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.

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

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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Music Under the Trees

By The Dole | Northwest Herald Sponsored Content Do you love live music? Come and enjoy the beauty of fall at Oktoberfest on September 22nd, the final concert of this…Read More >

Huge, centuries-old bur oak tree in front of Dole Mansion in Crystal Lake cut down

Stump could become work of art as neighbors refer to massive tree as a landmark By Sam Lounsberry June 21, 2021 at 4:43 pm CDT   A large bur oak tree…Read More >