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"Visitors' Days" 2012
The Viking Ship Exhibit will be open from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on these dates.
April 21, May 19, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20

and during a Special Event -details- in June

During two weeks in June, 2008, the Viking was secured and stabilized.
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Stabilization of Viking Ship receives prestigious Richard Driehaus award

Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley has received a Driehaus Award for Advocacy from Landmarks Illinois and the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation. Their efforts to stabilize and preserve the Viking ship in Geneva, Illinois were among nine projects recognized for historic preservation excellence... As stated by the Award's Jury, "without the work of the Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley, the fate of this rare and invaluable historic resource would still be in jeopardy." MORE...

Elizabeth Safanda receives the Driehaus Award on behalf of Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley. Elizabeth Safanda receives her award

Partners in Preservation award

We are grateful to American Express & the National Trust for Historic Preservation for awarding $52,000 to the Viking.

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Thank you for voting in 2007

The $52,000 awarded to the Viking ship was used toward stabilization and preservationn of the Viking ship and to improve the shihp's shelter.


PRESERVATION PROCESS

ASSESSMENT

$52,000 AWARD

STABILIZATION

RESCUE A RIVET

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