Make Your Mark on Local History
In 2024, the Tri-Cities Historical Museum...
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took a big first step in an initiative to enrich the Tri-Cities timeline with the renovation of our front window, making room for a new Maritime Exploration Space that explores local history through the lens of our shoreline, lakes, and waterways.
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prioritized the conservation of several one-of-a-kind artifacts, while expanding our outreach to researchers, educators, students, and hobby historians about using the Museum’s Community Archive and Research Center to explore local history.
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brought local history to life by offering hands-on learning for little explorers, high-interest lectures and workshops to support creative ageing, and new K-12 enrichment activities.
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continued our stewardship of the historic 154-year-old Akeley Building, our largest artifact, and the 73,000+ collection that tells the stories of the Tri-Cities.
Do you have a question about giving to the Museum?
Please get in touch with Elisa Hopper, Development Director at (616) 842-0700 x 120 or connectingtohistory@tchmuseum.org
Make a Memorial Gift
Pay tribute to someone who lived in the Tri-Cities, loved visiting, or was passionate about Tri-Cities Historical Museum by making a gift in their name.
Or, give a gift to celebrate an anniversary, birthday, or other special event, dedicating your gift in honor of the occasion. We print all Memorial and Dedication gifts in the TCHM Annual Report, unless you choose to remain anonymous.
Make a Bequest or Planned Gift and become a History Keeper
The Tri-Cities Historical Museum accepts and appreciates planned gifts in a variety of forms, including as a beneficiary of a bequest through your will or estate plans, through an IRA or 401(k) retirement account, or through a life insurance policy.
To participate in the Museum’s legacy giving program and become a "History Keeper," first arrange for your planned gift or bequest to the Tri-Cities Historical Museum. Let the Museum know you've designated a gift:
Donate an Object
to the Museum’s collection
Another great way to support the Museum is to donate historical objects related to the Tri-Cities. Learn more about donating items to the Museum’s collection here.
Donate your Oral History to the Museum’s collection
Share your family or business story with future generations! Learn more about donating your oral history to the Museum’s collection here.
Make a Tax-Deductible Contribution
The Tri-Cities Historical Museum operates under 501(c)(3) non-profit status. Our Tax EIN is #23-7070227. Give to our Collections, Education, Exhibitions, or Facilities funds (above), or choose one of these options: