Support East Petersburg Historical Society

Join EPHS to benefit from:

• Belonging to something meaningful – a group that values place, memory, and shared identity
• Lifelong learning – Discover fascinating stories about your town, neighborhoods, and the people.
• Intellectual stimulation – Talks, archives, and research keep curious minds engaged.
• Social connection – Meet neighbors who care about history, culture, and preservation.
• Pride of place – Gain a deeper appreciation for where you live and its unique character.

Exclusive Access & Experiences

• Behind-the-scenes access – Archives, collections, historic homes, and sites not open to the public.
• Special tours and trips – Walking tours, day trips, or travel tied to local history.
• Early or discounted entry – Savings on programs, workshops, and ticketed events.

Impact & Legacy

• Preserve local history – Help protect buildings, documents, photographs, and oral histories.
• Leave a legacy – Contribute to something that will outlast you and benefit future generations.
• Advocacy voice – Be part of efforts to protect historic places from being lost or forgotten.

Creative & Skill-Building Opportunities

• Hands-on involvement – Research, cataloging, exhibits, writing, or restoration projects.
• Share your talents – Photography, storytelling, teaching, design, genealogy, or event planning.
• Learn new skills – Archival work, historical research, preservation techniques.

Family & Community Value

• Family-friendly activities – Programs that make history engaging for kids and teens.
• Intergenerational connection – Learn from longtime residents and elders.
• Community storytelling – Help tell a fuller, more inclusive history of the area.

Practical Perks

• Member discounts – Gift shop, publications, partner museums
• Newsletter – High-quality local history content delivered regularly.
• Recognition – Satisfaction (and sometimes public acknowledgment) for supporting a good cause.

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Donations

Archival Materials

• Photographs – Prints, negatives, slides, and digital images
        - optionally lend them for high-res scanning so originals are returned to you;
        - photos containing streets, businesses, buildings of the past are particulaly of interest!
• Documents & Papers – Deeds, letters, diaries, ledgers, maps, and certificates
• Manuscripts – Family histories, memoirs, and unpublished writings
• Printed Materials – Programs, flyers, posters, and ephemera
• Audio & Visual Media – Oral histories, recordings, films, and videotapes

Artifacts & Objects

• Household Items – Kitchen tools, textiles, furnishings, and décor
• Tools & Implements – Agricultural, craft, trade, or industrial tools
• Personal Effects – Clothing, accessories, uniforms, and keepsakes
• Community Objects – School, church, business, or civic organization items
• Military & Service Items – Medals, equipment, and related memorabilia

Art & Visual Culture

• Paintings & Drawings – Original works depicting local people or places
• Prints & Illustrations – Engravings, lithographs, and reproduced artwork
• Signage & Advertising – Store signs, product labels, and promotional materials

Books & Research Resources

• Local History Publications – Books, pamphlets, and scholarly studies
• Genealogical Records – Family trees, research notes, and compiled histories
• Reference Materials – Atlases, directories, and specialized indexes

Digital & Contemporary Records

• Digital Files – Scanned documents, photographs, and born-digital records
• Web & Social Media Archives – Content documenting community life
• Recent Materials – Items reflecting modern history and ongoing change

Monetary Gifts

• Donations – Support preservation, conservation, and programming
• Endowments & Bequests – Long-term support for the Society’s mission
• Professional Services – Conservation, digitization, research, or design assistance
• Supplies & Equipment – Archival storage materials, display cases, or technology

Gift us, won't you?       Deed of Gift form

Volunteer, Active Participation

• Hands-on involvement – Work directly on preservation, research, and collections projects.
• Project-based roles – Contribute to clearly defined tasks with visible outcomes.
• Flexible time commitments – Serve on short-term projects or ongoing initiatives.

Skill Contribution & Development

• Apply your expertise – Use professional or personal skills in a meaningful way.
• Learn specialized practices – Gain experience in archival handling, documentation, and interpretation.
• Creative contribution – Assist with exhibits, writing, photography, or digital projects.

Community Impact

• Preservation in action – Help safeguard historical materials for future generations.
• Public-facing work – Support programs, tours, and educational outreach.
• Support local storytelling – Help ensure community history is accurately recorded and shared.

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