The Best Membership Deal in History

The Rosewell Foundation proudly offers its supporters “The Best Membership Deal in History.” A registered Virginia Historic Landmark, Rosewell is an outstanding example of colonial brickwork and was the home of Virginia governor John Page.

“I don’t know of many other organizations that offer membership for just $10 per person,” said executive director Hilarie Hicks. “Of course we’ll accept donations in any amount, but we keep our basic membership affordable because we want to invite everyone who cares about our history to become a member.”

The $10 membership offers the member free admission to Rosewell for the year, as well as a 10% gift shop discount and a newsletter. More importantly, membership is a way to take part in the ongoing preservation, study, and presentation of the historic Rosewell ruin.

Approximately 25% of the Foundation’s current 500+ members live in Gloucester county, 50% live elsewhere in Virginia, and 25% live elsewhere in the United States.

“It usually surprises people, to realize how far our membership is spread out,” Hicks stated. “The other thing that surprises people is how crucial membership donations are to our work.” While the Rosewell Foundation has competed successfully for grants for specific projects, these occasional grants do not cover the day-to-day expenses of running the historic site.

A total of 102 new members joined the Foundation in 2009, exceeding the goal of the "100 New Members" campaign. Feeling left out? You can become one of our first new members in 2010! Just send your check for $10 to the Rosewell Foundation, PO Box 1456, Gloucester, VA 23061. For further information, call (804) 693-2585.