Our Mission

Our mission is to preserve & protect the Dole Mansion and Lakeside Arts Park property for community use in a natural & historic setting.

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Honoring the Legacy

Thank you for helping to build a firm foundation for the arts.
In 2020 there will be an art installation piece in the Hallway of History off the Sage Gallery for the Friends of the Dole.

B. Blazier Famiy
St. Mary's Minor Seminary In Memory of the Class of 1968 - Pax et Bonum
KING'S FLOORING - The King Family
McHenry Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
The Wedgewood Garden Club Dedicated to beautifying our surroundings
Builders Insulation
Mingus Family
Sarah, Gene & Alex Schrempf
Chuck & Eileen Stevens
The Beu Family
The Neighborhood Kids
Bill & Pat Moll and Samantha Septr
Roger Adler May his memory be eternal
The Rosulek Family
The Fergus'
The Roberts Family - Ted, Debra, Lucie & Nate
Mike Chakoian
Alexeandra Saldan
Morgan, Elle, Annie, Maddie Fox
Stephen Barnett
Randy, Karin & Chelsea Moan
In Memory of Frank & Helen Turek
Paul D. Keller - Windham NH
Neal F. Noga
Gullick Studio - Johanna Yoder
Gerry & Joyce Jablonski
The Keller's
The Leahy Family
The Callahan Family - Max, Beth, Avery, Abby
Crystal Lake Bank & Trust Co.
Polly Crandall - Questers
The Lenhards
Snelton Inc.
Dugar Family - Taxi Express
Bill & Joyce Dwyer
The Dooley Family
L&V Distributors, Inc.
Keenan, Corban & Cavanagh Murphy
Louis & Claudia Legare In Honored Memory
Murray Crabtree
The Friendship of Joe & Mr. Shrimp
The Fellers Family - Jim, Alice, and Henry
Ryan Family Ken, Mary, Nora & Teagan
Donated by Bill & Maxine Matthai - Friends of the Dole
Carpe Diem - The Little Family
Walkup Family
Dean and Lynda Mauro
Art & Bonnie Beck
Granny Fanny
The Ormsby Family
The Summers Academy of Dance
Gerry Grennan
Viniie and Anthony Foglia
Embrace Your Art
Horizon Landscaping Supplies - Steve O'Neil, Yard Manager
Bob and Jeri Fleck
Greg Kowalczyk
Stewart & Barbara Laphan
The Layer Family
Brett & Cristy
The Patterson Family
Phil & Marion Weyna
Federal Credit Union
Friend-Jones Family
The Rand Family - Craig, Georgi Rachel & Austin
Vanessa & Toby Lydic
Betty and Bernie Boyle
Dennis and Catherine Breitholtz
Honoring U.S. Service Members
David & Donna Matthiesen and Family
Zegarski Family
Michael Susan
Zoe Affinito
Kay Johnston
MJ Towne & Family
Lori Kiergaard
Langefeld Family
Vernon Hills, IL. McHenry County
Bob & Candy Reedy
In memory of William Groden
Vanessa, Toby & Zeus 2005
Kristin Miller
Alexian Brothers - Hospital Network
The Stray Family
Dane & Katie burau - October 7, 2017
Nelson Family Ringling Road
Jimmy'z Masonry Corporation
Ann Bentz
Tess, Hannah & Nellie Tyrrell Children of John & Connie Tyrrell
Home State Bank
THE WAGGONER LAW FIRM, P.C.
Vera Lewis
Universal Contractor's Group
Nicholas Family
Kay Wirth Realtor
Johnny loves Connie
Endless Dreams
Chip & Karen - Whitman Family
The Liberati Family
Chris, Sarah, Mike & Matt
John & Connie Tyrrell Family
The Nakamuras
Frank J. & Kathy Powell
Gary & Lynn Overbay
DuWayne Sheldon Family
In Loving Memory F. Benson Deardoff M.D.
Mary Sherman for Roger, Jeff, and Tammy
Fred & Leona Conforti - In Memory of Ronald Zegarski
The Surhoff Family
Biris Ltd - Dino & Dorothy Biris
Shari Chakoian
The Benoy Family - Oxgord Lane
Spirit Freed, February 2000
Aaron, Regan, Madison and Chase Shepley
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Gould & Family
The Barton Family - Bob, Deb, Robby, and Joey
In Honor of Joe & Donna, Joe, Angie & Alyssa Vestal
Crystal Lake Rowing Club
Alexandria Saldan
Sadie Gavle
Kyle Phillips - Freak'n Rocks
My Three Sons - Ryan, Adam & Kyle
The Augustine Family
Alic Barnett
In Memory of Bruce G. Colthurst, DDS
Centegra Health System
Zanck, Coen & Wright Attorney's At Law
Accumation, Inc.
APTARGROUP
Joan & Jerry Fielding In honor of their grandchildren
Chipping Away The Stone - Gratefully KAR
Rosulek Family
The Rinn Family
The Veugelers - Kyle, Matt & Zach
Brinckmann Family Foundation
The Bruksch Family
Robert Kay & Sarah Wirth
Thank You! Mr. Rainmaker and Mrs. Director of Design
Laura J. Smith 8/1950 - 10/2017 Love & Laughter
The King Family
Robert Gray - Paula Dorian-Gray
