The Gardiner Rotary Club is raising funds for the City of Gardiner to restore the Lady and the Birds fountain at the Gardiner Common. This commemorative public art is named for Gideon S. Palmer, Civil War regimental surgeon and later, Director of Freedmen’s Hospital.
Our fountain is more than 100 years old and needs extensive repairs to the concrete, the plumbing, and the electrical.
Thanks to the many donations from community members, businesses, and organizations over $150,000 has been raised for the restoration efforts.
Project planning is underway – stay tuned for updates in spring 2023!
Checks or cash donations may be made at Gardiner City Hall, 6 Church Street during normal operating hours.
Checks made payable to the City of Gardiner can also be mailed to:
Gardiner Rotary Club
PO Box 365
Gardiner, ME 04345
Online donations are not accepted at this time.
Gardiner Rotary Club is partnering with Gardiner Main Street to offer online donations to support the restoration of Lady and the Birds fountain at the Gardiner Common. This commemorative public art is named for Gideon S. Palmer, Civil War regimental surgeon and later, Director of Freedmen’s Hospital.
Our fountain is more than 100 years old and needs extensive repairs to the concrete, the plumbing, and the electrical.
Every donation helps to reach the fundraising goal of $200,000!
DROPPED OFF:
Gardiner City Hall, 6 Church Street
MAILED TO:
Gardiner Rotary Club
PO Box 365
Gardiner, ME 04345
To ensure 100% of your donation supports the fundraiser, please consider covering the transaction processing fees.
About $150,000 has been raised so far to fund repairs to the historic fountain, erected as a monument to Gardiner native Gideon S. Palmer, a volunteer regimental surgeon in the Civil War.
A fundraising campaign is now underway to pay for reconstruction of the fountain in the Gardiner Common honoring a city native who has a legacy that reaches far beyond Maine.
