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Whether your passion is Historic Preservation or supporting the Arts, the Peninsula Foundation appreciates your help.
The Peninsula Foundation is the loving caretaker for over twenty of Peninsula’s historically significant buildings.
We have a long history of historic preservation starting with the work of our founder, Robert Hunker. These historic treasures serve as the fabric for the charater of this Village.
Peninsula remains one of Ohio’s last canal-era Villages, not permanently altered by over-development. The Peninsula Foundation’s ownership and management of these historic structures ensures that the character of a small, rural community along the Cuyahoga River, remains intact. Some of our recent rehabilitation work include these historic structures in Peninsula:
- The Peninsula Coffee House- (through a partnership with the coffee house owners, Mark and Deb Anzlec)
- The Bronson Memorial Church Building
- Purple Brown Farm Store
- The G.A.R. Hall (our current campaign)
- The historic Ice House – currently an Airbnb where guest can stay in a piece of history.
- Our recent ADA addition to the G.A.R. Hall.
We need YOUR help to help us rehabilitate the Historic G.A.R. Hall
The Peninsula Foundation is dedicated to the restoration of this historical gem, to keep it a vital part of Peninsula and the region for years to come.
Education and supporting the arts are also key elements of our mission. The Peninsula Foundation strives to make quality educational and arts programming accessible to all economic levels. Concerts through the Voices in the Valley music program, music workshops, and Peninsula’s Music on the Porches festival, are just a few of the cultural events that the Foundation sponsors.
The Peninsula Foundation is actively fundraising to rehabilitate the historic G.A.R. Hall. The highlights of this project include:
- Restoration and replacement of the exterior siding.
- Adding much needed insulation.
- Restoration of the Civil War era medallions on the sides of the stage.
Please consider a gift to help us preserve this regional landmark.
The Historic G.A.R. Hall was built in 1851. It currently serves as a place for public, private and community events. Originally built as one of Peninsula’s schoolhouses, it was designated as a meeting place for Civil War Veterans in the 1880’s.
Purchased for back taxes in the early 1960’s by Robert Hunker, the Founder of the Peninsula Foundation. The G.A.R. Hall was scheduled to be destroyed as a test for the local fire department. Mr Hunker restored the building, bringing it back to life and a local historic landmark. It has served many purposes, most recently the home of the Voices in the Valley music program. International, National and regionally touring artists have made the G.A.R. Hall a regular stop for presenting Traditional Roots Music.
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- G.A.R. Stage
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- G.A.R. Cash Register
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Support Voices in the Valley
Showing your support for Peninsula and its history can also be super fun. Become a sponsor for a single event or for the whole season of shows. Your contribution will go towards continuing the amazing program at the G.A.R. Hall, but you’ll snag some reserved tickets, on-stage recognition, and generally be a super-VIP.
Sponsor Voices in the Valley at the G.A.R. Hall
Nightly Sponsor
Help us continue to present traditional roots music at the Historic G.A.R. Hall by becoming a Nightly sponsor. Treat your friends, family or business associates to a night of music at the G.A.R. Hall!
What is included:
Level one: $500.00
- Reserved seating
- Tickets for four (4)
- Recognition from the Stage for your support
Level two: $1000.00
- Reserved seating
- Tickets for eight (8)
- Recognition from the Stage for your support
Season Sponsor
The G.A.R. Hall presents on average, 2-3 music programs each week, 9 months a year! We have 2 seasons:
- September thru Mid – January
- Mid – January thru May
What is included:
- Reserved seating for four (4), for each concert presented in that season. That is 18 weeks of concerts with 2-3 concerts per week of great music in a truly unique setting.
- Recognition from our stage
- Recognition on outdoor signage.
- Your donation of $10,000 is tax – deductible.
- It is the perfect way to support the arts, share an evening with friends and family, or entertain work associates
Your donation is tax-deductible (excluding the cost of the tickets). It’s a perfect way to support and share the Arts!
“In an uncertain world…one thing is for certain.“certain. The G.A.R. Hall remains a regional treasure, where music and emotion always connect to audiences in deep and authentic ways. It’s a placeaudiences place where you are immersed in the experiencewhere experience completely and intimately. The G.A.R. Hall offers a taste of the pure drop!”
~ Alex Bevan ~