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Ways to become involved

Become a Member

The Alexandria Township Historical Society is a membership-supported organization, and we invite you to join! Membership dues fund exhibits and programs, help to care for locally relevant artifacts and collections, and maintain the historic 1866 Cornwall Brothers Store building. As a member you are helping to preserve the history of Alexandria Bay and the Thousand Islands.

Members receive these benefits:

  • Free admission to Gallery Presentations

  • Newsletters and mailings

  • 10% discount on gift shop merchandise

  • A vinyl sticker for all members to

  • proudly show your support

  • A Cornwall Brothers Museum tote bag

  • for members at the $100 level and above

 

Membership levels:

  • Benefactor – $5000+

  • Curator – $2500

  • Steward – $1000+

  • Honored Friend – $500+

  • Patron – $250

  • Supporter/Business – $100+

  • Contributor – $50

  • Family – $40

  • Individual – $25

To become an ATHS member, mail a check payable to:

Alexandria Township Historical Society
PO Box 695
Alexandria Bay, NY 13607

or stop at the Cornwall Brothers Store Museum on your next visit to The Bay.

Artifacts

The ATHS collects a wide range of objects that interpret the history of Alexandria Township and life in the Thousand Islands. These are just some of the types of artifacts that are in our collection:

  • Boats and boat models

  • Boatbuilding tools

  • Period clothing and textiles

  • Objects from the grand hotels and other local businesses

  • Thousand Islands Memorabilia

  • Decoys

  • Furnishings

  • China

We welcome donations of artifacts related to our regional history. If you would like to make a donation, please contact us at info@alexandriahistorical.com or 315-482-4586.

Volunteer

2026 Volunteers are needed.

Volunteers are the heart of many non-profit organizations, and the Alexandria Township Historical Society is no exception!

Here are some of the many ways volunteers help at ATHS:

  • Working the gift shop

  • Archiving historical records and assisting researchers

  • Promotion of events, programs and exhibits

  • Maintaining the building and grounds

  • Meeting and greeting visitors

  • Exhibit interpreters

  • Assisting at special events

  • Clerical and bookkeeping

If you are interested in volunteering, contact us at 315-482-4586 or email info@alexandriahistorical.com.

Archives

The archival holdings of the ATHS range from maps and charts to ledgers and books. Photographs, postcards, and other ephemera make up a large part of the collection, which is available for researchers.

 

We welcome donations of archival material and ephemera related to our regional history. If you would like to make a donation, please contact us at info@alexandriahistorical.com or 315-482-4586.

2026-Alexandria Township Historical Society-all rights reserved.

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