We have only begun to find, exhibit, and preserve the artifacts and documents pertinent to Arcadia area history. Things gathered and exhibited thus far in our museum have created great interest, but, as with all museums, to maintain interest and simply do our job, we must strive to increase and vary our exhibit holdings.
Arcadia Area Museum Fund
With security and professional management utmost in mind, the Commission has contracted with the Manistee County Community Foundation to create an on-going endowment fund called the "Arcadia Area Historical Museum Fund." The purpose of this fund is "...to foster and promote historical preservation within the Township, to formulate and implement plans for historical preservation, and to acquire, operate, and maintain suitable facilities for the maintenance and preservation of historical artifacts.
Please make your check to "MCCF Arcadia Area Historical Museum Fund," or donate online. Gifts to this fund should qualify for maximum deductions for charitable contributions as well as a State of Michigan Income Tax Credit. Certain planned gifts can achieve even greater tax benefits by reducing capital gains or estate taxes.
Arcadia Area Historical Museum
Carriage House Fund
Since opening the museum in July of 2000, we've experienced a growing need for space to house and display our collections. In 2004 a carriage house was constructed to the rear of the museum so that items not needing climate control could be transferred from the Museum thereby alleviating the immediate space problem. Climate control and other conditions for making the building suitable for all artifacts can be added as needed.
A fund raising campaign is currently underway to complete the interior of the carriage house. Our goal is to raise $30,000 for this task. Please make your check to "Arcadia Township" and include "Carriage House" in the memo line of your check. Send the donation to the following address:
Arcadia Township Treasurer
PO Box 151
Arcadia, MI 49613
Gifts will qualify as charitable contributions, but not for the State of Michigan Income Tax Credit.
If You Need Help...
For assistance with the museum fund, check with your tax advisor or contact our MCC Foundation representative:
Karen Bruchan, Executive Director
Manistee County Community Foundation,
77 Spruce St.
Manistee, MI 49660
Phone: 231-723-7269.
Web Page:
www.manisteefoundation.org
The Manistee County Community Foundation meets the standards established by the Council of Michigan Foundations, which included an annual audit. Our museum meets the first of the MCCF basic goals: "The establishment of endowed funds that can be used for the betterment of the community."
For more information regarding the Carriage House construction project, contact:
June Jass
PO Box 25
Arcadia, MI 49613
Phone: 231 889-6124
Email: tjjass@charter.net
