Give DeKalb County is a philanthropic event featuring multiple ways for donors to support nonprofit organizations located in or serving DeKalb County, Illinois. Donors can give by check or can donate online during the 24-hour giving day at GiveDeKalbCounty.org. Learn more about Ways to Give.
Why give to the Ellwood House Museum?
The Ellwood House Museum is a historic house museum located in DeKalb, Illinois. Donations made during Give DeKalb County help to support building preservation efforts, collection care and help to support free and low cost programming for all ages throughout the community. Some of this programming includes:
Free access to our Visitor Center (Open Wednesday-Sunday, 12:30-4:30)
Free field trips for 2nd graders twice a year
Free adult lunchtime lectures once per month
Free children’s programming once per month in the summer
Opportunities for students to participate in paid career-building internships
Low cost tours and events