If you have an entrance fee for the museum, junior members might be
allowed to bring in one accompanying adult free on each trip.  (Or, they
get in free when they come with an adult.) This will result in parents
coming who otherwise might not and engender good will, donations, fee
for both parents or a second parent, etc.  They could also get reduced
rates if you have kids education programs that have a fee. Our most
successful program with kids this age was a two day workshop for a
Children's Reader's Theater, presented to parents and friends at the end
of the second day.  (The play was about a real life regional historic
event.)

Lucy Sperlin
Corvallis, Oregon

Kathy Mitra wrote:
>
> We are considering adding a new category of membership to
> our historical society.  The target member would be fourth
> graders, since this is the grade in which students get local
> history in our area.  We do have a family membership of $30,
> and an individual membership of $20.  We would charge $10
> for this "junior" membership.
>
> Our goal is to increase and expand membership and to foster
> an interest in local history at a young age.
>
> Has anyone tried this?  How successful was it?  What did
> these members get for their involvement?  (We were thinking
> along the lines of special events/activities, newsletter).
>
> Advice and ideas are welcome!
>
> Thank you,
>
> Kathy Mitra
> Education Coordinator
> Three Village Historical Society
>
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