When you join Friends of John Jay Homestead you:
• Become steward of a priceless national treasure, helping to preserve and restore the house, grounds and outbuildings;
• Enable our educational programs to reach more than 6,000 school-aged children each year;
• Support the schedule of programs and events that has made the Homestead a vital center of recreational, cultural and community activities.
All members receive the following benefit:
• Free admission to Historic Bedford House: 15 rooms on three floors with period paintings, furniture and decorative arts – over 50% of the collection is original to the Jay family.
• Admittance to Members-Only First Pick at the Farm Market (9:00 to 9:30)
Homesteaders
Individual Membership $50
• Discounted admission for one person to select programs and events including Scholars Lectures, the Barn Dance and Cultural Katonah events.
Dual Membership $100
• Discounted admission for two people to select programs and events including Scholars Lectures, the Barn Dance and Cultural Katonah events.
Family Membership $125
• Benefits of Dual Membership, plus:
• Free admission with advance registration, for two children (under 12) to the Barn Dance.*
Sponsor Membership $250
• Benefits of Family Membership, plus:
• Invitation for two to the Sponsors Cocktail Reception at a private home
• Two complimentary tickets to one Scholars Lecture*
Patron Membership $500
• Benefits of Sponsor Membership, plus:
• Early access to tickets for select events
• Behind the scenes private tour of Homestead collections for four people
• Two additional complimentary tickets to one Scholars Lecture*
Founders Circle
Benefactor Membership $1,000
• Benefits of Patron Membership, plus:
• Listing on the Founders Circle Plaque in Bedford House
Statesman Membership $2,500
• Benefits of Patron Membership, plus:
• Prominent listing on Founders Circle Plaque in Bedford House
• Invitation for two to Scholars Dinner with lecturer in a private home
Founder Membership $5,000
• Benefits of Patron Membership, plus:
• Highest recognition on the Founders Circle Plaque in Bedford House
• Invitation for four to Scholars Dinner with lecturer in a private home
*Advance registration required