Fiscal Sponsorship
Friends of
Silver City Museum
Friends of Silver City Museum
Who Are the Friends of the Silver City Museum?
The Friends of the Silver City Museum is a group of people supporting the Silver City Museum. Their support complements public resources with private philanthropy. This vital partnership allows the museum to achieve excellence beyond what municipal funding alone could support, serving as an exemplary model of what a successful public/private partnership represents.
As the museum’s premier support organization, The Friends stands committed to helping preserve and celebrate the distinctive history and culture that shapes Grant County’s identity, ensuring our heritage remains professionally preserved and accessible to all.
SUPPORT OUR MISSION
Become a Member or Renew Your Membership
The Friends of the Silver City Museum invites you to become part of Grant County’s living legacy. By joining a dedicated community of supporters, you help maintain the museum’s prestigious national accreditation and contribute directly to the development of award-winning exhibits and engaging programs.
Make a Donation
Your additional support makes a meaningful difference! Every contribution, large or small, directly supports the museum’s mission to preserve our region’s heritage. Whether you’re moved by a particular exhibit, want to honor a loved one’s memory, or simply believe in the importance of local history and culture, your donation helps ensure future generations will connect with their past.
Donations support the same vital areas as memberships – from collection care and educational programming to community outreach and research initiatives. Your generosity helps bridge the gap between public funding and the museum’s aspirations for excellence.
WHY YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS
Through your annual support, The Friends provides crucial funding for:
- Collection Care – Conservation materials, archival storage supplies, and specialized equipment for preserving delicate artifacts
- Exhibition Development – Custom display cases, professional mounting systems, and interpretive panels that bring history to life
- Educational Programming – Hands-on history programs for students and teachers, guest speaker honorariums, and workshop materials for all ages
- Community Outreach – Materials for local and regional events, accessibility accommodations
- Professional Development – Staff training, conference attendance, and consulting services to maintain our national accreditation standards
- Research Support – Oral history recording equipment, digitization of fragile documents, and publication of local history research
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
When you join The Friends of the Silver City Museum, you’ll receive:
- Monthly Updates – Stay informed about museum activities, special events, and ongoing projects
- The Mansardian ™ – The museum’s quarterly newsletter is Grant County’s trusted source for local history and museum happenings
- Exclusive Invitations – Be first to attend special exhibition openings and member-only events
- Discounts – Enjoy special pricing on Museum Store purchases and select programs
Most importantly, you become an active participant in preserving and celebrating the incredible heritage that makes Grant County unique!
Make an Additional Donation Today!
The Friends of the Silver City Museum operates under the fiscal sponsorship of Gila Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible through this fiscal sponsor.
Become a Member Today!
Support the preservation of Grant County’s heritage by becoming a member today.
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