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The Chairman’s Society

For the Leading Supporters of Plimoth Patuxet's Educational Mission.

Members of the Chairman's Society provide the essential resources that enable Plimoth Patuxet Museums to offer meaningful personal encounters with history by enlivening and illuminating the story of America's earliest beginnings. By joining The Chairman's Society, you will allow countless visitors of all ages to find inspiration in the lives and history of the Pilgrims and Indigenous People.

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Seated guests enjoy refreshments at Chairmans Society Luncheon

Benefits

In appreciation of your generosity as a member of the Chairman's Society, you will receive a variety of special benefits designed to add to your Plimoth Patuxet experience. While each level of support brings additional enhancements, complimentary annual membership — providing unlimited admission to the Museum for a full year — is offered to all Chairman's Society members.

  • $25,000 or more

    Your Support of Plimoth Patuxet at this extraordinary leadership level brings special benefits tailored to your interests, as well as the following:

    • A behind-the-scenes Insiders' Tour with the Executive Director or Deputy Executive Director showing the latest developments on the Museum's sites
    • Opportunity for a private luncheon program at the Museum for your group of ten guests (upon request, certain date restrictions apply)
    • Reserved VIP seating at the Museum's programs, lectures, and events (pre-registration requested)
    • Plus all the benefits listed with the following levels

  • $10,000-$24,999

    Your special benefits as a leader include:

    • Invitation to join the Deputy Executive Director for an exclusive 17th-century New England day trip (date TBD)
    • Complimentary tickets (2) to the Museum's Annual Fundraising Event
    • Plus all the benefits listed with the following levels

  • $5,000-$9,999

    Your special benefits as an Ambassador include:

    • Opportunity to tour Plymouth Harbor in the Museum's "shallop" (a reproduction working boat) with a member of the Museum staff
    • Gift memberships (2 per year) to the Museum for friends, business associates, or family
    • Plus all the benefits listed with the following levels

  • $2,500-$4,999

    Your special benefits as a Sustainer include:

    • Invitation to an "Insiders' Afternoon Tea" with the Museum's Executive Director
    • Plus all the benefits listed with the following levels

  • $1,000-$2,499

    Your special benefits as a Supporter include:

    • 2 Complimentary reserved seats to any of our historic workshops or classes during the season (pre-registration requested)
    • Plus all the benefits listed with the following level

  • $500-$999

    Your special benefits as a Contributing Member include:

    • Unlimited admission to the Museum for a full year
    • Invitation for 2 to the Annual Chairman's Society Event
    • Access to a direct phone line and email address to reach staff dedicated to personally handling your special requests
    • Recognition in Plimoth Patuxet Museums' Annual Report
    • All other privileges of Museum Membership, including special Members' discounts

Plimoth Patuxet Museums gratefully acknowledges the generosity of all of our Chairman's Society members for their essential support. For more information regarding the tax-deductibility of your Chairman's Society gift, or to join the Chairman's Society, please call Michelle Cartwright Soverino, Director of Development, at (508)746-1622 × 8214.