For nearly 100 years, Lincoln Theatre has been the heart of downtown Mount Vernon—a place where stories come to life on stage and screen. As we approach our 100th anniversary in April 2026, we’re launching the Centennial Campaign to honor the past while building a future that is more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable for all.
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Centennial Campaign
Entertain. Inform. Inspire. Preserve.
The Centennial is more than a celebration, it’s an opportunity to invest in the future of our community’s cultural landmark. The much needed renovations will ensure the Lincoln can continue to serve as a space for creative expression, education, and connection for the next 100 years.
Funding for the Centennial Campaign will preserve the Lincoln, improve safety & comfort, and expand accessibility for performers and the audience.
Improve safety through critical infrastructure upgrades.
Installing an HVAC system will help maintain a comfortable temperature year-round, and a fire suppression system will bring the theatre up to current safety standards, protecting the historic building and everyone who gathers within it.
Expand accessibility for all to experience the magic of the Lincoln.
Planned upgrades will expand ADA seating and create accessible backstage areas so performers of all abilities can share their talents on stage.
Preserve our historic character, ensuring the Lincoln’s legacy lives on.
The Centennial campaign is dedicated to preserving the theatre’s unique charm while making upgrades that allow the Lincoln to continue it’s mission to entertain, inform, and inspire our diverse community through cinema, live performance, and educational programs for the next 100 years.
$4 Million Campaign Goal
The Centennial Campaign is a $4M initiative to keep the Lincoln safe and accessible for generations to come. The funding will be used for:
- HVAC System: $1,618,687
- Fire Suppression Installation: $1,015,439
- ADA Accessibility: $913,729
- Campaign Costs & Retain Staff: $452,145
Progress to date
- Goal: $4,000,000
- Raised to date: $2,540,000
- $1,460,000 Left to Raise
Ways to Give
Be a part of the Lincoln story and make a gift to the Centennial Campaign today.
All donations get us closer to our goal. Make a one-time donation, monthly contributions, or annual pledge.
Ways to give:
- Give online
- Mail a check: PO Box 2312, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
- Give by phone: .360.336.8955
- Pledge: multi-year gift
- Stock or donor-advised fund: Email for more info
Claim Your Seat
Leave your name in the Lincoln for the next 100 years.
A gift of $1,000 includes a Named Chair in the Lincoln! Honor your family, celebrate a milestone, or recognize someone who loves the theatre. You’ll receive confirmation of your chair dedication and recognition as a Centennial Campaign supporter.
Lincoln History & Campaign Timeline
- 1926: The Lincoln Theatre opened
- 1984: The Lincoln closed & almost torn down
- 1987: Lincoln Theatre Center Foundation organized to restore the Lincoln
- 1990s–2000s: Act II Campaign Launched to renovate the Lincoln
- 2023: Centennial Campaign launched
- 2024: TRICO Companies retained to start upgrade plans
- June 2026: Theatre closes & renovations begin
- Fall 2026: Lincoln Theatre Grand Reopening
Contact Us
If you'd like to learn more about the Centennial Campaign or joining the Campaign Committee, please use the contact information below.
Kelsey Taylor, Campaign Manager
ci@lincolntheatre.org
360.419.7129