Chuck & Mary Ougheltree
Jon & Merrily Stout
The LeCoque Family
Tom & Lyn Cablk
Len & Carol Larsen
The Daniel Arndt Family
Dave Dawn Courtney & Curt Kiolbassa
The Kryc Family
Alison Jakob Howey
Jon Russell
The Balasi Family
The McNallys
The Legare Family - Tom, Terry, Justin & Kevin
Joan & Wayne Macklin
Bob & Terry Davis
Kym Affinito
Aaron Shepley - Mayor of Crystal Lake, IL
Jeff Fox Family
In Memory of Frank Mariani
District 32 State Senator Pamela Althoff
Elizabeth Ritt
Friendship House
Marion & Paul Neiswander
In Honor of Raymond Suchy
Craig & Georgi Rand
Brandes Family
Bob & Liz, Torrie, Tom, Bri, Behrens
The Chain Family - Scott, Tracey & Bob
Mayor & Mrs. Roger Byrne
With Love For Alison Anne
John & Carrie Murphy Family
Michael and Julia Herman
Tweeten Bros.
Bernard & Sofia Mansolf Family
Georgia Hayden
Jeff and Susie Fox
Elyse Roberts
Classic Events
Dr. Jill howe - Dynamic health
Katie, Jenny and Ashleigh Mauro
The Jenkins Family
In Memory of Nancy Ashcraft
In Memory of Selma & Oscar Bergland by Carol & Geroge Stupar & Family
In Memory of Lenora Stuck
The Cannizzo Family
Lee Mingus
Susan Hooker
Ron & Nancy Russell
Dan & Jillian Laumbacher
The Kruse Family
Bill & Bev Limbach
Linda Corteen and Family
In Memory of John Costello
Bruce Woolley
The Heislers - Jim & Rebecca
The Reupert Family - Roger, Olga, Aleks & Luke
In Memory of Donald M. Schleifer, M.D.
In Memory of Douglas McCall From Your Loving Family
The Cullian Family
Bruksch Family
In Memory of Carl Wehde
Debra & Daniel Rubinger
The Mula Family
Kathleen Etten
SZCZESNY BUILDERS
James Hooker
The Wolskis - Rich, Frank, & Dave
J. Cowlin Family
Scott & Jill Munger
In Memory of Erica R. Schilling
With Love Edward & Helen Pozniak
Phil & Tony's Pizza - EST 1992 C.L.
Vixtoria Saldan
wed at the Dole Mansion - September 17th 2016
Josh & Ravelle - May 25, 2013
Frank & Karen Dombrowski
J.W. Concrete - Jeremy Worden
The Wheelers - John & Antoinette
Jim & Sandy Meyer
Jim & Katie Coughlin
Rick Thompson
In Memory of Vivian & George Stupar by Carol & Geroge Stupar & Family
Scott & Lauren - Martin Family
In Memory of Jim & Joy Myers
The Bird Family - David & Sally
Jon L. Cowlin Family
In Honor of Chuck Miller - Gratefully DKR
Brad & Sarah Heldt
Bill and gerry Cowlin
Jim & Joan hasselman
Zubrzycki's Warsaw Inn
Steven, Alex, Lizette - 6/6/2006
Bob and Connie Frerichs
John & Marilyn Gillespie
Ken & Ethel Pearson
The Dreimann Family
MasterCut - Dirk Bantin
Bill & Jane Franz
Dan Johnson
In Memory of Stan Jablonski
Maggie and Callie Nelson
In Memory of Nancy Hanrahan
Ed & Karen Beckstrom Family
Michael & Cheryl Sullivan
Adriana Saldan
Diane Ryan Pfeiffer
Greg & Lori Keller - Melissa, Caroline & Alison
The Riegler Family
Joe B. & Donna Vestal
Director of Parks & Recreation 1954-71 / 1976-85
Christa Moders
D. James Oerkfitz
Mchenry Heating & Air, Inc. - Rogulic Family
Connor James LeCoque
The Cottone Family

Become a Dole Volunteer Today!

The Dole volunteers are the heart and soul of what we do; they bring our mission and vision to life! There are plenty of volunteer opportunities, from events help, handyman, historical tour guide, and fundraising.

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The Dole Needs YOU!

Without the generosity of our community, all we do at Lakeside Legacy Foundation would not be possible. We need your financial support to help maintain the mansion’s rich history, safety, and historical significance within the community.

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Join Our Community at The Dole

Create your own special place in one of The Dole’s studios. Studios are available for rent to artists of different artistic mediums, as well as art educators.

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About: The Grand Old Oak Tree

The grand old oak tree on the property of The Dole has grown for at least 400 years. It was a large tree when Charles Dole bought the property in…Read More >

Dole Mansion continues renovations to return annex to 1920s era

Donation specifically earmarked for building improvements will make window restoration possible for next year By Northwest Herald April 06, 2021 at 9:00 am CDT The Dole Mansion in Crystal Lake will…Read More >