


The Trust has received financial support from
the County of Volusia
HPT Media Contacts:
Contact Us
www.heritagepreservationtrust.org
phone 386-212-3249
Heritage Preservation Trust/Lilian Place
111 Silver Beach Ave.
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
LILIAN PLACE rentals for events, meetings, or parties available.
The Trust has purchased the historic Hotchkiss House thanks to an ECHO Grant from Volusia County! We ask your support in helping us repair and renovate this mansion located next door to Lilian Place Historic House. Our goal is to combine both properties to create a larger riverfront site for cultural events and public use. With Lilian Place as an 1884 museum, Hotchkiss House will become the event site with indoor and outdoor capacity for educational and cultural programs as well as rental for private events.
We ask for volunteers to help: carpenters, painters, plasterers, roofers, tree cutters, inside cleaning and landscape work. The Trust has expanded with two historic sites to manage, and we need your help: we need office workers to help with records and welcome center, and even a membership coordinator to manage volunteers and make phone calls to those without email. If you can help, please call 386-212-3249. We are all volunteers trying to preserve these historical sites and provide a lovely cultural event site for community.
We need your help to accomplish our goal of restoring and preserving these wonderful properties! All donations will be used to renovate these historic sites and develop the two+ acres of riverfront for community use. Please join or renew your membership. Corporate and higher level donations will be listed on our brochures, website, and facebook. Help the all-volunteer non-profit Trust preserve history and create a beautiful event site open to all the community!!

The Heritage Preservation Trust • PO Box 1845 • Daytona Beach, Florida 32115 • 386.212.3249
Member of the Florida Historical Society
The mission of the Heritage Preservation Trust is to work for preservation and restoration of historical artifacts, buildings, lands, and sites in Volusia County through educational programs, fund raising, and grant acquisition.
Many lovely homes and historical
sites have already been destroyed because they are not protected by a local historical overlay and proper zoning. Historic properties are an important part of our culture and provide a positive economic and social impact on communities. Residents in our historic
neighborhoods are working hard to stabilize and improve their properties and need everyone's help.
We are a non-profit organization established by concerned citizens to help preserve the architectural and historical heritage of the Volusia County area.
Please join as a member and become a FRIEND OF LILIAN PLACE!
REMINDER TO RENEW MEMBERSHIP FOR 2012!!
Please send membership renewal to
HERITAGE PRESERVATION TRUST
PO BOX #1845
DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32115
Membership will include museum entry and discount on site rental: $25 single, $40 family, $100 corporate which includes ad on the website.
PayPal Renewals/Donations Here
Some Trust activities include...
•Official Historic Trust non-profit (501c3)
•Actively Promoting new historic
preservation ordinances
•Application for the historic district in
Daytona
•Support of various historic activities and projects in area
•Daytona Beach Visioning Plan
•Annual Historic Gala
•Historic tours
•Educational workshops and speakers
•Compilation of ordinances, grant data, and historic register data for public

Lilian Place

Hotchkiss House
Reminder that tours are now available on Friday thru Monday 1- 4 PM
$5 AND FREE TO MEMBERS. During the week call 386-212-3249
Grounds open daily for self guided tours.
Rent for private events $50/hr.
Lilian Place Welcome Center Merchandise:
With your kids home for the summer, reinforce their reading with the children's Lilian Place mystery series The Mystery of the Missing Book. Let the youngsters read the book and then let them see the sites described in the mystery as they find the Stephen Crane 1st edition Red Badge of Courage.
Newly published Ghosts of Lilian Place describes first hand accounts of locals who have had paranormal encounters with spirits at the site.
Now for sale---Beautiful Lilian Place t-shirts, crystal ornaments, magnet, notepad, and other local author books.
Lilian Place
Lilian Place is the oldest house on Daytona's beachside. This Italianate Victorian house was built in 1884 by one of the city's first settlers Laurence Thompson. Lilian Place sat abandoned and neglected until December of 2009, when the Trust was awarded a Volusia County ECHO Grant to acquire this significant site. After two years of community support, Lilian Place is now open to the public as a fully furnished museum, but there is still restoration work to be done!
Hotchkiss House
The Hotchkiss House is located next door to Lilian Place. In 1905 Eliphalet Hubbell Hotchkiss had this grand Victorian turreted mansion built overlooking the Halifax River. This property has been sadly neglected and the mansion and grounds need repairs which will require donations of funds and manpower.
The Heritage Preservation Trust was established in 2006 by concerned citizens to help preserve the architectural and historical heritage of the Volusia County area and is a 501 (c3) non-profit Corporation. We now have over 200 members.
The mission of the Heritage Preservation Trust is to work for preservation and restoration of historical artifacts, buildings, lands, and sites in Volusia County through educational programs, fund raising, and grant acquisition.
Many lovely homes and historical sites have already been destroyed because they are not protected by a local historical overlay and proper zoning.
Historic properties are an important part of our culture and provide a positive economic and social impact on communities. Residents in our historic neighborhoods are working hard to stabilize and improve their properties and need everyone's help.
Economic
Social

