Save Thompson Hall
Charles Thompson Memorial Hall has been the heartbeat of the Minnesota Deaf community for over 100 years. It is considered one of the oldest Deaf Clubs in the world. Thompson Hall is proudly owned by the Deaf community and managed by dedicated Deaf volunteers. In the past years, there has been a noticeable decline. Our landmark building is not accessible or inclusive for many of our cherished patrons and community members. To welcome all people; we must preserve and renovate the building. We must add an elevator. Time is critical. Without action, our treasured Thompson Hall may not survive.
Thompson Hall Board of Trustees, Deaf Equity Board, Keystone Interpreting Solutions and members of the community are working together to Save Thompson Hall. Since July 2017, the team has been meeting twice monthly to create a plan of preservation and renovation to this historic home. The Elevator/Renovation Project has two priorities. First, to preserve the historical landmark building for future generations of Deaf and the community members. Second, to improve accessibility to the building by adding an elevator. The plan is designed to create a modernized and accessible space that is Deaf-centered.
Thank you for your donation and support for the Save Thompson Hall Project. We look forward to this dream becoming a reality for our cherished community.