Become a donor!

The Galion History Center is a self-sustaining 501(c)(3) non-profit. You can help support our mission to preserve and promote Galion history by making a donation, bequest, or other planned gift. There are a variety of methods to give to the History Center that will assist us with our efforts and offer you, the donor, or your heirs, a tax benefit.

For 70 years, your support has directly impacted our ability to educate and inspire, enrich community life, and create memorable experiences through sharing Galion’s rich history. Together, we can ensure the stories of our past can continue to inspire generations to come!

Donate now via secure payment through Zeffy or mail a check or money order to the office at:

The Galion History Center
P.O. Box 125
Galion, Ohio 44833

2025 Donors

2025 Donors •

Promoter- $5 -$50

Lisa Covington, Nancy Reese, Joe & Betty Manley, Linda Keller, Chris Love, Bill Fisher, Kit Walter, Keith Moore, Anne DeNero, Kathy Bunn, Bob & Tracie Wittibslager, Laura Bloom, Vivian Shumaker, Samantha Baehr-Tanner, Christina Zeller, Ed Kline, Ed Haus, Rebecca Garverick, Sara Stoner, Stephen Keen, Lou & Vivian Schomburg, Tim & Jeanne Neff, Jane Graven, Jeff & Ruth Ann Campbell, Margie Sebrell, Ann Eagle, Gary & Brenda Neal, Jane Starling, H. Leo Burlingame, Susan Gresham-Smith, Phyllis Manley, Jeffrey Frazier, William & Donna Durtschi, Charlene Kreim…

We want to thank our many anonymous donors!

Preservationist - $51-100

Kaye Stowe, James Gallagher, William Ricker, Bruce Angell, Dan Ritchey, Randy Mann, American Legion Post 243 Auxiliary, Kathy & David Halsey, Shari Roelle, Foxy’s Tire Center, Jenny Geyer, Jena Gardner, Sandy Kline, Bill & Sherrie Bowin, Ken & Nancy Green, Galion Building & Loan Bank, Ty and Carol Huggins, Diane Bell…

Educator - $101-150

Steve & Vikki Arlen, Carol Rhodebeck, Suzanne Daniel, Tim & Amber Wertman, Scott & Chris Carpenter, Mike & Nancy Hocker, Schneider-Gompf Funeral Home, Kathy & David Halsey, American Legion Auxiliary Post 243, Mike & Nancy Hocker…

Archivist - $151 – 200

John & Noel Lizotte, Irrigation Solutions, Ann Monnett…

Historian $200 +

Donation in memory of Nancy Hall, Thomas & Rebecca Kriegel, Matt Smith, American Legion Post 243…

Visionary $500 +

Steve McDonald, Amvets Post 1979…

 Life Time Supporters (Honorary) -

Sarah Rhodebeck-Hayslip, Carol Rhodebeck, Mike and Nancy Hocker, Boyd & Anne Epperson, Anne Mansfield, James Smith, Rich & Anita Henry, and Linda Hoover.

Kroger Community Rewards:

If you shop at Kroger you can automatically donate to the Galion History Center with your everyday purchases through their Community Rewards Program! Follow the link below to enroll in this program to support the Galion History Center and local history!

https://www.kroger.com/o/store-services/community-rewards

Legacy Giving:

If you are interested in learning more about legacy giving through estate planning please reach out to us!