JOIN US
Whether you are a new or returning member, thank you for helping us continue to tell the story of the generations of Pickerings!
Member Benefits for all:
● Participate in Pickering Foundation events, including the June Garden Party/Open House.
● Enjoy docent-led tours of the House by appointment.
● Preserve the oldest home in America and a beautiful neighborhood resource.
● Support original research into family records from 1780 -1910 regarding governance, language, the Haudenosaunee, agriculture, and astronomy.
● Join an active and diverse group of neighbors interested in American history.
● Special member discounts when you attend Foundation events.
● Our newsletter, reporting on the Foundation’s activities and initiatives.
● Protect the largest private green space in Salem.
● A copy of the book that chronicles ten generations of the Pickering family of Salem, The House that John Built.
Membership Levels
Ambassador
Every person has a unique contribution as an Ambassador to our shared history.
$150
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Member benefits for two.
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Two guest admission passes to share with friends and family.
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Free admission to NARM, North American Reciprocal Museums’ participating institutions nationwide.
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Tax deductible amount: $50
Mary Orne Pickering Circle
Mary Orne. Pickering is largely responsible for the early work that allowed the Pickering Foundation to be the historical touchstone it is.
$250
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Member benefits for two.
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Two guest admission passes to share with friends and family.
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Free admission to NARM, North American Reciprocal Museums’ participating institutions nationwide.
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Tax deductible amount: $125
Kanehsadeh Society
Native-American Sachem Red Jacket conferred the name Kanehsadeh to Timothy Pickering for his work in securing Peace between the United States and the Haudenosaunee.
$500
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Member benefits for two.
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Four guest admission passes to share with friends and family.
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Free admission for two additional guests each visit.
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Private tour for up to six people, tailored to your interests.
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Free admission to NARM, North American Reciprocal Museums’ participating institutions nationwide.
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Tax deductible amount: $300
North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association®
For our Ambassador, Mary Orne Pickering Circle, and the Connisenti Society - level members, we’re excited to newly offer membership into the NARM association of museums. With a NARM membership, you’ll receive:
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Free member admission to participating NARM institutions,
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Member discounts at museum shops and
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Discounts on concert/lecture tickets
“Today, there are more than 1,400 member institutions in six different countries for people with NARM-level benefits to explore. The NARM Association boasts an array of top-notch institutional members from arts and history museums to botanical gardens, children’s museums, science centers, and more” - NARM