Donations

There are many ways you can support THS in our mission to preserve Talbot County’s history and educate the public about it. Whether you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, donating objects to our collections, volunteering, or making a financial contribution, we appreciate all the support we receive.

Ways to Support THS
There are many meaningful ways you can help THS fulfill its mission
to preserve its rich heritage. Your involvement makes a big difference,
and we appreciate all the support we receive.

Support our Annual Giving by making a financial contribution to help sustain our
preservation and educational activities.
Consider adding THS to your estate planning.
Donate art, furniture, and documents with a Talbot County provenance to our
collection to help us preserve the artifacts and stories that tell the history of
Talbot County.
Annual Business Sponsors fund our exhibits and related programming.

Donate

THS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We encourage you to consult a licensed tax advisor, estate planner, financial advisor, or similar professional. A copy of our financial statement is available upon request. Your tax advisor may request this THS identification number:
EIN 52-6044645

Ways to Donate:

Annual Giving Campaign

THS officially launches its Annual Giving Campaign in the fall but gratefully accepts donations throughout the year. These donations are our primary revenue source and vital for fulfilling our mission of making local history accessible.

Please consider a generous donation to the Annual Giving Campaign in one of four ways:

Contribute electronically (If you would like to set up a recurring monthly donation, please call our office at (410) 822-0773).
Mail a check with this form directly to the Talbot Historical Society, 30 S. Washington St., Easton, MD 21601
Annual Business Sponsorships fund our exhibits and related programming. See the brochure here and the levels of giving for corporate sponsorship here.
You can donate stocks or dividends either as a one-time or recurring gift by transferring your stock account to the THS account at Morgan Stanley (DTC 0015), Account Number 923-0117799-16. Before making your transfer, please notify us by contacting Peggy Morey, THS Executive Director, at director@talbothistory.org or by calling at 410-822-1287.

Planned Giving

Support our legacy with one of your own

You can continue to support the Talbot Historical Society even after your lifetime through a planned gift, whether it involves estate planning or financial planning. The following are options to consider:

Include THS in your will or trust, or name THS as the beneficiary.
Add this language to your legal documents: I bequeath (a dollar amount, stocks, or a percentage of my estate) to Talbot Historical Society, Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, whose principal office is located at 30 S. Washington St., Easton, MD 21601, with the Tax Identification Number (EIN 52-6044645).
If you have an insurance policy or annuity, you may name THS as the beneficiary of the proceeds or corpus.

Donate to the Collection

We sincerely appreciate your interest in donating your photographs, documents, objects, and books to our collections. If you have an object or objects you are considering donating to Talbot Historical Society, please email the THS director, Peggy Morey, at director@talbothistory.org or call 410-822-1287.

To expedite your inquiry, you may send a photo of the potential donation along with any information about its history. Do not bring potential donations to the Talbot Historical Society without an appointment with a Museum staff member. We cannot accept donations without a scheduled appointment.

Criteria for Donations:
When considering donating an object to the Talbot Historical Society, please note that all items are submitted for accession must be related to Talbot County, possess historic or artistic value, and comply with the Society's collection policy. Due to our limited storage and scope, we reserve the right to decline any donation. If we are unable to accept your donation, we might refer you to a more suitable organization.

Other Ways to Contribute:

Become a Member

Volunteer

Sponsorship