Become a Member

Thank you for supporting preservation in Durham.

Preservation Durham is a membership organization.  All donors at a minimum contribution of $5 per month as a preserver or a $50 one-time donation become members.  Young professionals under age 35 donate $30 per year.  Your donation today supports the work of Preservation Durham’s staff and volunteers, including advocating for preservation issues before city leaders, the Open Durham online archive, walking and bike tours, offering education and technical assistance to homeowners, and developing a grant fund for historic renovations.

Membership Levels

Young Professionals (under 35)                     $30
Individual                                                            $50
Family                                                                  $75
Patron                                                                  $100
Professional Associates Network                   $200
Sustainer                                                             $250
1869 Society                                                        $500

George Watts Hill Leadership Circle

As you donate, please consider joining Preservation Durham’s George Watts Hill Leadership Circle, a group of individual and corporate donors who give at least $1,000 annually to Preservation Durham’s general fund. Hill Circle members come together several times a year to discuss important preservation issues and enjoy special tours.

Mr. Hill was a banker, businessman, civic leader and philanthropist, who influenced many areas of Durham life for half a century. He was one of the first to recognize the vision of Preservation Durham and generously funded the Society’s first publication, Bull Durham and Beyond. Preservation Durham is pleased to honor him and to thank members of his family who carry on his tradition of philanthropy.

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Preservation Durham is a 501(c)3 non-profit and your donation is fully tax-deductible.

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There are several other ways to support the work of Preservation Durham:

EVENT SPONSOR

Preservation Durham holds several events each year that are sponsored by individuals and local businesses, such as the Old Durham Home Tour, the Preservation Party Fall Fundraiser, Renovators Network, and other event series.  Sponsorships are acknowledged in advertising for the event, printed materials at the event and on our website (clickable links can include your business logo).

DONATION IN KIND

At several of our events, we auction or raffle items donated by local businesses. These items include craft goods, local products, professional services, gift certificates and much more. The silent auction at the Preservation Party Fall Fundraiser, for example, is attended by an average of 250 people each year. Donating an item is a great way to get your business seen by our membership. Let us know if you have something to donate.

We also gratefully accept donations of office equipment, professional services, and office space.

PLANNED GIVING

Remembering Preservation Durham in your estate planning is one way to ensure a legacy of preserving our historic assets. Gifts may be made in the form of bequests, annuities, insurance benefits, and gifts of property. Your planned gift may be used to support a Preservation Durham’s ongoing work or a specific area of interest, such as rehabilitation funds for EPF properties, outreach and education work, publication of historic research, etc. Please contact us to discuss your planned giving options.