The Trust is a member of the Florida Historical Society.
The Heritage Preservation Trust Sewing and Craft Guild will meet every Thursday starting at 1pm at the Hotchkiss Mansion located at 1000 S. Peninsula Drive, Daytona Beach. (Next door to the Lilian Place Historic Museum, 111 Silver Beach Ave.).For additional information please contact 386 212-3249
Renovations are progressing at the Hotchkiss Mansion. Every Saturday is Volunteer Day starting at 9:30am . We ask for volunteers to help: carpenters, painters, plasterers, roofers, tree cutters, inside cleaning and landscape work, office workers to help with records and welcome center, and even a membership coordinator to manage volunteers and make phone calls to those without email. If you can help, please call 386-212-3249.
Treasure Sale at Lilian Place: April 26-27-28 will be the grandest treasure sale of the season!! Antiques, furniture, glassware, dishes, prominent family memorabilia, household items, etc.!!! Starts at 9am Friday and Saturday and noon on Sunday. Volunteers still needed to help so please call 386-212-3249 if you can assist us. All proceeds will go toward for the renovation and repairs of the 1884 Lilian Place Museum and the 1905 Hotchkiss House (being developed into a cultural site for the community).
Tours:
Lilian Place 1884 Historic Museum is now open Friday through Monday for tours 1-4pm. Special tours can be arrange for groups: call 386-212-3249. The grounds are open to the public daily from 9-5pm for self-guided tours and ecotours.
Please renew your membership or sign up as a new member. You can also be a sponsor for $100. Call 386-212-3249 if you are interested in Naming Rights for a room or area at the historic sites. The Trust welcomes all to join and get involved in our efforts to preserve our local heritage.
April
4 Sewing and Craft Guild
6 Volunteer Day
11 Sewing and Craft Guild
13 Volunteer Day
18 Sewing and Craft Guild
20 Volunteer Day
21 Poetry Readings
25 Sewing and Craft Guild
26 Treasure Sale
27 Treasure Sale
28 Treasure Sale
May
2 Sewing and Craft Guild
4 Volunteer Day
9 Sewing and Craft Guild
11 Volunteer Day
16 Sewing and Craft Guild
18 Volunteer Day
23 Sewing and Craft Guild
25 Volunteer Day
30 Sewing and Craft Guild
Hotchkiss House: acquired through an ECHO grant in August 2012.
The rotted wood structures at the 1905 Hotchkiss House are being removed and the old original foundation is emerging. Now that the roof leaks are repaired and termites exterminated, architect plans are being drawn up for renovation of the inside area as well as the outside patio area. The goal is to create a cultural center for historical and educational programs and community meetings. This will complement the Lilian Place 1884 Historical Museum as well as provide a larger venue for outdoor events.
The Trust is seeking a retired handyman or a married couple who is willing to do lawncare and maintenance in exchange for residency at the historic Lilian Place site. Clean background check, no smoking or drug use history, physically able to perform the chores required, qualified references, and professional demeanor in working with the public are prerequisites. Please call 386-299-4974 or 386-212-3249 if you are interested in applying.
We always need volunteers! Cleaning and dusting, yard cleanup, painting, carpentry work, etc. so if you can help please call 386-299-4974 or 386-212-3249. Or just come help Saturday mornings starting at 9:30am.
The Lilian Place Craft Guild now meets at the historic site every Thursday starting at 1PM. If you are interested in old fashioned crafts, quilting, and sewing of costumes, etc. please join us. 386-212-3249
The Welcome Center is open Thursday through Monday 1-4pm. Besides tours of the 1884 Lilian Place museum ($5 or members free), craft items and Lilian Place merchandise are for sale as well as local author books about Lilian Place, Dr. Bethune, history of Daytona, and the ghosts. Grounds are open daily 9-5 for self-guided tours and ecotours. Call to rent the site ($50 hourly) or make special tour reservations for groups.

