AURA Historical Foundation

03/10/2026

Teaser piece in our raffle basket at Haunted America so make sure to stop by and get some tickets.

03/09/2026

03/05/2026

Are you interested in what goes bump in the night? Are you wanting to try something different on a Friday or Saturday night? We have you covered. Come hang out and commune with spirits in out of the box places. Drop us a message for details.

03/01/2026

Last night we had a brief board meeting and then went to Glen Carbon Heritage Museum to hang out with Sam and discuss some more avenues for grants. Also got alittle ghost hunting in.

03/01/2026

I would like to thank the anonymous person that donated $100 to the foundation, it is greatly appreciated

02/15/2026

There is still time to preserve 518 S. State Street, Jerseyville, IL.

This historic place has stood for generations. It holds stories, history, and a presence that deserves to be protected—not forgotten.

AURA Historical Foundation is raising funds to help secure and restore 518 S. State Street so it can be preserved and respected for future generations.

Our Donate Button is now live.
Every donation, no matter the amount, directly supports historic preservation and restoration efforts.

AURA Historical Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and all donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

This is how preservation begins. One step at a time. One supporter at a time.
Together, we can protect something truly meaningful.

01/28/2026

❄️ Frigid temps are hitting nearly the entire U.S. ❄️
With dangerous cold, snow, and icy conditions spreading coast to coast, please take extra precautions:
✔️ Limit unnecessary travel
✔️ Check on elderly neighbors and family
✔️ Bring pets indoors
✔️ Protect pipes from freezing
✔️ Keep emergency supplies ready
At AURA Historical Foundation, we believe protecting our community matters just as much as preserving its history.
Stay safe and stay warm.

01/16/2026

Running a nonprofit while balancing real life isn’t always tidy or inspiring.
Some weeks are full of progress.
Some weeks are just about holding space and not letting the mission fade.
AURA exists in both — the action and the pause.

Even when things slow down, the purpose remains steady.
Thank you for being here — truly

01/01/2026

Welcome to 2026.
A new year means new possibilities — and for AURA Historical Foundation, it means continuing the work of preserving the past while building something meaningful for our community’s future.
This year is about: 🏚️ restoration
📜 remembrance
🤝 community connection
Thank you to everyone who supported, encouraged, and believed in this mission in 2025. We’re just getting started.
Here’s to honoring history and creating impact in 2026.

01/01/2026

✨ Goodbye 2025, Hello 2026 ✨
A new year means new opportunities to protect, restore, and celebrate the history that connects our community.
We’re stepping into this year with gratitude for the support behind us and excitement for the work ahead. There’s so much to preserve — and so many stories still waiting to be told.
Thank you for being part of the AURA journey. 💛
The best is yet to come.

12/26/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at AURA 🤍🎄
This season reminds us why preserving history matters — because it’s really about people, stories, and the memories that connect generations.
Thank you for supporting, encouraging, and believing in the work we’re doing. Whether you’ve followed along quietly or cheered us on loudly, you’re part of this story too.
Wishing you and your family a Christmas filled with warmth, peace, and love. ✨

12/21/2025

A few days before Christmas and I’m officially in my “If it gets done, it gets done” era 🎄😅
The gifts might not be perfectly wrapped.
The house might not be perfectly clean.
But the coffee is hot, the lights are on, and the memories are happening — and honestly, that’s the good stuff 🤍✨