Every little bit helps!

Thank you so much for your interest in supporting the Newark Historical Society.  As a private, non-profit organization, the Newark Historical Society receives no government funding. We rely on the generous support of members, donors, business partners, and volunteers to advance our mission to gather, preserve and share Newark's history.

To join our business partnership program, please click HERE.

To donate to our collections, please click HERE.

Annual Fund

Annual Fund donations are one of the most important ways you can help the Newark Historical Society meet its immediate financial needs and are our primary source of unrestricted funds.  Annual Fund donations go directly into our general operating budget and are used for areas of greatest need.

Your fully tax-deductible donation may be made any time of the year.  

Please consider making a donation today!
Friends of NHS: $1-$49 Donation​ ​​
  • Donor recognition on our website
  • Invitation to annual donor appreciation event
Academy Club: $50 - $249 Donation
  • Donor recognition on our website
  • Invitation to annual donor appreciation event
  • Certificate of gratitude
Conductor's Club: $250 - $499 Donation
  • Donor recognition on our website
  • ​Invitation to annual donor appreciation event
  • Certificate of gratitude​​
  • One complimentary hour of historical research from our archives
President's Circle: $500 - $999 Donation
All previous benefits listed, plus...
  • Inclusion on President's Circle Donor Plaque to be displayed in the museum
Founder's Circle: $1000+
All benefits previously listed, plus...
  • Donor spotlight on social media, in our e-news letter and on our website
If you do not wish to use the Paypal donation links above, you can also make a donation on your next visit to the museum or mail your gift to:

Newark Historical Society
P.O. Box 711
Newark, DE 19715

Please make checks payable to:
Newark Historical Society

Special Projects

Special Project donations are earmarked for specific projects as described below.  
Adopt-an-Exhibit: $100 Donation
Each season, NHS mounts new exhibits both in the museum and  off-site at our satellite locations throughout the community.  When you adopt an exhibit, you help off-set the cost of developing these new exhibits.  Funds go towards costs associated with research, artifact and document acquisition, printing of display materials, props and fixtures. 

Benefits include:
  • Donor recognition on our website
  • Invitation to our annual donor appreciation event
  • Adoption certificate
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Library Circle: $100 Donation
NHS possess many historical books, documents and photos in our collection. We would like to make these materials available for public access via a digital archive on our website. Library Circle donors will help offset the cost of developing this digital online library.  Funds will go towards costs associated with data entry and storage.

Benefits include:
  • Donor recognition on our website
  • Invitation to our annual donor appreciation event
  • Honorary Librarian Certificate​
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Social Club: $100 Donation
​Walking tours, guest speakers and community events require a lot of resources to produce.  Social Club donors help us offset the costs associated with developing, marketing and running special events.  

Benefits include:
  • Donor recognition on our website
  • Invitation to our annual donor appreciation event
  • Reserved premium seating at events (excludes walking tours)
Don't Forget to Volunteer Time and Talent!
Does your business need to put in some volunteer hours as part of your community service goals?  We have many volunteer opportunities from one-and-done shifts to ongoing roles.  Please see our volunteer page for ways to get involved.  Businesses who partner with us will be in the running for our annual volunteer service award and will receive special recognition in social media, our monthly e-news and on our website!

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