If your business would like to help with the Hotchkiss House Renovation, we can provide advertisement thru 500+ email list, website, brochure, and facebook.
We want to thank Rosella and Harry Dunkle, Betsy Chmielewski, and the Doug and Georgeanne Wenger for the antique donations this week. All donations are tax deductible, and we accept antiques, equipment, tools, BBQ grill, ---anything useable at the historic sites.
Reminder that tours are now available on
Friday thru Monday 1- 4 PM
$5 AND FREE TO MEMBERS. During the week call 386-212-3249
Grounds open daily
for self-guided tours.
Rent for private events $50/hr.
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We are inviting you to join the Heritage Preservation Trust, a non-profit group committed to historical preservation and education in Volusia County.
Please join us for historical programs, fundraisers, legislative work, and preservation efforts.
Our VISION is to serve as a catalyst that unites the Volusia County community in appreciating the benefits of preserving its architectural Heritage.
We are inviting you to join the Heritage Preservation Trust, a non-profit group committed to historical preservation and education in Volusia County.
The purpose for this non-profit, nonpartisan corporation is educational programs, fund raising, and grant acquisition for preservation of historical buildings and lands. This Trust is a coalition of diverse people from many cities drawn together by the concern for saving our history. Too many lovely homes and important historical sites have already been destroyed!!!!!
The Heritage Preservation Trust receives no government funding for our operations, so member dues and contributions are critical if we are to continue our work to protect our irreplaceable architectural and cultural heritage.
So please join our 200+ members by downloading and mailing this PDF APPLICATION AND MEMBERSHIP FORM and MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR ROOM SPONSORS:
GARY R. LIBBY CHARITABLE TRUST: PARLOR
THE THOMPSON FAMILY : DINING ROOM
THOMAS RUSSELL MEACHEM : HOTCHKISS SUN ROOM
Find out how you can become a room sponsor.
A 501(c)3 Not For Profit Educational Organization
Heritage
Preservation Trust, Inc.
P.O. Box 1845
Daytona Beach, FL 32115
The Trust Board Members:
President: Nancy Long
Vice President: Michelle Mansfield
Accountant: Jim Wheeler
Secretary: Shari Lessmiller
Treasurer: Fran Dillard
Board of Directors:
Chesley Bennett
David Castagnacci
John Dillard
Gary Libby
Chris Van Cima
John Wagner
Stuart Sixma
Michael Forest
Frank Larned
Kelly White
Carl Rick Lentz
These people each bring unique talents which will help us steer the Trust in its mission of historic education and preservation!!!
Rent Lilian Place for
Site rental is $50 an hour with $50 deposit which will be then used for the setup and clean up fee.
Members receive discount on rentals.
The Heritage Preservation Trust • PO Box 1845 • Daytona Beach, Florida 32115 • 386.212.3249
We are a non-profit organization established by concerned citizens to help preserve the architectural and historical heritage of the Volusia County area.
jerry.horton70@yahoo.com is your contact for keeping track of volunteer hours at Lilian Place.
The Trust gladly accepts offers of in-kind gifts from individuals or businesses. They provide many invaluable goods and services to us over the course of a year. Some of the more common needs are:
CLICK HERE to download a donation form for goods and services.
If you or your firm are able to help in these or other areas, please contact us.
1. Professional Service (electric, carpentry, painting, etc.)
2. Inside cleaning and renovation
3. Outside landscape/fence repair
4. Archives/research
5. Fundraising
6. Grant writing
7. Marketing
8. Antique repairs/inventory
9. Site Event planning/promotion
Use This Button to Purchase or Re-New
Your Membership.
Use This Button to Donate an
Additional Amount.

The Heritage Preservation Trust • PO Box 1845 • Daytona Beach, Florida 32115 • 386.212.3249
Member of the Florida Historical Society
Special thanks to our Room Sponsors:
GARY R. LIBBY CHARITABLE TRUST: PARLOR Lilian Place
THE THOMPSON FAMILY : DINING ROOM Lilian Place
THOMAS RUSSELL MEACHEM : Hotchkiss Sun Room
Find out how you can become a room sponsor.
Sponsors for 2012
A FLOWER COTTAGE IN PORT ORANGE
ALL AMERICAN AIR
BRYANT AIR CONDITIONERS
386-255-0322
ADVANCED FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & SAFETY EQUIPMENT
386-760-7660
ART-CRETE PRODUCTS INC.
386-252-5118
BEACH PHOTO
BIG VALUE GARDEN CENTER
768 N Nova Rd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114
BILLY SPARKS CONCRETE
386-527-4857
BRIGHTHOUSE
CHERRY LAUREL GARDEN CLUB
Coca-Cola® Bottling Company of Daytona Beach
THE COVE ON ORMOND BEACH
888-475-2626 www.CoveOnOrmond.com
DAYTONA TREE SERVICE
(386) 760-9090
FPL ELECTRIC
GARY LIBBY FOUNDATION
GHYABI AND ASSOCIATES
GILES ELECTRIC
(386) 767-5895
HOME DEPOT
1551 DUNLAWTON AVE, PORT ORANGE
THE HOME DEPOT FOUNDATION
Community Impact Grants Program
www.homedepotfoundation.org
LENTZ PLASTIC SURGERY
386-252-8051
MARSHA SUMMERS {PIANIST}
MASSEY PEST CONTROL
MILITELLO CONTRACTING CORPORATION
386-566-6225
MASCI CONSTRUCTION
(386) 322-4500
MINUTEMAN PRESS
GEORGE PAPPAS ATTORNEY AT LAW
1-866-995-1777
PDM ENGRAVED PRODUCTS
386-760-0862
PRESTON ROOT FAMILY
PS PRINTING
386-255-2767
RSC EQUIPMENT RENTAL
386-274-7000.
SHIELDS ROOFING COMPANY
SOLAR-FIT
SOUTHERN PAINT & SUPPLY
386-253-8107
SOUTHERN FUMIGATION AND PEST CONTROL
THE SUMAR FOUNDATION
THAD INDUSTRIES
WALL-E-WORLD
WASTE PRO
WIGINTON FIRE SYSTEMS
386 257-4300
PAM WOODS
ENTERTAINMENT BY JOHNNY LAMBRUSCO
1-866-795-3434
We want to thank all our Corporate Sponsors.
Sponsors for 2013
Thad Industries
Shields Roofing Company
Wastepro
Wiginton Fire Systems


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