Help us grow, share, and protect what makes Monterey vibrant. As a volunteer-run nonprofit, the Monterey Historical Society depends on donations to continue our work behind the scenes—putting on programs and exhibits, maintaining the archives, cataloging new materials donated to the archives, digitizing rare books and materials, and providing a place to store the memories of Monterey’s past and present. We are always excited to discover new stories. Your gift directly supports community programming, exhibitions, and the ongoing effort to ensure that Monterey’s heritage endures.
Help safeguard rare artifacts, photographs, and materials that tell the story of our town and its people.
Your donation funds exhibits, lectures, and public programs that bring the community together through shared learning.
Enable the continued acquisition, organization, and digitization of valuable historical items and family records.
Support the dedicated volunteers who keep our work going. Every dollar goes directly toward mission-based work
Enable the continued acquisition, organization, and digitization of valuable historical items and family records.
Support the dedicated volunteers who keep our work going. Every dollar goes directly toward mission-based work
Help us grow, share, and protect what makes our town matter.
Your donation supports the preservation of Monterey’s story, from rare artifacts and photographs to exhibits, lectures, and community programs. Through our secure Zeffy page, you can choose a one-time gift, set up monthly support, honor someone special with a tribute, or give through a tiered donation level.
Why Donate?
Your contribution safeguards the materials that capture our town’s history while also sustaining new programs that connect our community. It enables us to expand and digitize our collections, and it empowers the volunteers who keep Monterey’s legacy alive throughout the year.
How Your Gift Makes a Difference:
Your donation helps preserve and digitize archives, support new exhibits, and maintain public access to our historical records. In doing so, you ensure Monterey’s heritage remains community-powered and continues to inspire future generations.
Help us grow, share, and protect what makes our town matter.
Your donation supports the preservation of Monterey’s story, from rare artifacts and photographs to exhibits, lectures, and community programs. Through our secure Zeffy page, you can choose a one-time gift, set up monthly support, honor someone special with a tribute, or give through a tiered donation level.
Why Donate?
Your contribution safeguards the materials that capture our town’s history while also sustaining new programs that connect our community. It enables us to expand and digitize our collections, and it empowers the volunteers who keep Monterey’s legacy alive throughout the year.
How Your Gift Makes a Difference:
Your donation helps preserve and digitize archives, support new exhibits, and maintain public access to our historical records. In doing so, you ensure Monterey’s heritage remains community-powered and continues to inspire future generations.
Become an Annual Member
Support the Monterey Historical Society with an annual membership.
Make a One-Time Gift
Make a single contribution of any amount to support our work.
Mail a Check
Mail your donation to: Monterey Historical Society, Inc., P.O. Box 381, Monterey, MA 01245. Please include your name, mailing address, and email.
Donate Online
You can donate online using our secure Zeffy donation page. Zeffy covers all processing fees, and you can customize whether or not to add a voluntary support contribution to Zeffy. Click the Donate button to make your gift.
Tribute Gifts
Honor or remember someone special with a donation in their name.
Legacy & Planned Gifts
To inquire about including the Monterey Historical Society in your estate plans, making a multi-year pledge, or any other topic, please email us, and we will get back to you.
In addition to financial support, we welcome the donation of historical materials relevant to Monterey. The Society collects artifacts, photographs, documents, and memorabilia connected to local families, businesses, and community life. Donated items are carefully reviewed by our Collections Committee to ensure they can be preserved and made accessible for research, exhibits, and education. Each accepted gift becomes part of the town’s historical record, providing future generations with a richer connection to the past.
Thank you for your interest in the Monterey Historical Society. Whether you're reaching out with a question about local history, seeking more information about our programs, exhibits or events, have an artifact you'd like to add to our collection, or simply want to connect, we're happy to hear from you. Please fill out the form or email us directly. We typically respond within 1–2 business days.