Help Keep History Alive
Every story preserved, artifact protected, student inspired, and exhibition created is made possible through the support of people who believe Western Virginia's history matters.
As a nonprofit organization, the Historical Society of Western Virginia relies on the generosity of members, donors, sponsors, and community partners to preserve and share the stories that connect our community to its past and future.
Your Support Makes Discovery Possible
History is more than a collection of objects. It's the stories, places, traditions, and experiences that shape who we are.
Your support helps HSWV preserve collections, care for historic artifacts, create engaging exhibitions, expand educational programs, and ensure future generations can discover the rich history of Western Virginia.
Whether you become a member, make a donation, sponsor a program, or support a special project, every contribution helps strengthen our mission and expand our impact throughout the community.
You can also support what we do by volunteering with us. Sign up below.
Membership Benefits
Every HSWV membership helps preserve the stories, collections, and historic resources that connect Western Virginia's past, present, and future.
Free admission to the Roanoke History Museum and O. Winston Link Museum
Free admission to exhibition openings and gallery talks
Free admission to Kegley lectures
Complimentary digital copy of the Annual Kegley Journal
($10 upgrade available for a printed copy)
Reciprocal admission to 100+ participating museums through the Southeastern Museums Conference
10% discount in the Museum Gift Shop
Member pricing on classes, trips, and special events
Become A Member
Enjoy unlimited visits, exclusive events, and the satisfaction of supporting our mission year-round.
Corporate Partnerships
Businesses that invest in the Roanoke History & O. Winston Link Museums strengthen our community and gain meaningful visibility with engaged audiences.
Make An Impact
Every gift, large or small, helps the museums care for, acquire, and interpret collections that tell our region's stories, expanding programs in the museum, in the school systems, or out in the community.
Make a donation
Every donation helps preserve western Virginia's stories and keeps history accessible for future generations.
Donations to the Museum support day-to-day operations and programming, including exhibitions, educational initiatives, public programs, and general care of the museum space.
These gifts allow us to respond to current needs and opportunities while continuing to welcome and engage our community.
Gifts to the Sara Airheart Endowment for Collections provide long-term support for the preservation, conservation, and growth of the museum’s collections. Endowment donations help ensure that important historical objects, artworks, and archival materials are cared for and accessible well into the future.
This is a lasting way to invest in the stewardship of our region’s history.
Gifts to the H&C Coffee Legacy Fund provides long-term support for the repair and ongoing maintenance of the H&C Coffee Sign, one of Roanoke’s most recognizable landmarks and a neon icon since 1946.
Contribute to a fund, receive an immediate tax deduction, and recommend grants over time to charities of your choice.
Options like Charitable Remainder TRusts (CRTs) and Charitable Lead Trusts (CLTs) allow you to support causes while receiving income or tax benefits.
Simple and effective direct gifts to nonprofits can provide immediate support while offering tax deductions.
If you're 70.5 or older, you can donate directly from your IRA to a charity, satisfying required minimum distributions (RMDs) while avoiding taxable income.
Donating stocks, real estate, or other assets can seek to maximize tax advantages while increasing the impact of your contribution.
Establish a private foundation to support causes for generations, providing structured and long-term charitable giving.
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Thank you to our Corporate Partners
The Society and its museums could not function without the help of area governments, grant agencies, local businesses and individuals. We greatly appreciate their support.
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