The Gadsby’s Tavern Museum Society (GTMS) was formed in 1992 as a private citizens' group designed to provide on-going support for the preservation, development and interpretation of Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, one of Alexandria's 18th Century gems. Our support of the Museum has taken many forms, including:
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Giving annual gifts which have become increasingly substantial including:
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Reproduction items for the Museum when period tavern pieces are not available (bed hangings, window treatments)
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Improvements to help operations of the Museum (shelving for the Shop, items for the Docent Lounge)
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Funding for advertising Museum events and facilities
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Advocating on behalf of Gadsby’s Museum in Alexandria City budget or other debates
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Providing financial support to Museum programs
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Promoting the Museum and its activities by
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Marching in 18th century attire in the George Washington's Birthday, Scottish Christmas Walk and St. Patrick’s Day parades
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Providing speakers for a Speakers’ Bureau to tell the Gadsby's story
- Organizing fundraising campaigns to help the Museum with major purchases and improvements
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1993: the Get Hooked on Gadsby’s campaign helped the Museum buy authentic 60 brass coat hooks for the ballroom
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1994-1998: a development campaign raised over $35,000 for new Curtains for the Ballroom
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2007 - present: major renovation campaign to restore the Tavern's unique urban Ice Well.
Our Bylaws are the official documentation for the Gadsby's Tavern Museum Society.
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