We are a medium-sized local history museum and did our first major
black-tie fundraiser last year. It was also a re-creation of an
historical event. We could only fit about 130 people for a sit-down
dinner, so we had to go on the high-side to make money. We decided to
for it, and charged $150 per person, with the blessing of the chair
people, and the promise that we wouldn't "nickel and dime" the guests
once they got there. We were pleasantly surprised to see how many people
(who previously gave $30 - $50 a year) were willing to pay $300 a
couple. Most of that was a donation, of course (cost was $65 a person).
People who wanted to be there in historic dress to participate, but
couldn't/wouldn't pay the ticket price, were considered volunteers and
did not dine with the guests. (We had a hospitality room where
volunteers could rest with food and drinks.) We made $30,000 without a
silent auction.
Kristin A. Hansen
Director of Development
Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum
101 W. Main St.
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 521-2859, ext. 228
Fax: (262) 521-2865
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Subject: [MUSEUM-L] reenactors at ball
We are planning a Heritage Ball as a fundraiser. The 8th Regiment Band
(mid-19th century) is providing music for free. The local SCV is
excited about participating. I'm in a quandary about what to charge for
tickets. Cost per person including food, drinks, rental etc. is $38.75.
We can seat 200. Our goal is to raise $20,000. I plan on asking 20 old
Rome families and businesses to "host" at $1000. For that they receive
4 dinner tickets and a brief family history in the program. This leaves
120 seats at $75.00. This gets us to our goal.
Here's the dilemma. My dear friend from the band says most re-enactors
would expect to and be willing to pay $50 per couple max. I don't want
this to be an elitist event but $50 for a couple doesn't break even much
less raise funds! We had planned on advertising the ball to regional
re-enactors and inviting local re-enactors. I don't want to offend them
with the high ticket price. We really need them there to provide a
sense of authenticity. The band members will receive free tickets but I
can't give all re-enactors free tickets. I can't think of a way to have
two ticket prices without it becoming uncomfortable.
Any sage advice? If you've put on a ball before I'd love to hear from
you!
Thanks,
Katie
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Katie Anderson
Museum Director
Rome Area History Museum
305 Broad Street
Rome, GA 30161
706-235-8051
cell 678-908-7751
fax 706-235-6631
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now open at the Rome Area History Museum. "World War II: The Home
Front" contains photos and artifacts from the 1940s that tell the story
of this transformational time. A video containing clips of oral history
interviews with local WWII veterans and civilians is on view in the
exhibit.
As a partner of the Library of Congress Veterans History Project, we are
coordinating an oral history project with World War II veterans and
civilians in northwest Georgia. It is vital that we preserve these
stories. Please contact the Museum to schedule interviews.
The oral history project and exhibit are supported in part by a grant
from the Georgia Humanities Council.
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