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		Complete set of Weights and Measures, c. 1755

Support the Orange County Historical Museum

There are many ways to support the Orange County Historical Museum.

Donate
The Historical Foundation of Hillsborough and Orange County is a not-for-profit organization. The generous contributions of visitors, neighbors, and friends allows us to continue to operate the Orange County Historical Museum, preserving artifacts, developing exhibits, educating students, and publishing materials on Orange County history.

Donations can be made by check to the “Historical Foundation of Hillsborough and Orange County” and brought in or mailed to the museum. Donations can be made by credit card online through Paypal on our Homepage.

The Historical Foundation of Hillsborough and Orange County is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Preserving the Collections- Adopt an Artifact Program
While the Museum does its best to stop the ravages of time on its collection of over 2,000 artifacts, some items become in need of professional care. The cost of conservation is substantial, but necessary to ensure that these objects are available for future generations. Our Adopt an Artifact program allows community members, foundations, and corporations to donate money that is used solely for conservation efforts. Learn more about the process here.

Did You Know?

Some common, everyday items that we throw away are valuable museum tools to protect artifacts? One of these is silica gel, commonly found in shoeboxes. Silica gel absorbs moisture and pollutants in miro-environments. Museums commonly use silica to control humidity and pollutant levels in storage boxes and exhibits. Silica can be reset infinitely, making it a cheap yet valuable resource for artifact care. So next time you get a new pair of shoes, save the silica and donate it to the museum's collections. The artifacts will thank you!

Volunteer
The energy of our volunteers is what keeps things moving at the museum. Volunteering at the Orange County Historical Museum is a great way to give back to your community and help the museum keep the memories of the past alive.

What are some of the benefits of volunteering?

Learn new skills and share your knowledge with others.
Work with others and make new friends.
Community involvement and recognition.
IT’S LOTS OF FUN!

The Museum is seeking enthusiastic people of all ages who appreciate Orange County history to volunteer their time at the museum. Contact us to find out how your interests and skills match up with our projects.

If you would like to volunteer, call (919-732-2201) or stop by Wednesdays through Fridays between 11am and 4pm OR send an email to info@orangeNChistory.org.

Become a Member

Membership support helps the Orange County Historical Museum care for a unique collection of Orange County artifacts and provides our staff with the resources to serve more than 7,000 visitors and 2,500 school children for free each year. Become a member today! It's only through our partnership with history enthusiasts like you that we're able to "Bring Orange County History and People Together."

Individual

William Hooper $500: Benefits Include: 10% Discount in Gift Shop, Monthly E-Newsletter, Signed Copy of "Sense of Place: A Hillsborough Memoir" Photographs by Elizabeth Matheson, OCHM Bookmark, Set of 6 Hillsborough Historical Society Journals

Elizabeth Keckley $200: Benefits Include: 10% Discount in Gift Shop, Monthly E-Newsletter, "Sense of Place: A Hillsborough Memoir" Photographs by Elizabeth Matheson, OCHM Bookmark, Set of 6 Hillsborough Historical Society Journals

The Regulators $100: Benefits Include: 10% Discount in Gift Shop, Monthly E-Newsletter, "Sense of Place: A Hillsborough Memoir" Photographs by Elizabeth Matheson, OCHM Bookmark, 2 Hillsborough Historical Society Journals

Francis Nash $50: Benefits Include: 10% Discount in Gift Shop, Monthly E-Newsletter, "Sense of Place: A Hillsborough Memoir" Photographs by Elizabeth Matheson, OCHM Bookmark

Thomas Burke $25: Benefits Include: 5% Discount in Gift Shop, Monthly E-Newsletter, "Sense of Place: A Hillsborough Memoir" Photographs by Elizabeth Matheson

Hooper, Keckley and the Regulators Levels Qualify for Recurring Membership Payments.

Memberships can be purchaced by Cash or Check at the museum or by Credit Card on our Square site Here.

Or sign up below through Paypal to have your credit card charged a set amount each month!

Business Memberships

Huntington & Lynch $2000+ : Business member listing on website (Link & Logo), Link & Logo present in staff email signature, business highlighted in Monthly E-Newsletter, Invitation to Museum Members Only Events, Full page Ad in Home for the Holidays Program, Highlighted as Business Member in Museum, Certificate of Membership for display, 4 free Home for the Holidays Events Tickets, 10% Employee Discount on Home for the Holidays Tickets.

William Davie $1,000-$1,999: Business member listing on website (Link & Logo), Link & Logo present in staff email signature, business highlighted in Monthly E-Newsletter, Invitation to Museum Members Only Events, Full page Ad in Home for the Holidays Program, Highlighted as Business Member in Museum, Certificate of Membership for display, 2 free Home for the Holidays Event Tickets.

William Bingham $500: Business member listing on website (Link), Recognized in Monthly E-Newsletter, Invitation to Museum Members Only Events, Medium Ad in Home for the Holidays Program, Highlighted as Business Member in Museum, 1 free Home for the Holidays Event Ticket.

Capt. John Berry $250:Business member listing on website (Link), Recognized in Monthly E-Newsletter, Invitation to Museum Members Only Events, Small Ad in Home for the Holidays Program.

Webb $100:Business member listing on website (Link), Recognized in Monthly E-Newsletter.

Eno $50: Business member listing on website, Recognized in Monthly E-Newsletter.

Bingham, Davie and Huntington & Lynch levels qualify for program designation. Your business will be recognized on materials related to these programs. Program designation requires approval and is available on a first come, first serve basis.

For more information on Business Memberships or Program Designation, please contact Executive Director Candace Midgett at (919) 732-2201 or director@orangeNChistory.org.