Light up The Museum
During the pandemic, when the museums were ordered to close and holiday cheer was more important than ever, the Beachville District Historical Society hosted its first outdoor, holiday event.
We began by installing light displays across our front lawn and invited guests to join us around a campfire and sip hot beverages while listening to carols and waiting for the lights to flicker on for the season. Three years later, we plan to make the displays even more impressive… with your help!
About the Society
Founded in 1974, the Society is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mission is to ensure Beachville, South- west Oxford and Zorra Townships' histories are housed, collected, preserved and promoted through various community events and programs to be understood by and for the enjoyment of ours and future generations.
The Impact of Donations
Every year, the Society spearheads fundraising initiatives that allow it to function as a steward of local-history artifacts, a reliable program provider and a partner in the preservation of the Beachville District Museum's building and grounds. Through recent fundraisers like our 2022 summer BBQ, 50/50 draws, and a Summer Celebration raffle, the Beachville District Historical Society has helped with such projects as sidewalk upgrades, a school-bell restoration and the construction of accessible picnic tables for the grounds. The museum's porch was restored in 2021. The sidewalk upgrades completed in 2022, made the access routes to the museum safer and more accessible. The pathways were widened and a new ramp was formed at the front entrance.
Our partners at Carmeuse Beachville installed an historic kiln shell component from the old quarries to form an eye- catching entry point for the museum site. It is the Society's aim to see other components of the museum's facade improved. Not only does the historic structure that houses our museum benefit from regular maintenance and care, a fresh facade signals to potential visitors that the museum is a welcoming, lively and worthwhile place to explore. The proceeds from Light up the Museum sponsorships will be directed to special projects of this kind.
Thank you to our generous 2023 sponsors and donors:
All Celebrations
Beachville Legion Branch 495
The Canadian Tire Team of Ingersoll
Carmeuse Beachville Operation
Crybaby Tattoo Co.
Michael Peters - Portfolio Manager IA Private Wealth
The Reeves Family
Sponsorship Tiers
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$20+
A great way to participate as an individual family.
Includes a snowflake decoration, approximately 12 inches in diameter that will include your name and hang in the museum’s Program Room for the duration of the light display.
Includes a listing on the museum’s webpage.
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$175+
Ideal sponsorship opportunity for community groups or small workshops.
Includes a festive wreath, with a sponsor identifier, that will be hung on the museum’s grounds for the duration of the light display.
Includes a listing on the museum webpage.
Wreath sponsors also receive social media recognition.
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$250+
Tree sponsorships promote greater visibility for sponsoring organizations and businesses.
The museum staff will help the tree sponsors select their tree and colour scheme.
Tree set-up will be completed by Society volunteers.
Includes a sponsorship acknowledgment sign at the tree.
Includes a listing on the museum’s webpage and media recognition.
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$800+
Light displays are designed around holiday themes and are more customizable for businesses.
Museum staff will help display sponsors come up with a display design and will send the final designs for review.
The display set-up will be completed by Society members.
Includes sponsorship acknowledgment sign at the display, prime listing on the museum’s webpage, and media recognition.
Display sponsors receive 4 complimentary tickets to the museum’s annual summer BBQ.