Why Join Owen County Preservations?
Love our local history? Want to help ensure the beautiful old buildings, memorials, and landmarks you drive by today are still here for your grandchildren to enjoy? Becoming a member of Owen County Preservations is one of the most effective and rewarding ways to make that happen—and you’ll get some nice perks too.
Here’s what membership gives you:
Member Benefits
- Discounts on Activities & Events
As a member, you’ll get reduced pricing for all preservation events, tours, fundraisers, and educational programs. Whether it’s workshops, heritage walks, or special exhibits, you pay less. - Voting Privileges at Annual Meetings
Have a say in what the organization does! Members vote on key decisions, leadership, and preservation priorities at our yearly meeting. Your voice helps shape what gets done—what gets saved, restored, or celebrated. - Insider Access
Get notified first about new projects, volunteer opportunities, and behind-the-scenes tours. You’ll hear the latest updates before the general public, and sometimes get special member-only access or previews. - Connection & Community
Meet others who care about heritage, architecture, and local history. Share stories, skills, and passion. Whether you’re a longtime history buff or just curious, membership connects you to like-minded folks. - Pride & Impact
Supporting restoration efforts—like of the Crisp Schoolhouse, the Soldiers Memorial Pavilion, and the Tivoli Theatre—doesn’t just preserve buildings. It preserves identity. Your membership becomes a part of something lasting. When people see your name (on membership rolls or at events), they see someone who steps up for their community’s past and future.
How to Join
- Fill out our membership form (online or in person)
- Choose your level – Single $15, Family $25, Student $5
- Pay the annual dues
- Start enjoying the benefits immediately
A Little More Than Membership—It’s Stewardship
Owen County’s history isn’t preserved by buildings alone—it’s preserved by people who care. By becoming a member, you aren’t just buying discounts or getting voting rights. You’re helping fund real, tangible work: restoring landmarks, maintaining historic spaces, recognizing preservation heroes, and keeping our heritage alive.
Without membership support, many preservation projects stall. But with enough caring people behind them, projects get done.