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| Become a member of one of Belle Grove's membership societies and receive reduced admission rates, discounts on purchases and events and other special membership benefits. All proceeds are used to fund Belle Grove operations and exhibits. |
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BECOMING A MEMBER Belle Grove Plantation is one of the oldest and most significant historic house museums in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and is completely self-supporting! The education programs, museum operations, visitor exhibits and restoration projects of Belle Grove are funded from a variety of financial resources: membership in Belle Grove, Inc. or one of its Societies, Special Events, and daily admissions. Admissions constitute only 7% of the revenues. Membership Societies give members an opportunity to invest in the operations and activities at levels equal to their commitment to continue the heritage of this superb historic home. All Membership Society gifts directly benefit Belle Grove. Categories and Benefits of Membership Belle Grove Join as either $35 Individual or $40 Family (defined as husband, wife and dependant children.) Benefits include:
Combination Membership Includes all the benefits of membership in Belle Grove, Inc. plus:
The Hite Society $100 Honors Major Isaac Hite, Jr. for whom Belle Grove was built in 1797. Included in this society are all the benefits of membership in Belle Grove, Inc. and the National Trust plus an invitation for two to an Exhibition Opening Reception at Belle Grove. The Hunnewell Society $250 Honors Francis Welles Hunnewell, who bequeathed Belle Grove to the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 1964. It includes all the benefits of the Hite Society plus an invitation for two to the Grand Opening of Christmas at Belle Grove. President's Society $500 or more This includes all the benefits of membership in the Hunnewell Society plus an invitation for two to the annual President's Society Candlelight Dinner in the Manor House.. Heritage Society $1000 or more Includes all the benefits of membership in the President's Society plus an annual invitation to participate in National Trust Heritage Society Tours, special Tours at the time of the National Trust Annual Preservation Conference. Special Trust newsletters, and, listing in the annual report. Madison Society $2500 or more Includes all the benefits of membership in the Heritage Society plus discounts on special property use at Belle Grove, complimentary behind-the-scenes tours of the museum for you and your guests, invitation to join National Trust President Richard Moe on the exclusive, annual President's Circle Tour and the pleasure of knowing that you are providing an extra measure of support for Belle Grove Plantation.
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