As we come to the years' end, we are so fortunate that we have been able to move ahead in these challenging times. Because of the Generous response of our base, the important work was able to begin... crafting the museum that will welcome visitors for many, many years to come. Help us build our legacy!
Got a minute? Check out these images from FY20. Please consider making a donation to keep us strong in 2021.
No doubt Captain Avery sailed some difficult waters in his time on the Chesapeake Bay. Likewise, his namesake museum is facing some choppy waters now. Fortunately, the Captain Avery Museum is in a good position to not only weather this storm, but to emerge a better museum and community center.
Here are three reasons why:
First, just as the clouds gathered in early March, the finishing touches were being put on our major renovations accomplished with the guidance of our committed board and the generous help of our members, sponsors, and grantors. An open and airy great room, a new entrance porch to the museum, handicapped access from our waterfront porch, and much-needed storage and interior doors make visiting the museum more inviting, functional, and fun!
Second, we applied for and received emergency funding from foundations and government – a show of their confidence in our ability and determination to thrive.
Third, we have a major opportunity at this time to complete our journey to a modern, fully re-imagined museum. We have already done the work to set the stage. We have culled through centuries of historic artifacts and researched how best to position our unique museum. We have also developed a professional roadmap to tell the stories of Salem and Lucretia Avery and the Shady Side community in the context of our precious Chesapeake Bay.
Your help is needed for the next step of designing and installing the museum exhibits to showcase our artifacts and stories. This can happen now so we can reopen our new museum in 2021. We have just been awarded a Maryland state grant to help with funding, but your support is needed to match this grant, and will be leveraged many times over. Please consider joining Captain Avery Museum or making an increase in your membership support this year. It is especially needed now, and it will go further than ever before.
Please consider an additional gift or choose one of the higher levels of memberships to help us realize our vision for Captain Avery Museum. With your help, there will be clear skies ahead for Captain Avery Museum and our entire community!
Dear Visitor,
Thank you for renewing or beginning your membership in the Captain Avery Museum! Our member year runs from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. Dues provide the support we need to offer so many programs at minimal or no cost. Read below for the benefits associated with different membership levels.
Please consider an additional donation to help our museum re-opening in 2021.
Sincerely,
Deborah Gangloff, Ph.D., Executive Director
Captain Avery Museum Membership - July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021
All members receive discounts for some special events and programs of the Captain Avery Museum , a 10% discount on all sale items and a 10% discount on Museum Rentals for private parties.
____Individual $30 ____Couple $55 ____Family (3 or more) $65
Additional benefits vary by membership level and are listed below:
___Friend $125
· Reciprocal membership access to 1,178 museums through the North American Reciprocal Museum Association - with free admission and member discounts.
· Two tickets to the Oyster Festival
___Donor $250
All the benefits of the Friend level, plus
· Two tickets to Music on the Lawn
___Patron $500
All the benefits of the Donor level, plus
· Four tickets to the Oyster Festival
· Two Tickets to Music on the Lawn
___Benefactor $1,000
All the benefits of the Patron level, plus
Wine and Cheese Reception with Executive Director
and Private Museum tour
__Captain's Circle $5,000 and above
All the benefits of the Benefactor level, plus
One use of the Museum and/or grounds for a private party
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