The Avon Historical Society has been collecting, preserving, and sharing its town’s history with the public for almost 50 years! Did you know that less than 10 percent of the Society’s artifacts are on exhibit at any one time?

The rest of our artifacts still need proper storage and care in order to protect and share them with future generations.

Now you can help AHS preserve part of its collection by adopting an endangered artifact. Because of the artifact’s condition at the time of its donation or simply the ravages of time, these endangered artifacts are either too fragile to exhibit.

Your tax-deductible donation to the Adopt an Artifact program will support the restoration and storage of an artifact of your choosing and preserve its historical significance.

Adopting an artifact is a unique way to get involved with the society’s collection and help provide the support needed to continue to collect and preserve the history of Avon. Surprise a friend or loved one by adopting an artifact in his or her honor, or show your pride in Avon’s history by adopting one for yourself.

When announced, the Adopt an Artifact program will come with benefits!  Under consideration are:

• Personalized adoption packet which includes a certificate of adoption, a photograph of your artifact, and a description of its historical significance.
• Your adopted artifact will be on exhibit together with signage recognizing your donation.
• Society membership for one year – good for society store discounts.
• Acknowledgment in our next newsletter as a member of our Adopt an Artifact program.