Annual Fund/Membership

Annual Fund

The Annual Fund supports the yearly operations of WHS&M. Your gift will help the WHS&M to:

  • Collect, preserve, exhibit, and celebrate objects of Wellfleet’s material culture and historical record.

  • Continue educational programming for children and adults.

  • Establish a library and archives to facilitate research, education, and outreach to the community.

  • Maintain the buildings and grounds.

  • Stay current with technology.

  • Keep the lights on.

Building Fund

The WHS&M façades at 266, 261, and 258 Main Street have been restored to their original mid-nineteenth century appearance. A donation to the Building Fund will help the WHS&M to:

  • Integrate these three structures to create uninterrupted interior flow.

  • Build an addition to house stairways, bathrooms, kitchenette, lobby, and an elevator making the entire museum ADA accessible.

  • Install electrical, HVAC, plumbing, insulation, and security and sprinkler systems.

  • Create a reception area, Museum shop, interactive exhibit spaces, a multipurpose space, and climate-controlled room for archival storage.

  • Upgrade Museum computers and IT systems.

  • Establish a maintenance fund.

    Any donation is appreciated or select a naming opportunity.