A Community-Led Effort to Safeguard Canal Winchester’s History

About the Campaign:
Small Give, Huge Legacy

Be part of preserving Canal Winchester’s story—one small gift at a time.

Whether you give $25 or $250+, you’re helping restore and care for our historic treasures: the Canal Winchester History Museum, Elevate 1828 at the OP Chaney Grain Elevator, the Prentiss Schoolhouse, and the Queen of the Line Train Depot.

Every gift includes a 1-year membership to the Canal Winchester Area Historical Society, with special perks at every level.

$25 — Supporter

• Newsletter subscription
• Free admission for 1 visit/year to the Museum
• Member-only updates

$50 — Preserver

• First-access entry for 2 to the public grand opening of CWAHS Museums (November 15th)
• Early access invites to Storybook Christmas & Ghost Tours
• Newsletter subscription
• Free admission for additional 1 visit/year to the Museum
• Member-only updates

$100 — Historian

• First-access entry for 2 to the public grand opening of CWAHS Museums (November 15th)
• First-access entry for 2 to the public grand opening of Elevate 1828
• Early access invites to Storybook Christmas & Ghost Tours
• Newsletter subscription
• Free admission for additional 1 visit/year to the Museum
• Member-only updates
• Recognition in our Annual Report

$250 — The Legacy Member

• Exclusive tickets for 2 to the private Night at the Museum (November 13th)
• Exclusive tickets for 2 to the private opening event of Elevate 1828
• First-access entry for 2 to the public grand opening of CWAHS Museums (November 15th)
• First-access entry for 2 to the public grand opening of Elevate 1828
• Early access invites to Storybook Christmas & Ghost Tours
• Newsletter subscription
• Free admission for additional 1 visit/year to the Museum
• Member-only updates
• Recognition in our Annual Report

Why Give Now

We’re inviting 2,500 neighbors to give $100—or any amount you choose—to help complete these restoration projects and keep our history alive for generations.

Special Perks for Early Donors:

• First 500 donors receive a limited-edition Dick Weiser print

How to Participate

• Joining the Small Give, Huge Legacy movement is simple—and every step you take helps preserve the heart of Canal Winchester. Choose your membership level, from $25 Supporter to $250+ Legacy Member, and enjoy a year of exclusive benefits while making a lasting impact. Your donation will directly support the restoration and care of the Canal Winchester History Museum, Elevate 1828, the Prentiss Schoolhouse, and the Queen of the Line Train Depot. Share the campaign with friends, family, and neighbors—because the more of us who give, the bigger the legacy we leave.

Spread the Word – Share the campaign with friends, family, and neighbors. Every person we reach brings us closer to completing the restoration of and continued maintenance of:

• The Canal Winchester History Museum
• Elevate 1828 at the OP Chaney Grain Elevator
• The Prentiss Schoolhouse
• The Queen of the Line Train Depot

It’s just $100 to leave a lasting mark on our town’s story—and together, we’ll make history.