ADOPT AN ARTIFACT
SUPPORT HISTORY. PRESERVE STORIES.
HOW IT WORKS
1. Choose an Adoption Level
- Adoption levels start at just $50 and go up to $250+ for featured artifacts.
2. Fill out the Form and Make your Gift at the Register
- For levels $250+, select from a variety of unique artifacts in our collection—featured on the wall display.
3. Enjoy the Benefits
- Personalized Adoption Certificate [artifact photo and history, if applicable].
- Recognition in the museum and on our website.
- The joy of knowing you are preserving history for generations to come.
ADOPTION LEVELS
$50 – Artifact Caregiver
Supports supplies like acid-free boxes, mounts, and padded hangers.
$100 – Preservation Partner
Funds professional care and cleaning for delicate items.
$250+ – Heritage Champion
Sponsors conservation of a featured artifact, with special recognition.
Adoptable Artifacts
Click on an image to view our gallery of adoptable artifacts. Every artifact in our collection has a story worth protecting. From a ship captain's logbook to a Coast Guard uniform and pioneer diaries -- these objects bring history to life. Your symbolic adoption ensures these stories can be shared with our visitors for years to come. All donations are tax-deductible. As a thank you, you will receive an adoption certificate.
Adopt an Artifact
