About Us

THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THIS CORPORATION IS FORMED ARE:

A. To preserve the historic architecture and character of Peninsula, Ohio and the surrounding area both within and proximate to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

B. To educate the public about the history of Peninsula, Ohio and the Cuyahoga Valley with emphasis on economic and social development, architectural design and construction, decorative arts and crafts, landscape, gardens, and overall built environment.

C. To engage in any lawful act, activity or business not contrary to and for which a nonprofit corporation may be formed under the laws of the State of Ohio, and to have and exercise all powers conferred by the laws of the State of Ohio on nonprofit corporations.

D. The above enumerated purposes shall be interpreted in connection with the limitation that the Corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code").

Mission

To preserve the heritage, maintain the character and promote the vitality of Peninsula, Ohio and the Cuyahoga Valley by engaging the community through educational programs, historic preservation and volunteerism.

Vision

Peninsula Valley Historic & Education Foundation will honor the heritage of Peninsula, Ohio and the Cuyahoga Valley through stewardship, preservation and maintenance of irreplaceable hirtoric properties.

We will provide exceptional educational opportunities through multiple museums that will house libraries, historic archives and exhibitions related to the region.

We will be a leader in, partner of and resource to the community promoting its unique character for future generations.