Why be a donor?

To keep an interest in local history
To maintain a museum with artifacts, displays, and exhibitions to document and reflect our pioneer heritage
To preserve archives of Buena Vista County's geographical area
To provide information to the general public and facilitate education of students

Honor Display A large pioneer/prairie donor display panel near the museum entry with donors names listed by category.
Gifting Categories	Donation Amount	Recognition
Homesteader	$10,000 or more	A room or major display name on donor panel. Receive a SL Centennial Medallion. Life membership.
Pioneer	$5,000 to $9,999	Name on prominent display as requested. Name on donor panel. Receive a SL Centennial Medallion. Life membership.
Explorer	$1,000 to $4,999	Name on donor panel. Receive a SL Centennial Medallion.
Settler	$500 to $999	Name on naming panel. Receive a SL Centennial Medallion.
Neighbor	$100 to $499	Name in annual open house program for 2 years.
Family Biography ($1,000 or more) At the request of major contributors, family biographies, documents and photos will be inventoried and preserved in the museum's special archival records. Biographies may be displayed at appropriate events.
Family Registry ($100 or more) Upon request, a family registration form providing information about one's ancestors and present family will be completed. The museum will preserve the forms in an archival registry book.