There
are so many ways that you can help the Chemung Valley History Museum preserve
and present history.
Become a Member
Individual
membership starts at only $35. As a member you will not only be supporting the
Museum, you will also get free admission to the museum, a 10% discount in the
gift shop, the Bank Notes newsletter
and issues of the Chemung Historical
Journal.
Make a Monetary Donation
Every
little bit helps the Museum keep its doors open so that everyone can enjoy new
exhibitions and programs. And since the
Museum is a nonprofit institution, your donation is tax deductible.
Donate Historic Objects,
Photographs or Documents
The
Museum is always collecting items directly related to the history of Chemung
County. Each new item adds greater value
to the historic collections.
Volunteer Your Time
The
Museum is a busy place with most of the action happening behind the
scenes. If you have some extra time in
your day you could work with the Archivist or Curator to make the Museum’s
collections more accessible.
Shop at the Museum’s Gift
Shop
The
gift shop is filled with books about local history including several on Mark
Twain and the Civil War. Proceeds from the sales help support the Museum.
Visit the Museum
Things
are always changing at the Museum so if you haven’t visited in a while you
should stop by. There will be five new
exhibits opening in 2013 that cover such varied subjects as baseball, the Civil
War, local businesses, and historic wedding and funeral customs. That’s
Entertainment: The Arts in Chemung County, 1880-1920 will be opening on
Saturday, January 12th.
Come to a Program or Event
Every
month there is something new and exciting happening at the Museum. There are lecture series in February and May,
the Great Car Thing in June, the Ghost Walk in October and many other events
throughout the year.
Tell Your Family and Friends
about the Museum
Spread
the word! The more people who know where
the Museum is and what it does the better!
For
more information visit the Museum’s website at www.chemungvalleymuseum.org