Belonging & Stewardship

Membership Is a Commitment to Legacy.

Membership at the Historic Franklin House & Gallery is more than admission—it’s a lasting commitment to preservation, education, and community.

As a member, you help sustain a historic home built on service, safety, and uplift while enjoying meaningful benefits and a deeper connection to Dr. James Franklin’s enduring legacy.

Why Membership Matters

Membership creates a lasting relationship between you and the Historic Franklin House & Gallery. Your annual support allows us to plan thoughtfully, preserve responsibly, and expand programming that serves the community year-round.

Stewardship

Membership ensures ongoing care of a 1924 historic landmark, safeguarding its structure, stories, and significance for generations to come.

Education

Annual memberships provide consistent support for exhibits, guided tours, lectures, and youth programming that bring Dr. Franklin’s legacy to life.

Community

Members help keep the House open, welcoming, and accessible—a place for learning, reflection, and shared cultural experience.

An Ongoing Investment in Preservation

Membership is more than admission—it is an investment in preservation, art, and community. By becoming a member of the Dr. James Franklin Historic House & Gallery, you help sustain an important cultural landmark while enjoying meaningful benefits and a deeper connection to its mission.

Memberships renew annually and may be purchased as a gift. The Historic Franklin House & Gallery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and contributions are tax-deductible.

A Legacy Worth Protecting

“He never turned an indigent patient away.”

— Inscription honoring Dr. James A. Franklin

As a member, you help continue a legacy defined by service and generosity. Your ongoing commitment ensures the Historic Franklin House & Gallery remains a place where history is preserved, stories are shared, and the community is welcomed with care.

Thank You

Thank you for supporting the Dr. James Franklin Historic House & Gallery! Your generosity helps preserve history, uplift the community, and inspire future generations!