Adopt an Artifact! is a unique program offered by the St. Charles History Museum that allows people to “adopt” various artifacts from the Museum’s Collection. Artifacts may be adopted for up to a year and can be renewed. The revenue generated from this program directly supports the Museum’s preservation and conservation efforts in maintaining the artifacts in the Collection. When you adopt an artifact, you receive a certificate of adoption, high-resolution photos of your artifact, historical information about your artifact, a listing in The Charlemagne newsletter, and a label with your name on it next to the artifact in the Exhibit.