The Aitken Farmhouse Foundation is a nonprofit organization established to preserve, restore, and share one of Genesee County's oldest historic homes while creating educational opportunities for the community.
You are ensuring that future generations can walk through history instead of simply reading about it.
Our mission reaches far beyond restoring an old farmhouse.
We believe historic places tell the story of who we are. They preserve the craftsmanship, traditions, and everyday lives of those who came before us—lessons that deserve to be experienced, not forgotten. Through thoughtful restoration, educational programming, and community partnerships, we are ensuring that The Aitken Estate remains a place where history continues to inspire future generations.
Every donation directly supports our mission to:
Preserve and restore the historic Aitken Estate.
Protect the architectural integrity of this nearly 200-year-old landmark.
Develop educational exhibits and hands-on learning experiences.
Offer workshops focused on history, agriculture, homesteading, and traditional skills.
Expand community programming for children, families, schools, and visitors.
Preserve local history through research, storytelling, and historic interpretation.
Build a welcoming gathering place where our community can connect with its past while investing in its future.
As restoration progresses, the Foundation will continue growing into a resource for Genesee County—offering educational tours, seasonal events, volunteer opportunities, historical demonstrations, youth programming, and partnerships with local schools, nonprofits, and community organizations.
Every board, brick, window, and artifact we preserve represents another chapter of our shared history that will not be lost.
When you support the Aitken Farmhouse Foundation, you are doing more than restoring a historic home.
You are preserving a legacy.
You are investing in education.
You are strengthening your community.
You are ensuring that future generations can walk through history instead of simply reading about it.
Preserving History.
Enriching Community.
Inspiring Future Generations.
The Aitken Farmhouse Foundation
Our mission
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“Preservation is the key to economic development, cultural heritage, and environmental sustainability. It creates vibrant communities that honor the past while embracing the future.”
Our mission
A Historic investment
- National Trust for Historic Preservation
Where your donation goes
Every contribution—no matter the amount—helps preserve one of Genesee County's oldest historic homes while expanding educational opportunities for our community.
Your generosity may help fund:
Restoring original windows, woodwork, flooring, fireplaces, and architectural details.
Structural stabilization and preservation of the historic farmhouse.
Historically appropriate materials and craftsmanship.
Museum exhibits and interpretive displays.
School field trips and educational tours.
Hands-on workshops featuring traditional trades, homesteading, agriculture, and Victorian-era skills.
Community lectures and local history presentations.
Conservation of historic artifacts and documents.
Archival research and interpretation.
Landscape restoration and preservation of the property's historic character.
Family-friendly events and seasonal programming.
Volunteer opportunities.
Partnerships with local schools, historical organizations, nonprofits, and community groups.
Preservation planning.
Safety improvements for visitors.
Utilities and maintenance that help keep the historic property accessible to the public.
Tools, equipment, and supplies necessary for ongoing restoration.