Wisconsin’s Archaeological Treasure
The Friends of Aztalan State Park are an active group dedicated to the promotion, upkeep, and enhancement of a unique ancient Native American ceremonial and residential Native American town established in 1050 A.D.
We are almost at our Visitor Center Building Fund goal!
Dear Friend of Aztalan State Park
Several years ago, the Friends of Aztalan State Park envisioned a comprehensive visitor center encompassing exhibit space, a classroom, essential park offices, bathrooms, and a gift shop, with an estimated cost of $800,000. Regrettably, unforeseen surges in construction costs have rendered this vision temporarily unattainable. Undeterred, we have adapted our strategy to construct the visitor center in phased stages, commencing with a smaller building that includes exhibit space and modern park bathrooms at a revised cost of $440,000.
The good news is that we have successfully secured the majority of the funds required to kickstart the construction of this scaled-down visitor center. However, to bridge the remaining financial gap and make this dream a reality, we need your support in raising an additional $150,000 that would also include $50,000 to help cover the costs of maintenance.
To help with this crucial fundraising effort, our Executive Director, Bob Birmingham, has generously pledged a matching donation during a special campaign during Archaeology Month, between May 1 and May 31. This means that for every dollar you contribute during this period, Bob will match it, dollar for dollar, up to a total of $50,000. Your support during this campaign will have a dual impact – not only will your donation directly contribute to the construction of the visitor center, but it will also be effectively doubled by Bob's matching pledge.
We encourage you to seize this opportunity to make a lasting impact on Aztalan State Park. Your contribution, large or small, will play a pivotal role in bringing us closer to our fundraising goal and ensuring the realization of this much-needed project. Together, we can create a lasting legacy for future generations to cherish and enjoy.
To make your donation and have it matched dollar for dollar, please use our GoFundMe campaign or our secure website for cards (PayPal or credit/debit card) at www.aztalanfriends.org/donate or send a check to Friends of Aztalan State Park. PO Box 855 Lake Mills WI 53551 Your continued support for Aztalan is greatly appreciated.
Your Friends of Aztalan State Park Board of Directors
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Aztalan State Park is the site of a ceremonial and residential Native American town established around 1100 AD. The park, founded in 1922, is Wisconsin's premier archaeological site and a National Historic Landmark.
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Aztalan State Park is the site of a ceremonial and residential Native American town established around 1100 AD. The park, founded in 1922, is Wisconsin's premier archaeological site and a National Historic Landmark.