FRIENDS OF THE CASTLE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Friends of the Castle are currently conducting their Annual Membership Drive, according to Membership Chair, Ron Larner.  He says: "The membership investments by individuals, families, businesses and other organizations each year are vital to supporting the operations of the Villa Kathrine.  They help us maintain the Villa as a unique community asset."  

Membership benefits include a free tour of the Villa as well as a 10% discount on gift items.  Memberships start at $20.

In addition two years ago, Friends of the Castle established an endowment fund with the Community Foundation of the Quincy Area to ensure the future of the Villa Kathrine.  This endowment will contribute to the maintenance costs of keeping up the Villa Kathrine so future generations can enjoy her splendor.  You may contact Friends of the Castle or the Community Foundation of the Quincy Area for ways to contribute.

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Friends of the Castle is the the not-for-profit organization that restored, maintains and operates the Villa Kathrine, 532 Gardner Expressway, Quincy.  It is a 501(c) (3) organization, and a member of the Quincy Society of Fine Arts, Quincy Preserves, Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce and Illinois Association of Museums.  It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Illinois Register of Historic Places and is deemed a Quincy Landmark.

The Villa serves as Quincy's Official Tourist Information Center, Great River Road Interpretive Center and home of the Quincy Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.  It is also available for tours, and the building and grounds are available to rent for special activities and events.

For more information, or to get a membership form, please call 217-617-5460 or e-mail us at: villakathrine@hotmail.com.  Membership or endowment contributions can be mailed to: Friends of the Castle, PO Box 732, Quincy, IL 62306.