Become a Member
Please consider joining the Friends of the Garden City Historical Museum. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, dedicated to preserving the history of Garden City and serving as an educational center.
‘The Friends’ are a private 100% volunteer organization, and receive no City,
State, or Federal financial support.
Our financial support comes from our modest membership fees, special event fees,
income from the rental of our Grande Parlour and Historic Oddfellows Hall,
applying for grants, and our generous supporters.
Annual Memberships
The following Annual Memberships are available:
Membership Cost per Year
Student $5
Individual $20
Family $35
Business $50
Monthly Support Membership Plan
The Monthly Support Membership is a way to provide much-needed support throughout the year. With this plan, you choose the amount to give each month, and it will be automatically deducted monthly from your chosen account.
The Friends of the Garden City Historical Museum use the “Zeffy” payment platform.
Zeffy passes along 100% of donated funds.
If you wish to thank Zeffy for providing this service free of charge, there is an option to
make a donation to Zeffy (of an amount of your choosing), but it is not required.
To become a member using Zeffy, please click HERE to be redirected to the Zeffy website.
Other ways to join...
In Person
You can stop in at the museum during regular hours
(Wednesdays and Saturdays from noon to 3PM)
and sign up in person.
Checks or Cash only. We cannot accept Credit or
Debit Cards on site.
By Mail
You can mail in your membership payment to:
6221 Merriman Rd.
Garden City, MI 48135
Please make checks payable to: FGCHM
Please include a note with your contact information and desired membership level.
Do not send cash in the mail.
Become a Friend of the Garden City Historical Museum and help preserve the Straight Farmhouse, its stories, and the history that shaped our community.
Your membership supports exhibits, community programs, and ongoing care of this historic landmark.
Members often help:
- Keep the farmhouse and grounds open for tours and events
- Share Garden City’s history with neighbors and visitors
- Sustain a welcoming space for learning, reflection, and connection