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.

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

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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Crystal Lake cancels 2020 Lakeside Festival

Dole Mansion still needs to raise $500,000 to maintain the building, pay the mortgage By CASSIE BUCHMAN Crystal Lake’s 2020 Lakeside Festival, which initially was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic,…Read More >

4th Fridays event grows into an ‘art experience’ in Crystal Lake

By Jami Kunzer   A new addition to The Dole Mansion last year, the 4th Fridays Art Event, hasn’t stopped evolving. Having built up a following—drawing about 1,000 art enthusiasts a…Read More >