Did you know that not only does Trout Valley have an Association and a Village but we also have a 501(c)3 charitable organization called the Friends of Trout Valley Historical Foundation? The Friends of Trout Valley has big plans for the future of Trout Valley and it's historical landmarks.
Purpose
The purpose of the Friends of Trout Valley Historical Foundation is:
1. To promote and encourage the preservation and restoration of the structures, grounds, and amenities of the former Hertz and Curtiss estates which compose the Village of Trout Valley and the area around the Village, through education, advocacy, and public awareness; to compile, record and publish the colorful history surrounding this area, its development, and its impact upon the local economy; to foster appreciation and respect for the historic Trout Valley region among residents and the greater community; to ensure enjoyment of the physical and natural resources of Trout Valley for future generations.
2. To organize and serve individuals and organizations interested in the local history of Trout Valley and the former Hertz and Curtiss estates.
3. To compile, record and publish the colorful history surrounding this area, its development, and its impact upon the local economy.
4. To be an advocate for the history, design, preservation and restoration of the former Hertz and Curtiss estates.
5. To bring about greater recognition of the historical significance of Trout Valley and the former Hertz and Curtiss estates.
6. To foster appreciation and respect for the historic Trout Valley region among residents and the greater community.
7. To ensure enjoyment of the physical and natural resources of Trout Valley for future generations.
8. To disseminate information relative to the interests of the Foundation; and,
9. To encourage the interaction of experienced and capable volunteers to assist with the common problems of preservation, maintenance, upkeep and restoration.
1. To promote and encourage the preservation and restoration of the structures, grounds, and amenities of the former Hertz and Curtiss estates which compose the Village of Trout Valley and the area around the Village, through education, advocacy, and public awareness; to compile, record and publish the colorful history surrounding this area, its development, and its impact upon the local economy; to foster appreciation and respect for the historic Trout Valley region among residents and the greater community; to ensure enjoyment of the physical and natural resources of Trout Valley for future generations.
2. To organize and serve individuals and organizations interested in the local history of Trout Valley and the former Hertz and Curtiss estates.
3. To compile, record and publish the colorful history surrounding this area, its development, and its impact upon the local economy.
4. To be an advocate for the history, design, preservation and restoration of the former Hertz and Curtiss estates.
5. To bring about greater recognition of the historical significance of Trout Valley and the former Hertz and Curtiss estates.
6. To foster appreciation and respect for the historic Trout Valley region among residents and the greater community.
7. To ensure enjoyment of the physical and natural resources of Trout Valley for future generations.
8. To disseminate information relative to the interests of the Foundation; and,
9. To encourage the interaction of experienced and capable volunteers to assist with the common problems of preservation, maintenance, upkeep and restoration.
Board Members
Mike Murphy – President
Ed Kuhner – Treasurer
Bob Baker – Secretary
Bill Tranchita - Vice President
Rick Haning
Ed Kuhner – Treasurer
Bob Baker – Secretary
Bill Tranchita - Vice President
Rick Haning
History
The Friends of Trout Valley Historical Foundation was established as an Illinois Not for Profit Corporation in 2023 and was granted tax exempt status by the IRS on May 18, 2023.
The Foundation was formed to promote and encourage the preservation and restoration of the structures, grounds and amenities of the former Hertz and Curtiss estates through education, advocacy and public awareness; to compile, record and publish the colorful history surrounding this area, its development and its impact upon the local economy; to foster appreciation and respect for the historic Trout Valley region among residents and the greater community; to ensure enjoyment of the physical and natural resources of Trout Valley for future generations.
The Foundation was formed to promote and encourage the preservation and restoration of the structures, grounds and amenities of the former Hertz and Curtiss estates through education, advocacy and public awareness; to compile, record and publish the colorful history surrounding this area, its development and its impact upon the local economy; to foster appreciation and respect for the historic Trout Valley region among residents and the greater community; to ensure enjoyment of the physical and natural resources of Trout Valley for future generations.