Museum Support

There are many ways you can support the Gunn Historical Museum; become a member, donate, volunteer, attend a fundraiser, or shop our books!

Membership

As a Friend of the Gunn Museum you will have a direct impact on the future of the Gunn Historical Museum, which has been steadfastly collecting, preserving and sharing the history of Washington, Connecticut. Our annual membership runs from July to June.

As one of the benefits of Membership, you will receive the semi-annual newsletter with stories and photos from the museum’s collections. Please consider becoming a Friend by signing up for membership at one of the following annual levels:

Mary Harwood: $25
William “Bill” Bader: $50
June Barnes Willis: $100
Ella Williams: $250
Jeannie Platt: $500
Maj. William Cogswell: $1,000

You can click here to join now or send a check made out to “Gunn Historical Museum” and mail to:

Gunn Historical Museum
Friends of the Gunn Museum
P.O. Box 1419
Washington, CT 06793

Call the Museum at 860-868-7756 or email info@gunnhistoricalmuseum.org for more information. 

Volunteer

The Gunn Museum is always looking for committed volunteers to help preserve the history of Washington for the future. Whether you want to learn more about the town, love working with antiques, or are interested in meeting new people, the Museum has a place for you! Volunteering at the Museum is a great place for students to complete their community service hours. Please take a moment to fill out our Volunteer Interest Form to let us know what you’d like to help with so we can best match your skills and interests.