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Friends of the Museum

Organized in 2008, the Friends of the Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum assists the museum in its mission:  preserving our community’s heritage and enhancing the collecting and interpreting of our history and culture. The Friends of the Museum hosts an annual event, Denim & Diamonds, to supplement funding for museum programs, projects, and celebrations.

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The Friends of the Museum (FOM) is an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is registered annually with the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office as a charity. Donations to FOM are tax deductible.

The Friends of the Museum

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  • Works closely with museum trustees

  • Works with the museum board on the Our Community Series

  • Hosts open houses and receptions

  • Hosts special programs and events

  • Supports special projects

  • Funds the museum’s website

  • Provides some museum docents (desk and tour volunteers)

  • Conducts membership drives

  • Purchases equipment and supplies as requested by the museum’s Board of Trustees

  • Funds the rain garden and green-roof pavilion from donations

  • Assists with exhibits

  • Provides leadership for the My Oktibbeha project

  • Develops and funds the museum’s brochure (available at the museum)

  • Funded the exterior rejuvenation project

  • Conducts fundraising.

If you would like to become a member, please send your check to:

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Friends of the Museum

206 Fellowship St.

Starkville, MS 39759

Your Membership

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  • Helps to preserve the heritage of the community

  • Enhances the museum's mission of collecting and interpreting local history and culture

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All contributions are tax deductible. 

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Checks may be made payable to:

Friends of the Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum

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Levels of Membership

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  • Student                                $      15

  • Senior Citizen/Retiree        $     25

  • Individual                            $      30

  • Family                                  $     50

  • Bronze                                 $   100

  • Silver                                   $    250

  • Gold                                    $   500

  • Heritage                              $1,000

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