Mariemont Preservation Foundation grants about $15,000 per year for worthy Mariemont Projects.
Starting in September 2012, the Mariemont Preservation Foundation initiated a program to award about $15,000 a year to projects that better Mariemont. Dick Adams, the Mayor of Mariemont from 1983 to 1991, chairs the MPF Grant Committee. He noted that to date over $21,000 has been awarded for a wide variety of projects with the largest grant of $6,000 went going to the Village of Mariemont for improvements at the Boat House site.
Under the leadership of Mayor Clarence Erickson, MPF came into existence around 1980 and has played an active role in Mariemont civic life and historic preservation. Its endowment has grown to around $1,250,000 and their Mariemont museum at 3919 Plainville Rd is a wonderful destination for all Mariemont residents who wish to understand the rich heritage of our Village.
In 2007, through the dedicated efforts of Millard Rogers and MPF, the Village of Mariemont was designated a National Historic Landmark. Indeed, the Mariemont Preservation Foundation has been so vital in maintaining the rich history of our planned community that it really deserves standing in Village Government. Perhaps a representative designated as an advisor to the Mayor and Council would be appropriate.
In 2011, MPF undertook the Vision 2021 project that carefully outlines a long-term strategic plan for the Village of Mariemont. It is well worth reading and can be accessed in its entirety here