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In 32 years, Midway Village Museum has grown from 7 acres of land, donated by the Severin Family, to 137 acres, 26 historical buildings, and a 55,000 square foot museum center. Throughout that growth, the Museum has had the wonderful support of the Community. As a not-for-profit organization, the Museum continues to depend on the generosity of others.
The Museum's current Wish List includes:
If you have questions about programs or items listed, or you would like more information about making a donation to Midway Village Museum, contact Deb at 815-397-9112, ext. 109, or e-mail deb.nau @midwayvillage.com
- Light bulbs - $2 each (200 needed for the year)
- Artifact storage boxes - $12 each (500 needed)
- Acid-free file folders to protect archival documents - $35 a box
- Transfer of historically significant reel to reel films - $50 per film (20 films need to be transferred)
- Historic Costumes for Living History Program - $75 each (need 50 - $3,750)
- Camp Scholarships - $100 each
- Small chest freezer to be used as part of the restoration/preservation process - $175
- Midway Marauder Vintage Base Ball Uniforms - $175 (need nine - $1,575)
- Shelving for Collections storage - $200 each - (20 needed)
- Garden Benches for the Village - $300 each (need ten - $3,000)
- Vinyl letter cutting printer - $500
- Flat files storage for oversized documents - $650 each (4 needed - $2,600 total)
- Laptop Computer (Pentium 2 or higher- Approx. $1,000) - To run Collections storage catalogue
- Victorian Garden Ornaments - $1,000
- Wrap-around tree bench - $1,000
- Musical performances for one weekend of Living History - $1,000
- Sponsor for National Traveling Exhibit for 1 week - $1,875
- Small Seasonal Greenhouse - $2,000
- Living History Program for one weekend - $2,000
- Irrigation System for the Village - $2,000
- Period Canvas Tent - $3,000 (for historical education programs
- Picket Fence for the Marsh House in the Village - $4,000
- Garden Faucets for the Village - $4,000
- Exhibit display of women’s period textiles and accessories to augment The Purse and The Person traveling exhibit - $5,000 (Midway Village & Museum Center has the largest and most comprehensive textile collection in the region)
- Cedar shake roof for Blacksmith Shop - $7,850
- Programming and support for new gallery exhibits education programs - $10,000
- Sound system for the Village - $10,000
- Washing Machine and Dryer
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