Friends of the Joseph Priestley House
The Friends of Joseph Priestley House is a not-for-profit membership organization established in partnership with the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission to:
- Promote interest in Joseph Priestley and his work
- Research and restore the Joseph Priestley House
- Provide and facilitate educational programming
- Establish fundraising activities in order to accomplish the above-stated and related purposes
Membership entitlements include:
- Free admission to Joseph Priestley House
- Discounted rates for members at special events
- Trimester newsletter
- 10% discount on purchases made at our gift center
- One copy of the pamphlet "Joseph Priestley and The Priestley House" by Lester Kieft
- Annual vote to elect Board members; vote on procedures and issues
- Annual dinner meeting
Please join us in our efforts to preserve and enhance Pennsylvania's cultural heritage - become a Friends member today!
The Friends of Joseph Priestley House is a registered charitable organization. In accordance with PA law, we are required to advise you that a copy of our official registration and financial information may be obtained from the PA Department of State by calling within PA 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
Limited Edition prints of the Joseph Priestley House are now available from Bradley Shoemaker!
Now available for download - Fall 09 Newsletter [PDF format - 2.4 MB]
Now available for download - Summer 09 Newsletter [PDF format - 1.6 MB]
Now available for download - Fall 2008 Newsletter [PDF format - 1.2 MB]
Now available for download - Summer 2008 Newsletter [PDF format - 678 KB]
Now available for download - Spring 2008 Newsletter [PDF format - 581 KB]
Read a letter of support for the Joseph Priestley House from Nobel and Priestley awardees here [PDF format 94Kb].
Friends & Volunteers
Members of the Friends organization provide much-needed, invaluable volunteer support for a variety of tours, public outreach programs and special events offered throughout the season in addition to curatorial and clerical assistance.
Interviews with Brooke Dearman and Samantha Russell (full text here).
We need your help - Contact us today for information on volunteer opportunities, training and rewards!