Did You Know?
What makes Bainbridge Island so unusual? It has evolved through many cultures over thousands of years. The Island was historically home to the Suquamish Tribe. It has been explored by adventurers, housed military bases, become home to immigrants from all over the world, and employed loggers at the world’s largest sawmill, shipbuilders, and farmers. It is an environment in which writers and artists thrive.
The Museum holds a rare past with important stories for the world today.
Help us keep these stories alive with a donation or by becoming a member, which you may do by clicking the Join button. Your donation or membership goes a long way to preserve and share the stores of the Island for generations to come.
Ways to Give
Your gift builds a strong and vibrant museum, enabling us to preserve and share history for these tumultuous times and generations to come. Every donation supports a new exhibit, learning program, increased access, collections care, or long-term initiative for our community. You can make a gift to the Museum in a variety of ways. Find the one that best suits you.
Use your credit card or bank account
Click the button to make a donation.
Give by cash or check
Make your check payable to:
Bainbridge History Museum
Bainbridge History Museum
215 Ericksen Avenue
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
One Call for All’s mission is to enrich and improve the lives of neighbors by coordinating an annual campaign that supports nonprofits serving Bainbridge Island. When you donate to Bainbridge History Museum through One Call for All, there are no credit card or transaction fees. Additionally, every gift you give through OCFA allows BHM to become eligible for a portion of the OFCA’s Community Fund.
Planned Giving
By including the museum in your will or trust, you become a member of the Elnora Parfitt Legacy Society. This creates a legacy of your charitable values, without impacting your current financial security.
Matching Gifts
Double the impact of your donation by asking your employer or human resources department about opportunities to match your gift to the Museum.
Designated Gifts
Sponsor an upcoming exhibit or other specific initiative.
IRA or Pension Plan
If you are age 70 ½ or older you can now make a direct transfer from your IRA or pension plan to the Museum. Please talk to your financial advisor prior to making a transfer.
Memorial Gifts
The Museum welcomes memorial gifts of any size. Recognition on-site at the Museum requires a minimum gift of $5,000. Click here for more information about commemorative giving.
Corporate and Business Support
The Museum welcomes corporate or business donations or sponsorship of fundraisers and special events, exhibits, or operation.
For more information, please contact Director of Development Michele Miller.