The Amherstburg Belle Vue House National Historic Site received a major boost towards restoration efforts.
The Gatfield Family Foundation is giving Belle Vue a $100,000 donation.
“We are absolutely thrilled to have The Gatfield Family Foundation partner with us ,”said Michael Prue, treasurer of the Belle Vue Conservancy. “It is hoped that this major contribution will persuade others to support our efforts and those of the Town of Amherstburg in opening the doors of Belle Vue.”
Belle Vue was recently listed as one of the top 10 endangered properties in Canada by Heritage Canada National Trust.
The Gatfield Family Foundation will be presented with the naming rights to the main floor “dining room” in recognition of their donation.
The dining room is one of five major rooms on the main floor to be named as part of the $1 million Phase 1 fundraising goal for the Town of Amherstburg and the Amherstburg Belle Vue Conservancy, a not for profit, volunteer committee.
“The Gatfield Family Foundation is pleased to support such an important Amherstburg heritage project such as the Belle Vue NHS restoration,” said John Gatfield a trustee of The Gatfield Family Foundation.
The cheque presentation will be on Friday, July 14 at 11 a.m.
