CBHS Building Upgrade Fund

The Colonial Beach Historical Society was formed in 1998 to preserve and promote the town's rich history. To that end, a dedicated group of local residents reached out to the town government to lease the property at 128 Hawthorn Street, which had fallen into disrepair. The building, constructed in 1862, had housed a number of businesses over the years.. 

 

Considerable preservation and renovations were needed. That work was completed the following year, and the building was opened to the public in July of 1999. The Colonial Beach Historical Society and Museum is dedicated to the preservation of Colonial Beach history as well as local Potomac River history.

 

Now, in 2024, significant repairs are needed to ensure that the building will continue to be a secure place for the collections that are housed at the Museum.

 

Items that are needed:

 

The building foundation needs to be insulated and enclosed to protect the hvac ductwork which has been damaged by animal activity in the crawlspace. The attic space also needs insulating.The lack of insulation and damage to the hvac infrastructure leads to lack of sufficent heat and cooling that is critical to maintaining the exhibits and the building itself.

 

The Museum building has not been painted since 1999 and badly needs a fresh coat of paint on the exterior as well repair of woodwork.

 

The front porch on the building also needs to be adjusted for runoff of rain and snow that collects and causes damage to the wood in this area. Temporary fixes have been made, but a permanent solution is required.

 

Contributions to these immediate actions would be appreciated. The Colonial Beach Historical Society and Museum is registered as a 501©3 non-profit organization and your donations are tax deductible. 

 

Please join us by pledging today to maintain and protect this important piece of Colonial Beach history.

 

Many thanks for your support!