Tribute & Memorial Donations
Honor someone special — or remember a loved one — with a gift made in their name to the Mason County Historical Society. A meaningful tribute that preserves our community’s history while celebrating a life well lived.
GIFTS THAT HONOR & REMEMBER
A Lasting Way to Celebrate Someone Special
Tribute and Memorial Donations are a heartfelt way to celebrate the life and legacy of someone who matters to you — whether in memory of a loved one who has passed, in honor of a special occasion, or to recognize someone’s contribution to our community and to Mason County history.
“Your generous contributions fund educational programs, maintain historical sites, and create exhibits that bring our history to life. Each tribute and memory donation ensures that our community’s stories and heritage are preserved for future generations.”
When you make a Tribute or Memorial donation, we will acknowledge the gift in writing to the honoree’s family or the person being celebrated — letting them know that someone cared enough to preserve Mason County’s history in their name.
When to Make a Tribute or Memorial Gift
- In Memory Of — A beloved family member, friend, neighbor, or community figure who has passed away
- In Honor Of — A birthday, anniversary, retirement, graduation, or other milestone
- In Celebration Of — A wedding, new baby, or other joyful occasion
- In Recognition Of — Someone’s service to the community, historical society, or Mason County heritage
- In Lieu of Flowers — A meaningful alternative to traditional sympathy gifts that creates lasting impact
How Your Gift is Used
Tribute and Memorial donations join the Annual Fund and support MCHS’s most pressing needs — from educational programs and exhibit development to facility maintenance and preservation projects. Every dollar stays in Mason County, supporting the three sites that serve thousands of visitors, students, and researchers each year.
Personal Acknowledgment
We notify the family or honoree of your tribute — a meaningful gesture at a meaningful moment
Recognition
Tribute gifts may be recognized in our annual newsletter at your request
Lasting Impact
Your gift funds real, lasting work — not a plaque that fades, but history that endures
Any Amount
ribute gifts are meaningful at any level — from $5 to $5,000
Donate online using the DonorPerfect form and include the name of the person being honored in the note field. Or mail a check with a note indicating the tribute name and the address where we should send the acknowledgment. You can also call Rebecca at (231) 843-4808 to arrange a tribute gift by phone.
Tribute & Memorial Donations
Note the honoree’s name in the donation form. We’ll send an acknowledgment to the family.
How to Give
Donate Online
Donate Online
Fast, secure, instant. Donate by credit card through DonorPerfect.
Mail a Check
Mail a Check
Make check payable to:
Mason County Historical Society
P.O. Box 569, Ludington, MI 49431
Contact Us
Contact Us
Executive Director Rebecca Berringer is happy to discuss your gift personally.
Their Name. History Preserved.
A tribute gift to Mason County’s history is a meaningful way to celebrate a life and leave a lasting mark on the community.