Membership

Where History Has a Home, and So Can You!

Individual - Dual Senior - Household - Keystone - Patriot - Patron - Benefactor - President's Circle - 1774 Society

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The Charlotte Museum of History illustrates the history of Charlotte over three centuries through a rich diversity of learning experiences. As a museum member, YOU help us PRESERVE our historic buildings and collection artifacts; CAPTURE and SHARE the stories of the Charlotte community through living history interpretations and exhibits; and INSPIRE visitors of all ages to learn about the history of Charlotte.

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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

(all are fully tax deductible)

Individual Membership $35 (100% tax deductible)

One year membership for one person

• Free year-round general admission
• Discounts to all museum sponsored special events (when additional surcharge applies)
• 15% discount on Museum Shop purchases
• Invitations to exhibit previews, special events, and other celebrations
• Invitations to members-only events
• One year subscription to museum newsletter and e-newsletter
• Access to facility for rentals, which are a members-only privilege

 

Dual Senior Membership $55 (100% tax deductible)

One year membership for two individuals (age 62 or orlder)

• All benefits listed above for two individuals

 

Household Membership $65 (100% tax deductible)

One year membership includes everyone at one address

• All benefits listed above for everyone at one address, plus:
• Advanced notice of educational workshops and programs
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SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

The Charlotte Museum of History is proud to be one of only five Smithsonian Affiliate organizations in the Carolinas. Museum members who join at the Keystone level of membership and above will also become Affiliate members of the Smithsonian. The partnership brings added value to your museum membership, including:

Smithsonian Affiliate Membership Benefits:

• One-year subscription to Smithsonian magazine (twelve issues) or Air & Space magazine (six issues)
• 10% off all purchases from the Smithsonial Catalogue and SmithsonianStore.com
• Discounts on shopping and dining at the Smithsonian
• Travel and tour opportunities with Smithsonian Journeys
• Free admission to the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, New York, NY
• Two personalized membership cards
• Access to a members-only website at http://affiliations.si.edu (registration required)
• 10% discount on Folkways Recordings

 

Keystone Members $125 ($103 tax deductible)

All Household benefits, plus...

• Smithsonian Affiliate membership benefits
• Reciprocal membership benefits to designated Southeastern (SERM) and North American (NARM) museums*

 

Patriot Members $250 ($216 tax deductible)

All the above benefits, plus...

• Priority reservations for the Distinguished Speaker Series and VIP events
• Two free general admission passes for one-time use (valued at $6/each)

 

Patron Members $500 ($419 tax deductible)

All the above benefits, plus...

• One year subscription to Our State magazine
• One free gift Household membership to be given in your name
• Four free general admission passes for one-time use (valued at $6/each)
• Invitation to a behind-the-scenes tour of the expanded museum

 

Benefactor Members $1,000 ($919 tax deductible)

All the above benefits, plus...

• Two free gift Household memberships to be given in your name
• 10% discount on museum rentals

 

President's Circle $2,500 ($2,419 tax deductible)

All the above benefits, plus...

• White glove tours of museum grounds, collections, and Homesite upon advance request

 

1774 Society $5,000 ($4,919 tax deductible)

All the above benefits, plus...

• Invitations to private dinner with the Distinguished Speaker Series lecturer, guests, and museum leadership

 

*See the Southeastern Reciprocal Members and Northeastern Reciprocal Members pages for a list of reciprocal museums and retailers.

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For more information, contact Halley Cella, Development Assistant.

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