Two Hundred Names.
One Timeless Legacy.
Are you one of the Northville 200?
The Northville 200 fundraiser supports the year-long celebration of Northville’s Bicentennial. Four weekend-long events will celebrate the people, events and milestones that have shaped Northville, in addition to brand new historical markers, a time capsule and other components highlighting Northville’s past, present and future.
We’re asking a limited group of 200 individuals or families make a meaningful, one-time $2,000 contribution, helping fund signature community events and lasting historical enhancements.
The Northville 200 represents the residents, families, business owners, and volunteers whose hearts are most connected to our town. Their impact will live on in Northville, protecting the past, celebrating the present, and inspiring the future.
How to become one of
The Northville 200
By Check:
Make checks payable to “Northville Educational Foundation” and include “Northville 200” in the memo line.
Checks can be mailed to:
Northville 200
c/o Northville Educational Foundation
405 W. Main Street
Northville, MI 48167
By Debit or Credit Card:
Click Here to Donate Online Using Credit or Debit Card
please note that online donations will include a processing fee that covers the costs of the online transaction.
VENMO:
Donate via venmo @Northville-EdFoundation
Include “Northville 200” in the notes
The Northville 200 honors Northville’s most passionate community members — the individuals and families who embody pride in our history, dedication to civic involvement, and belief in our future. Their contributions ensure that Northville’s 200th year is celebrated in unforgettable ways, while preserving the legacy of the town we all love.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How is the Northville Educational Foundation involved with the Bicentennial Celebration?
Northville Educational Foundation (NEF) is the official 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization responsible for administering Northville’s Bicentennial Celebration.
NEF is proud to partner with the Bicentennial Task Force, chaired by Rick Sharpe and filled with dedicated community volunteers, to help bring this vision to life and ensure a successful and inclusive celebration of Northville’s past, present, and future.
As the presenting organization, NEF provides the legal, financial, and organizational structure that enables this community-wide initiative to take place. Our board of directors, staff, and volunteers are committed to ensuring that the Bicentennial delivers meaningful educational value—creating opportunities for Northville students to engage with, learn from, and contribute to the celebration of our community’s 200-year history.
The Bicentennial is funded through private community support. As stewards of those funds, NEF is committed to transparency and long-term community impact. Any funds remaining after the conclusion of the celebration will be reinvested back into the Northville community through NEF’s established grant process—supporting educators, students, and organizations that provide meaningful educational opportunities.
How do I become one of the Northville 200?
The Northville 200 is open to the first 200 individuals or families who make a one-time, tax-deductible donation to support Northville’s Bicentennial Celebration. You can contribute via check or online donation (see above).
Can my business or organization support the Bicentennial Celebration?
Yes, there will be opportunities for businesses to donate and sponsor a variety of Bicentennial components, and for local organizations to participate. But, The Northville 200 is open only to individuals and families, highlighting those past and present residents who do so much to make Northville what it is.
What do I get for being one of the 200 donors?
First and foremost, the legacy of being one of 200 people that have made a lasting impact on the town through the Bicentennial Celebration. Northville 200 members will each receive name recognition on a permanent piece of public art in Downtown Northville that will hold our Bicentennial Time Capsule. They will also receive special recognition at events and activities during the Bicentennial year of 2027.
What will the Bicentennial Celebration include?
While some initiatives and activities are not ready to be announced, the Bicentennial will include four weekend-long celebrations throughout 2027, each celebrating the many people, events and milestones that have contributed to Northville’s success. The Bicentennial Task Force is also developing brand new historical markers that will be permanently installed throughout Northville and Northville Township. A Bicentennial Time Capsule will be created and dedicated in Downtown Northville, to be secured inside a piece of public art that celebrates the Bicentennial and the Northville 200 donors. More details about the celebration will be shared publicly as we draw closer to 2027.