Founded in 1972, the Frontenac Heritage Foundation (FHF) is a non-profit organization created to promote the preservation of buildings that contribute to the heritage of Kingston, Ontario, the County of Frontenac and the Islands, and Loyalist Township. Managed by a voluntary Board of Directors who are elected by the members at an annual meeting, it is financed by membership fees, investments, profits from property sales, tax-deductible bequests, and financial contributions.
Maps of jurisdiction: Frontenac County and Loyalist Township.

The FHF has acquired and restored a number of historic properties over the past thirty years; it presently owns two early commercial buildings in downtown Kingston through the generous bequest of the Hall Family, which it is renting and restoring .

Under the direction of the Board of Directors the Foundation supports and promotes the conservation and awareness of the area's built heritage. Current Board of Directors.

To achieve its goals, the Foundation:

• Maintains a sustainable organization through fundraising events and the receipt of planned gifts, cash, real property, and grants.

• Educates heritage building owners and occupants about the benefits and methods of built heritage conservation.

• Promotes public, neighbourhood, and business involvement in heritage activities by FHF advisors, small grants and support

The Frontenac Heritage Foundation is a not for profit organization committed to the promotion and support for conservation and awareness of heritage buildings and structures of architectural merit through education, awareness and activities in the jurisdiction of Kingston, Ontario, County of Frontenac & the Islands and Loyalist Township.

Coming soon.

During 2003 the FHF has streamlined the existing committee structure to create an effective Board of Directors. Further details concerning the activities of the FHF as a whole and each committee is contained in the Annual Report.

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