Get Involved: Membership Opportunities

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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.

Captain Atwood Circle $1,000

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.

Heritage Society $500

Discoverer $250

Explorer $100

Family $50

Individual $25

Student Historian (age 18 or under) $10

 

Stay tuned for details on corporate membership opportunities!

 

 

Membership Benefits include:

  • Free admission to the museum

  • 10% discount in the museum gift shop

  • Quarterly issue of The Atwood Log

  • Discount on children's programs

  • Invitations to lectures and other events

  • Complimentary copy of Robert Carlisle's Book, Beyond the Bar*

  • Historic 2010 calendar, designed by Christopher Seufert of Mooncusser Films**

  • Guest passes***

  • A brick in the front walk***

  • Private luncheon/cocktail party***

 

* For new members at Explorer level or above

** For new members at Discoverer level or above

*** For new members at Captain Atwood Circle level

 

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.