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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.

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:
-the 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.

We need YOUR help to help us rehabilitate the Historic G.A.R. Hall

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.