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Without contributions of time, money and historic artifacts the Chatham Historical Society would not exist. Support for the Museum from the Chatham community and beyond is among the highest of any historical society or similar organization on Cape Cod.
There are 7 levels of membership. Here are the levels and benefits for each:
• Single $25 - $34: Free museum access during normal hours, Atwood Log subscription, 10% Museum Shop discount and a voice in Society affairs.
• Family $35 - $74: Free museum access during normal hours, Atwood Log subscription, 10% Museum Shop discount and a voice in Society affairs.
• Contributing $75 - $149: Same as above plus a copy of the "Season Preview Brochure."
• Sustaining $150 - $249: Same as above plus invitations for two guests to a Private Exhibit Opening Reception.
• Sponsoring $250 - $499: Same as above plus invitations for four guests to a Private Exhibit Opening Reception.
• Patron $500 - $999: Same as above plus invitations for eight guests to a Private Exhibit Opening Reception and a book from the Society's selected offerings.
• Benefactor $1,000 and up: Same as above, a book chosen by the member from the Museum Shop and annual membership in the Captain Joseph Sears Atwood Circle* with its special benefits shown below.
*The Captain Joseph Sears Atwood Circle
This special organization, named for the builder of the Atwood House in 1752, has been formed to honor and reward those very generous members contributing $1,000 or more in any calendar year. Society members and others are, of course, encouraged to repeat these gifts annually to maintain their membership in this special group.
Gifts may be in cash, securities or objects donated
to the Museum and will include Membership Dues and other gifts. Such gifts
may be given for the Society's general purposes or, subject to the Society's
right of refusal, for a restricted purpose as to use of principal, income
or both.
Captain Joseph Sears Atwood Circle members will receive these benefits:
• Benefits given to those on the Benefactor level of Society membership as described above.
• A special tour of the Atwood House Museum -- by advance appointment only -- during any month of the year for Circle members and up to eight guests.
Currently, memberships (mostly $35-74 family level) exceed
1,000. Click here to
view and print out our membership form.
Volunteers, who give anywhere from a few hours a month during the summer
to 10 hours a week or more year-round, number about 100. The experience
is very worthwhile and satisfying. Find out how you can help by contacting
the office by phone (508) 945-2493 between 9 am and 1 pm, Monday through
Friday or email us at chathamhistoricalsociety@verizon.net
-- attention Volunteer Chairman.