Our History
The Lyme Community Foundation (LCF) is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is "to enhance and support the community through cooperation, learning and enrichment." Founded in 1998, LCF uses the Alexander Copley House and its grounds as a Community Center to serve the residents and visitors of the town of Lyme. The building accommodates meetings, art programs and events.
The LCF has presented Summer Movies, the Copley Haunted House, Holiday House Tour at Christmas, guitar lessons, arts and craft classes and other programs.
At the end of the 19th century the Copley House was acquired by the Daniels family whose descendants lived in it for almost 90 years. They used the house not only as a residence, but also as an office for their business, The Township Telephone Company. The switchboards were upstairs in the house.
After changing hands several times in the late 20th century, the Copley house was purchased by Robert Cox and Georgia Bordon Cox in 1995. The Coxes generously donated the house to The Lyme Community Foundation in 1999. The house is listed on the New York State and National Register of Historic Places.
The Lyme Community Foundation was established in 1998 as a charitable organization. We have hosted events, classes, activities, photo ops and private events. the Foundation awards scholarships and financial assistance to area organizations.
For almost 20 years the Lyme Community Foundation has provided space special events and educational programs for residents. Your generous donations help ensure that the Foundation is able to continue its work in our community.
The LCF has presented Summer Movies, the Copley Haunted House, Holiday House Tour at Christmas, guitar lessons, arts and craft classes and other programs.
At the end of the 19th century the Copley House was acquired by the Daniels family whose descendants lived in it for almost 90 years. They used the house not only as a residence, but also as an office for their business, The Township Telephone Company. The switchboards were upstairs in the house.
After changing hands several times in the late 20th century, the Copley house was purchased by Robert Cox and Georgia Bordon Cox in 1995. The Coxes generously donated the house to The Lyme Community Foundation in 1999. The house is listed on the New York State and National Register of Historic Places.
The Lyme Community Foundation was established in 1998 as a charitable organization. We have hosted events, classes, activities, photo ops and private events. the Foundation awards scholarships and financial assistance to area organizations.
For almost 20 years the Lyme Community Foundation has provided space special events and educational programs for residents. Your generous donations help ensure that the Foundation is able to continue its work in our community.
