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 >
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 >
Lakeside Legacy Foundation Announces Co-Executive Director Team
Crystal Lake, Illinois – July 19, – The Board of Directors of Lakeside Legacy Foundation are pleased to announce that the Executive Director search is over. After an extensive search, the…Read More >