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Become a Member

Since designation as a PA Heritage Area in 2001, SGHA has helped advance heritage tourism and conservation initiatives throughout the Lancaster & York Counties with a special focus on the Susquehanna River. As a member of the Susquehanna Gateway Heritage Area, a 501(c)3 not for profit organization, your annual membership helps fund and support our programs, projects, and operations.  

For full membership details, or to join by mail, please see PDF of brochure.
You are also welcome to make a one-time donation.

All members receive:
Advance notice of events
Discount tickets for events & lectures
10% discount on gift shop purchases
Recognition in SGHA reports to the community
Listing in Membership Book at the Zimmerman Center for Heritage (ZCH)
E-newsletter

Annual Memberships (Click on level to join)

Individual: $30 

Under IRS guidelines, all benefits at this level are tax-deductible

Family: $50

Under IRS guidelines, all benefits at this level are tax-deductible

Patron or Non-Profit Partner: $100

Additional Benefits: Recognition on website
Under IRS guidelines, all benefits at this level are tax-deductible

Businesses are invited to join at the Pleasant Garden level or higher.

Pleasant Garden: $250

Additional Benefits: Patron level plus Zimmerman Center Pen & Ink Print
Under IRS guidelines, non-tax deductible benefits at this level are valued at $35.

Long Level: $500+

Additional Benefits: Pleasant Garden Level plus two tickets to annual River Experience event, personal tour of Zimmerman Center with light refreshments. Members are invited to bring guests along for the tour.

Under IRS guidelines, non-tax deductible benefits at this level are valued at $135.

Susquehanna: $1,000+

Additional Benefits: Long Level benefits plus two additional tickets (four total) to annual River Experience event.

Under IRS guidelines, non-tax deductible benefits at this level are valued at $235.

Pennsylvania: $2,500+

Additional Benefits: Susquehanna Level plus 50% discount on one-time rental of Zimmerman Center

Under IRS guidelines, non-tax deductible benefits at this level are valued at $485.
 

Zimmerman Circle: $5,000+

Benefits include recognition on website, Zimmerman Center Pen & Ink Print, Personal Tour of ZCH, eight tickets to annual River Experience Event, free one-time rental of ZCH, recognition on a plaque at the Zimmerman Center, invitation to attend SGHA annual Board reception.

Under IRS guidelines, non-tax deductible benefits at these level are valued at $935.

Partner Events...

lowercase gallery - women of collage exhibit
Feb 25, 2012 Opening Reception Friday 2/24, show opens 2/25. "From Bits To Pieces" is an exhibit focusing solely on collage and assemblage, while honoring local women who express themselves through this media.
Susquehanna Indian Village Hike
Feb 25, 2012 Join Shank's Mare and local resident and archaeologist Jan Klinedinst on a guided hike on the Native Lands Trail portion of the Mason-Dixon Trail. We will visit the sites of our “Andastes” villages and other prehistoric and historic settlements along the Susquehanna.
Susquehanna Stories at Shank's Mare Outfitters
Mar 1, 2012 Shank’s Mare’s Dining & Learning programs feature guest speakers offering a range of subjects mostly geared to the Susquehanna River’s ecological features, historic places, and the interesting people who have made their homes here for centuries. The programs begin with a delicious dinner in The Rookery, followed by the presentation during dessert and coffee. Reserve a table for friends or family, or come on your own.
2012 York County Parks Events
Mar 1, 2012 Join the York County Parks for a variety of fun and education activities at their many county park sites
2012 Events - Lancaster County Department of Parks & Recreation
Mar 1, 2012 Join the Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation for a variety of fun and educational events at their many park facilities.