Support

Through the generous contributions of the community and the City of Alton, we were able to raise over $50,000.00 to make much needed repairs to the playhouse during 2014-15, including stripping paint, painting the playhouse, performing extensive repairs to the exterior of the building and installing a security system. In 2017, the Playhouse Association, the City of Alton and a grant from the Madison County Parks Enhancement Program (PEP), provided the funds to replace the slate roof, the copper sheathing and gutters and repair the iron cresting on the top of the roof.

This page contains some of the before and after photos showing the beautiful results of those efforts. Efforts that couldn’t have been accomplished without the generous contributions of the community. Even though much has been done, there are always expenses in maintaining a building that is over 130 years old. There are annual expenses for security, lighting and landscaping. In addition, the interior was last painted nearly thirty years ago and is showing the need to be repainted.

LEND YOUR SUPPORT

If you would like to contribute to the ongoing maintenance or future renovations of the playhouse, you can donate right here on our website which is linked to a PayPal account with the City of Alton. All donations are tax deductible.

If you would prefer to donate by check, make it payable to Lucy Haskell Playhouse Fund and mail to:

Alton City Treasurer
101 E. 3rd Street
Rm. 102
Alton, Illinois 62002

LEARN ABOUT BECOMING A PLAYHOUSE PATRON

WHAT IS A PLAYHOUSE PATRON?

An individual, family, business or organization that supports the playhouse with a $25.00 annual membership.

• Membership year runs from July 1 –June 30
• All donations are tax deductible
• Members will receive a copy of the annual Lucy Haskell Playhouse Newsletter. New members will receive a hand held fan and a water color print by local artist, Ann Canaday

WHY SHOULD I BE A PATRON?

To assist in the ongoing restoration and maintenance of this historic 1885 playhouse and insure its integrity for the enjoyment of future generations

HOW WILL THE FUNDS BE USED?

For ongoing expenses i.e. monitoring of the security system, yearly landscaping expenses, annual repairs and maintenance and to complete some of our “wish list” projects.

If you would prefer to donate via check, make it payable to Lucy Haskell Playhouse Fund and mail to:

Alton City Treasurer
101 E Third Street, Room 102, Alton, IL 62002

WHERE THE FUNDS HAVE BEEN SPENT:

We are so grateful for all the support we received during our 2014 fundraising campaign. The following is a list of what was accomplished because of your generosity.

• Tuck pointing of the foundation and chimney
• Removal of the exterior lead paint
• Major carpentry restoration and repair of the clapboard siding and fish scale
• Caulking, priming and painting of the exterior
• Repair of the ornamental cresting along the roof line
• New cellar door
• Installation of a security system
• New slate roof and copper work (with cooperation of the City of Alton and Madison County PEP grant)
• Purchase of a dehumidifier for the cellar
• Insulation of the cellar

WHEN WE ARE OPEN/RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES:

Many opportunities are available for the public to visit the playhouse.

• Open on the second Saturday, April through September from 10am until noon
• The annual Lucy Haskell Birthday Party on July 29th
• Yearly visit by Santa on the first Saturday of December from noon-2pm
• By appointment for school field trips, tours or interested individuals by calling 618-604-3438
• Rentals
  • Children’s parties
  • Weddings / Baby Showers
  • Luncheons
  • Meetings
  • Card Parties

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