CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

Since opening in 2022, the Mason County Research Center — Home of the Rose Hawley Archives has welcomed thousands of visitors, including local school students, professional historians, and genealogy enthusiasts. This state-of-the-art facility provides unprecedented access to historical documents, photographs, and artifacts — making our extensive archives available to researchers and the general public for the first time.

The facility’s total renovation represents a $1.7 million commitment to Mason County’s future. Thanks to generous donors and grants, the project is well underway — but $xxx,xxx remains to be raised. Every gift at any level brings us closer to fully realizing the potential of this extraordinary resource.

• Behind-the-Scenes Tours — Access to the archives and collections not available elsewhere
• Genealogical Research — Mason County family and property records dating back to the 19th century
• Historical Programs — Lectures, workshops, and community events at the Research Center
• Museum Ticket Sales — Central hub for MCHS ticketing and visitor services
• Document & Photo Archives — Thousands of historical photographs, newspapers, and documents
• Artifact Collections — Physical artifacts from Mason County’s history, properly stored and cataloged

We gladly accept one-time gifts and offer pledge options for larger donations. A pledge allows you to commit to a larger amount paid over multiple years — making a significant gift more manageable while giving us the confidence to move forward with renovation milestones.

We gladly accept one-time gifts and offer pledge options for larger donations. A pledge allows you to commit to a larger amount paid over multiple years — making a significant gift more manageable while giving us the confidence to move forward with renovation milestones.