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Member Benefits
Membership in the Port Chester Historical Society connects you with a community of people who share a passion for local history. Members receive newsletters and special mailings, advance invitations to public and members-only events, tours, and educational programs, as well as opportunities to support and participate in the preservation of Port Chester’s heritage.
Business and corporate sponsors receive recognition in Society publications and promotional materials, along with acknowledgment at public events and community gatherings, demonstrating their commitment to preserving and celebrating our shared history.
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Set up a one-time or monthly donation to help support the historical society’s efforts to preserve and exhibit Port Chester’s history.
A volunteer is pictured lining archival boxes with acid-free paper to store and preserve pieces from the Port Chester Historical Society textile collection.
Volunteer Opportunities
Spring House Cleaning
Help freshen up the interior of the Bush-Lyon Homestead for the season.
Spring Garden Clean-Up
Assist with outdoor maintenance and beautification of our historical garden at the Bush-Lyon Homestead.
Picture Rail Installation
Help hang and install wooden picture rails in the rooms of the Bush-Lyon Homestead. Basic carpentry experience or strong helping hands are appreciated.
Paperwork Organization
Help us sort and organize deeds of gift, loan agreements, and other records (both physical and digital).
Collections Research
Research and document items such as photographs, furniture, and textiles.
Textile Work
Assist with vacuuming, packing, and labeling historic textiles into archival boxes.
Cataloguing (Coming Soon)
Interested in collections cataloguing? Let us know—we’ll reach out when this phase begins.