DONATIONS
Memberships
Please consider making a donation today! The Sample-McDougald House Preservation Society is a Florida not-for-profit corporation. Designated a 501(c) (3) organization, contributions to the Sample-McDougald House are tax deductible.
Membership Levels & Benefits
Make history and join or renew your membership to the Sample-McDougald House! Membership contributions are a cornerstone of our sustainability, and your donation makes a difference. Knowing you contributed to the preservation of the community’s history is rewarding in itself, however; you’ll also receive special benefits made available only to members. Members receive year-round admission, discounts on retail merchandise, venue rentals and select event tickets, as well as advance notice of and invitations to events. There’s a Membership Level that’s right for you, it’s tax deductible and affordable. Join Today!
Benefits for all member levels:
- Anytime general tour admission to the SMH except during selected events
- Subscription to the SMH newsletter
- Advanced notice and invitation to events
- Named listing in the annual report
- Time Travelers reciprocal membership – Free admission and discounts at more than 250 historical sites and museums in the US
INDIVIDUAL – $35.00
Basic membership benefits for one person
DUO – $40.00
Basic membership benefits for two people
FAMILY – $50.00
Basic membership benefits for two people and children or grandchildren under the age of 18
BENEFACTOR – $100.00
Family level benefits PLUS two additional guests per visit
SUSTAINER – $250.00
Benefactor level benefits PLUS two tickets to the Holiday Home Tour
Two complimentary signature glass holiday ornaments
PIONEER – $500.00
Sustainer level benefits PLUS
Ten complimentary admission passes
PATRON – $1,000.00
Pioneer level benefits PLUS
25% discount on one venue rental
Ten complimentary admission passes
GOLD PINEAPPLE CLUB – $2,500.00
Patron level benefits PLUS
Ten additional complimentary admission passes (20 total)
Private behind the scenes tour up to 15 guests with the Executive Director Memberships
Membership Information
- All memberships are valid for one year from the date of enrollment.
- Please allow 14 days to receive your membership materials. Please notify us if you have not received your membership materials after 30 days.
- Memberships, membership benefits and membership cards are not transferable.
- A second proof of identification may be requested by SMH employees.
- Memberships that include two or more persons receive TWO cards for the household with the primary name on the card.
- Additional contributions to the Sample McDougald House are welcome and are considered outside your membership fees.
- Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Lost or stolen membership cards will be replaced upon request.
- All guests must be accompanied by member.
If you have purchased regular priced admission to the Sample McDougald House the same day you purchase a membership, the price of admission can be applied to the cost of your membership up to a certain amount. Amount that can be applied per membership:
- Individual Membership – $5.00 off
- Duo and Family Membership – up to $10.00 off
- Sustainer, Donor, Patron, Sponsor, Club and Council Membership – up to $20.00 off
- Membership renewals may be processed 3 months before your membership expires.
- The Sample McDougald House does not retain the financial information of its members on record. This information must be resubmitted with each renewal.
- You can upgrade your membership at any time. Call or email us for details.
- The Sample McDougald House reserves the right, in our sole discretion, to refuse entry and/or membership to a member and to revoke a membership without refund if a member behaves in such a manner which is unbecoming, threatening or abusive while currently enrolled in our membership program. We reserve the right to amend the terms of these policies at any time.