Become a Member & Support Washington Heritage Museums
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Washington Heritage Museums welcomes new members and active volunteers! Attend one of our upcoming events or educational programs to meet our enthusiastic members, enjoy learning about our colorful history and see how you can become an active part of promoting and preserving our local heritage.
Join or Renew Your Membership TODAY!
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES & BENEFITS
NEW!
SCHOLAR MEMBER - $25
Free year-round admission for you and one (1) household member. A 10% discount on select museum store items.
*Available only for educators and students.
FRIEND MEMBER - $50
Free year-round admission for you and three (3) household members. A 10% discount on select museum store items.
MOST POPULAR!
CONTRIBUTING MEMBER - $100
All benefits of the "Friend" membership level plus two (2) one-time passes to give to other guests.
LEWIS CIRCLE - $250
All benefits of the "Friend" and "Contributor" membership levels plus four (4) one-time passes to give to other guests.
MERCER CIRCLE - $500
All benefits of the "Friend", "Contributor" and "Lewis" membership levels plus a 10% discount on site rental.
WASHINGTON CIRCLE - $1,000
All benefits of the "Friend", "Contributor", "Lewis" and "Mercer Circle" membership levels plus a 25% discount on site rental.
FOUNDER'S CIRCLE - $2,500
Benefits of all other membership levels plus a 50% discount on site rental.
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MAKE A DONATION!
Washington Heritage Museums counts on donations and sponsorships from individuals and businesses to maintain and preserve our priceless historic properties and provide for their daily operation, offer community programming and educational events, and to continue our legacy and commitment to our nation’s historic heritage.
PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION TODAY!
Washington Heritage Museums is a 501(c)3 organization. Donations are tax deductible.
Please consult your tax advisor for details.
Mary Washington Monument & Caretaker’s Lodge
Become one of the first donors in our campaign to restore and make accessible the grounds around the Mary Washington Monument & Caretaker’s Lodge.
OTHER WAYS TO DONATE
Thank you for considering a gift to Washington Heritage Museums.
In addition to cash and credit card, WHM also accepts gifts of stock, mutual fund shares, or other appreciated assets.
Please contact our Executive Director at (540) 373-5630 or ADarron@WashingtonHeritageMuseums.org with questions or to notify us of your donation. Unless otherwise noted, all gifts will be used for unrestricted purposes in support of our mission.
Gifts of securities such as stock, mutual fund shares, or other appreciated assets can be a tax-efficient tool for making a donation. Please consult with your tax preparer or financial advisor, but in most instances, you may be able to take a tax deduction for the full fair market value of a gift of securities, avoiding capital gains tax.
Contact us for the required information to make a stock gift today.
Gifts can be wire transferred directly to Washington Heritage Museums.
So that we may acknowledge your gift promptly, please include both your name and the Washington Heritage Museums in your transfer instructions.
If you must take a required minimum distribution (RMD) from your IRRA, talk to your financial advisor about how you can donate directly to WHM. You can support WHM while reducing your taxable income through a qualified charitable distribution to Washington Heritage Museums from an eligible retirement account. This special gift supports our mission while reducing your taxable income. Contact your retirement plan administrator or financial advisor for additional information. Thank you for supporting our American history with your gift to Washington Heritage Museums!