Because this is how a community keeps its own story alive.
Every dollar you give keeps a door open, literally. Admission to the Gaston County Museum has always been FREE, and it stays that way because people like you decide it’s worth protecting. Nearly 50 years of preserving Gaston County’s stories, from the mills that built this region to the artists and communities who called it home.
Your gift funds exhibits, programs, and the everyday work of keeping this county’s heritage alive for the next generation to discover.
The fastest way to make a difference.
Give securely through our online donation form and know that your gift goes straight to work.
Prefer a check?
Mail your gift to:
Gaston County Museum
131 West Main Street
Dallas, North Carolina 28034
Call us at (704) 922-7681.
A member of our team will help you complete your donation.
All donations are 100% tax-deductible.
The museum’s EIN# is 56-1122208.
Some of the most meaningful support the museum receives isn’t a check written today, it’s a promise made for tomorrow. Planned giving lets you include the museum in your estate plans, providing for your loved ones while also ensuring Gaston County’s history and art are cared for long after you’re gone.
Donors who make a planned gift become part of our Legacy Society, and membership comes with real recognition: invitations to special events and talks, a pin acknowledging your commitment, direct access to the Museum Director to talk through your philanthropic goals, and an annual mention in our newsletter (or you’re welcome to stay anonymous).
If you’re ready to talk with your attorney about including the museum in your estate plans, here’s language to help get the conversation started.
“I give [a specific dollar amount/a specific asset, or percentage of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate] to the Gaston County Museum of Art and History, the charitable, tax-exempt organization located in Dallas, North Carolina for its general purposes.”
Contact Museum Director Ali Pizza at (704) 922-7681 ext. 101 or alexandrea.pizza@gastongov.com.
“I give [a specific dollar amount/a specific asset, or percentage of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate] to the Gaston County Museum of Art and History, the charitable, tax-exempt organization located in Dallas, North Carolina to be used for the following purpose: [state purpose].”
*If you’d like your gift directed toward a specific program or endowment, reach out to us first so we can make sure the language matches your wishes.
Contact Museum Director Ali Pizza at (704) 922-7681 ext. 101 or alexandrea.pizza@gastongov.com.Looking for ongoing perks instead of a one-time gift? [Explore Memberships]
