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Membership

Be Part of the Story - Become a Member

A dedicated group of individuals met to form the Heritage Foundation in 1967 with the common goal of saving the places in Williamson County that matter. Fifty-seven years later, the Heritage Foundation is supported by individual, family, and corporate members. Ever committed to preserving the communities and cultural heritage of Williamson County, we work with our members to continually care for historic spaces, treasured landmarks, and cherished local businesses. In short, we are only able to do our work of saving the places and stories that matter in Williamson County with their devoted support.

Why Membership Matters

Members provide essential financial support and strengthen our ability to keep Williamson County one of the most charming and inspiring places to live and work. Our work is vital to sustaining the quality of life here, and these are just a few of the many ways your membership is at work in the community:

  • Festivals: Continuing the tradition of our beloved annual Main Street Festival, PumpkinFest, and Dickens of a Christmas
  • The Franklin Theatre: Movies, live concerts and performing arts, and nonprofit special events
  • Preservation: Seeding public interest and sparking preservation advocacy for the historical significance of the County’s buildings and sites now and in the future
  • Education: Making our informative and fun Warwick Lecture Series, Preservation Symposium, Practical Preservation Series, and Educators Institute available to the community
  • Green Space: Acting as the bridge between the worlds of development and preservation – advocating for and protecting that which cannot be replaced, while championing preservation-minded concerns
  • History & Culture Center: Williamson County’s first permanent, interactive exhibition space dedicated to telling its county-wide history
  • Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens: Coming in 2025-2026 – a beloved property being transformed to host a Museum of Art, Natural Gardens, Lee Buckner Rosenwald School, and Innovation Center

Membership truly matters. Thank you for giving back to the place you love.

Membership Levels

Premier Membership

$300

(With Auto-Renew Discount $270)

Benefits Include:
• Heritage Foundation Individual Membership
• Franklin Grove Founding Membership
• History and Culture Center Membership
• The Franklin Theatre 1937 Membership
• Downtown Franklin Association Public Membership
* Receive a Limited-Edition Franklin Souvenir & Membership Card

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Individual Membership

$75

(With Auto-Renew Discount $67.50)

Benefits Include:
• FREE Historic Tour Invitations
• Quarterly Preservation Education Workshops & Events
• Exclusive Invitation to Annual Heritage Ball
• VIP Access to all HF Festival Lounges
• VIP Early Access to shop all HF Festival Vendors
• 10% off shop discount
• Year in Review Recognition

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Next Gen Individual Membership

$50

(With Auto-Renew Discount $45)

Benefits Include:
• FREE Historic Tour Invitations
• Quarterly Preservation Education Workshops & Events
• Pre-Sale Access to Annual Heritage Ball Late Party
• VIP Access to all Heritage Foundation Festival Lounges
• Year in Review Recognition

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Nonprofit Membership

$250

(With Auto-Renew Discount $225)

Benefits Include:
• Heritage Foundation memberships for employees (2)
• 10% Conference Room Rental discount
• 10% Heritage Foundation Parking Lot discount
• Corporate Partner Reception Invites
• Newsletter inclusion (1)
• Annual Report inclusion

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Franklin Grove Founding Membership

$50

(With Auto-Renew Discount $45)

Benefits Include:
• Exclusive Member-only Invitations & Newsletters
• VIP Access to all HF Festival Lounges
• Year in Review Recognition
• More to come upon opening!

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Gift of Membership Bulk Opportunity

If you would like to purchase memberships in increments of 10, 20, 25 or more, contact our Director of Individual Giving, Miriam Wiggins, for discounts and details to purchase.

 

Other Ways to Get Involved

The Franklin Theatre – 1937 Society Membership:

We invite you to join a community – named in honor of the year of our founding – who believes in our mission to expand on these traditions in one of the great showplaces in America.
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The Downtown Franklin Association Public Membership

Not a nonprofit or business/building owner? Join the DFA Public Membership for fun perks and support the mission. Receive a 10% discount when you sign up for auto-renewal.
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History and Culture Center Membership:

Be part of our history and become a member of the Moore-Morris History and Culture Center for exclusive benefits.
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Franklin Grove Founding Membership

Become a member of Franklin Grove Estate and Gardens and be part of the revitalization of this historic property.

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The Franklin Theatre – 1937 Society Membership:

We invite you to join a community – named in honor of the year of our founding – who believes in our mission to expand on these traditions in one of the great showplaces in America.
Click Here →

The Downtown Franklin Association Public Membership

Not a nonprofit or business/building owner? Join the DFA Public Membership for fun perks and support the mission. Receive a 10% discount when you sign up for auto-renewal.
Click Here →

History and Culture Center Membership:

Be part of our history and become a member of the Moore-Morris History and Culture Center for exclusive benefits.
Click Here →

Franklin Grove Founding Membership

Become a member of Franklin Grove Estate and Gardens and be part of the revitalization of this historic property.

Click Here →