On Wednesday April 15, starting at noon through noon Thursday April 16 the Patterson Foundation will be matching your $25 to $100 donations dollar for dollar! This is an excellent opportunity to double your donation in support of the Venice Area Historical Society.
There are two ways to make your donation:
Visit our page on the Giving Challenge website by
CLICKING HERE
Please save this direct link and share with friends. Follow the prompts to make a safe and easy online donation
OR
Stop by our booth at Sharky's on April 15th from noon to 7:00 pm.
Win prizes from Venice Pier Group when you donate onsite at Sharky's.
A historical society is not preserving the past. It is protecting the soul, stability, and future value of the place you call home. Every beautiful historic street. Every preserved façade. Every story that gives a property meaning beyond square footage - exists because someone cared enough to protect it. Without preservation, history disappears quietly. Buildings are demolished. Stories are forgotten. Communities lose the character that made people want to live, invest, and build their lives there in the first place.
But preservation is not only about protecting structures. It is about educating and inspiring the people who will protect them next.
Through lectures, walking tours, school partnerships, and community programs, historical societies bring history to life. They help children understand the significance of the place they call home. They help residents see their community with pride. They turn passive observers into active stewards.
Thank you in advance for your support of the Venice Area Historical Society!
Sincerely,
Bill Haberthur
President
