Assuming your historic house is structurally sound enough to withstand more frequent use and larger crowds, weddings, receptions, meetings, outside programs, parties- any of these can be done if the house and collections are appropriately secured and watched. There are many factors to consider, but I believe many historic homes and buildings do this type of business. ---------- From: [log in to unmask][SMTP:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 1998 11:38 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Funding Rationale for Historic Houses We are planning to restore our 1874 Victorian house museum and are looking for ammunition to convince the city which owns it and potential donors that it's a good investment of $1 million. Any ideas for appropriate uses of a historic house museum that generate income or attendance would be helpful. Thank you. Ann Kiewel The Holland Museum and the Cappon House Museum 31 W 10th St Holland MI 49423 616-394-1362 [log in to unmask]