Your Gift to SHMA
The Steilacoom Historical Museum Association is an entirely volunteer organization. Its operation depends almost solely upon the generosity of individual men, women, and children who donate their time and energy. If you would like to volunteer to work on one or more of SHMA’s many activities, please contact us by telephone or mail (see CONTACT US). Many families volunteer as a unit. If you would also like to become a member of the Association, we invite you to complete and submit an application for membership. Please visit the webpage entitled BECOME A MEMBER. The many opportunities for volunteer work are listed there also.
Individuals or organizations may also support the work of SHMA through special gifts of money or property. The donation or selling of property for a reasonable price has allowed SHMA to obtain title to significant historic buildings. Since SHMA is a non-profit volunteer organization, there may be opportunities for tax savings through your gifts.
The restoration of SHMA’s historic properties has been possible through the hard work of Association members, the generous support of the community, and through significant grants from the following agencies and foundations:
SAVE AMERICA’S TREASURES (NATIONAL PARK SERVICE)
WASHINGTON STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY HERITAGE RESOURCES CENTER
BEN CHENEY FOUNDATION
FUCHS FOUNDATION
KILWORTH FOUNDATIONS
If you would like to donate a special gift of money, please click on the link below. Thank you for your interest in the preservation of history in Washington's first incorporated town.
