Help make a difference!

Every contribution to the Van Buren County Historical & Heritage Museum helps preserve the unique stories of our community. Together, we can honor the past, enrich the present, and inspire future generations.

Why give?

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    The VBC H&H Museum has just reopened after years of being closed due to severe flood damage. Your support helps us restore and maintain our beloved museum, bringing our county’s history back to life for everyone to experience.

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    We’re on the brink of expanding our collection with historic memorabilia from Burritt College. With your help, we can properly house and display these invaluable artifacts, ensuring they’re preserved and appreciated by future generations.

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    Unlike many organizations, our museum doesn’t receive financial support from the county beyond paying the electric bill. Every dollar you give goes directly toward essential upkeep and improvements that keep our doors open.

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    The museum once thrived with community support, but the flood forced us to start over. Your donation helps us rebuild that momentum, creating a vibrant space where our community’s stories can be shared once more.

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    Our historic building needs critical updates, from better lighting to roof repairs and improved displays. By contributing, you help us make these necessary upgrades, transforming the museum into a welcoming and engaging space.

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    With your support, we can create high-quality, cost-effective canvas prints for our exhibits. These prints will elevate our displays and bring our history to life, all at a fraction of the cost it would otherwise require.

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 FAQs

  • Your donation directly supports the preservation of historical artifacts, the development of new and engaging exhibits, and the overall maintenance of our beloved museum.

  • Yes, absolutely! You can choose to make your donation recurring and become a sustaining supporter of our ongoing efforts to preserve and share our local heritage

  • Yes, donations to the Van Buren County Historical & Heritage Museum are generally tax-deductible. We recommend consulting with your tax advisor to confirm your eligibility.

  • Yes! We also welcome both permanent and temporary loans of historic artifacts. If you have family heirlooms or cherished items that you’d like to share with the community but aren’t ready to part with permanently, you can loan them to the museum. We’ll take great care of your items, and you’re free to retrieve them whenever you wish. Additionally, you can support us by volunteering, attending our events, or spreading the word about our mission.