December, 2003 issue
Unique Hudson Valley Gift Ideas
Historic Hudson Valley
Historic Hudson Valley is a network of uniquely historic buildings, romantic gardens, and collections of fine and decorative arts - all with fascinating stories about the making of America.
It is also a donor-supported organization where members enjoy special access to some of the country's most beautiful and historic great estates.
Membership Benefits
Individual: $50
Unlimited free admission for one adult to Historic Hudson Valley's five historic sites: Sunnyside, Philipsburg Manor, Union Church of Pocantico Hills, Van Cortlandt Manor and Montgomery Place.
* Half-price admission to Kykuit, a National Trust historic site
* Free or reduced admission to more than 25 seasonal events
* Three guest passes for free admission to the sites
* Invitation to a candle-light tour and reception at one of the sites
* 10% discount at Historic Hudson Valley's four Museum Shops
* 10% discount to Summerweek, Historic Hudson Valley's living history day camp
* Mailings of semi-annual calendar of events, biennial Report to Donors, and newsletter
* E-mail notices of upcoming events
Senior: $35
* All the benefits of Individual Membership for seniors age 62+ (copy of ID requested)
Dual: $80
* All of above, plus unlimited free admission and discounts for a second adult
Family: $100
* All of above, plus unlimited free admission and discounts for children in the household under age 18
* Three additional guest passes
Contributor: $250
* All of above, plus recent book relating to the history of the Hudson Valley
Sponsor: $500
* All of above, plus two complimentary passes to a Country Tea at Sunnyside
Patron: $750
* All of above, plus invitation to a private cocktail reception
Henry Hudson Society
* All of above, plus invitation to a private seminar and cocktail reception at one of Historic Hudson Valley's landmark properties
* Private, customized tour of any Historic Hudson Valley site followed by a picnic lunch for up to four people.
Checks or credit card information, with contact details should be mailed to Historic Hudson Valley, 150 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591-9736.
Hudson Valley Writers' Center
The Writers' Center acknowledges: "These have been challenging times for all not-fot-profit organizations and the Writers' Center is no exception. As our fiscal year nears its end, we hold our collective breath."
All members receive discounts on classes, workshops, and other HVWC events.
Join at $100 or more and receive one of the following: 1) a signed, first edition copy of Pete Seeger's Storytelling Book donated by Pete and co-author Paul DuBois Jacobs, 2) a copy of one of the Slapering Hol Press poetry publications, 3) a T-shirt especially designed by the late Jerry Garcia.
Patrons may select any two of the above and sustainers may have all three. Members should indicate their preference and (if apropriate) T-shirt size.
Sustainer - $300 or more
Patron - $150 or more
Supporter - $100 or more
Family - $45
Basic - $35
Senior or Student - $20
Hudson Valley Writers' Center
300 Riverside Drive
Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591-1414
Gift Support for the Hudson River
Clearwater
Membership helps protect and restore the Hudson River and related waterways by supporting Clearwater´s work:
* Education programs on board the sloop Clearwater and school field trips on land.
* Celebration of the gains made to establish a healthier river environment.
* Advocacy in Albany and Washington, D.C. for protection of our precious resources.
Membership benefits include:
* A subscription to the "Navigator," the bimonthly newsletter.
* The opportunity to join the crew for a week as an on-board volunteer.
* Discounted purchases on Clearwater merchandise.
* Reduced admission to Clearwater´s annual music festival - the Great Hudson River Revival.
* The opportunity to elect members of Clearwater´s Board of Directors.
Individual: $35
Family: $50
Contributor: $100
Checks, with contact information, may be mailed to:
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc.
112 Market Street,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
The New Netherland Museum
Support the New Netherland Museum and help the Half Moon
Individual: $30
Dual/Family: $40
Supporting: $50
Captain's Club: $100
The New Netherland Museum
Membership Department
P.O. Box 10609
Albany NY 12201-5609
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