Aura Historical Foundation
Registered 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Aura Historical Foundation
Registered 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Saving the Past for Future Generations

Saving the Past for Future GenerationsSaving the Past for Future GenerationsSaving the Past for Future Generations

AURA Historical Foundation

A Registered 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Get Involved Today

(618) 606 - 3411

Saving the Past for Future Generations

Saving the Past for Future GenerationsSaving the Past for Future GenerationsSaving the Past for Future Generations

AURA Historical Foundation

A Registered 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Get Involved Today

(618) 606 - 3411

About AURA

AURA Historical Foundation is dedicated to preserving local historic buildings, landmarks, and local heritage across our region. Through restoration projects and community partnerships, we work to protect the places and stories that define our shared history.

Learn About Our Mission

UPCOMING EVENTS

AURA Historical Foundation at the Haunted America Conference

AURA Historical Foundation will be attending the Haunted America Conference June 26-27 at Lewis and Clark College in Alton, Illinois. 


Raffles at our table include:

  • Custom Ouija board
  • Gift basket
  • Handmade quilt


Stop by our table to meet the team, learn about our preservation work, and support our mission.


All proceeds help support our mission to preserve historic places and local heritage.


Ticket pricing will be announced at the event.

Preserving Our Heritage

Our Mission

At AURA Historical Foundation, we are committed to restoring historic spaces that tell the story of our community. Our work helps to ensure that future generations can experience and learn from the rich heritage of Jerseyville, Illinois and the surrounding region.


AURA works to protect the historic places that define the character and history of our communities.

Historic Sites Supported by AURA

Madison County Historical Society - Edwardsville, IL

    Partnerships

    Midwest Paranormal Investigators Consortium

    AURA Historical Foundation has partnered with MPIC to host fundraising events that directly support the restoration and preservation of historic properties in our region. Together, we combine community engagement with responsible research to help preserve local history for future generations.

    Meet the Board

    Board of Directors

    AURA Historical Foundation is led by a volunteer board dedicated to preserving historic places and community heritage.


    Christina Lavigne

    President & Founder


    Dean Thompson

    Chief Financial Officer (CFO)


    Brian Lavigne

    Director of Communications & Marketing


    Amie Chamberlain 

    Director of Administration & Research


    Alexis Evancho 

    Secretary


    AURA Historical Foundation is a registered

    501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

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    Reach out to us—we’d love to learn more and explore how AURA can help. 


    We are deeply grateful for our volunteers whose compassion makes our mission possible, and for the amazing people we serve who inspire us every single day.

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    Aura Historical Foundation

    Aura.Historical@outlook.com or (618) 606-3411

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