MEMBERSHIP & GIVING

"Unless all of us become aware of the importance of our heritage and take action to preserve it, our past won't have a future. "

- Richard Moe, President, National Trust for Historic Preservation

REGENCY ROOM RESTORATION CAMPAIGN

At long last, we are pleased to announce the beginning of our first bedroom restoration at the Pabst Mansion. Once belonging to the charming and vivacious Emma Pabst, the room will be returned to its original splendor during the Regency Room Restoration Campaign. Designed with Regency and Empire elements, the room exudes wonderful proportions and elegance, which will be brought back to life as the room is restored.

Amazing details have already been uncovered and are waiting for the artisans touch. The magnificent Lincrusta ceiling will be repaired, hand-painted four shades of green and highlighted in gold. The original wall covering will be replicated and again hung in the large panels that frame the room. A custom rug, elaborate silk draperies and bedspread are to be replicated based on the original 1902 photographs. The bathroom will also undergo restoration as its marble is  polished, tiles repaired and a period bathtubinstalled.

When the restoration of the Regency Room is complete, it will join the other beautifully restored rooms of the Pabst Mansion. We hope that you are as excited as we are about participating in this, one of the finest interior restoration projects in Milwaukee in recent history. Please consider a generous gift to the Regency Room Restoration Campaign as we continue our work to make the Pabst Mansion one of America‚s finest house museums.


Regency Room Restoration Budget

Ceiling Restoration & Painting $39,500
Recreation of Wall Covering $52,000
Window Restoration & Drapery $28,000
Recreation Original Rug $32,000
Bathroom Restoration $32,500
Maintenance Endowment $10,000
Consulting Fees $ 8,500
                                                                              
Total: $202,500

MEMBERSHIP

The Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion, Inc. derives financial support through donations and memberships from individuals, corporations and foundations. Without your support, the Pabst Mansion would not exist today. Membership contributions at all levels are appreciated and include great benefits.

All members receive:

Free admission to the Pabst Mansion year round
Heritage newsletter subscription
10% discount in the Victorian Gift Shoppe
Free admission to our annual Christmas Preview Party

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Contributions and memberships are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Contact the Pabst Mansion to find out more information about other ways of giving:

• Sponsor a specific restoration project, special event, collection, or operation.
• Make a gift to the Pabst Mansion through your will.
• Contribute your expertise, services, or resources.
• Donate appropriate items to our collections.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteering at the Pabst Mansion is a great way to meet new people, learn more about the history of Milwaukee, share your skills and experiences with others and most importantly... FUN! As a new volunteer you will be asked to attend a general orientation and training sessions which will help match your skills and interests to one of the following areas:

Tour Guide (Docent) - Our tour guides are our link to the public. As a tour guide, you will provide the visitor with a history of the Mansion and the Pabst family.

Visitor Services (Admissions/Gift shop) - Visitor service volunteers are our visitor’s first and last impression of the Mansion. Responsibilities for this position include greeting visitors, admissions, answering phones and assisting with sales in the gift shop.

Programming - There are a variety of ways to volunteer "behind-the-scenes." Volunteers are needed to help with special events, education, exhibits, outreach, mailings and fund raising.

Volunteering at the Pabst Mansion is an enriching and rewarding experience. In order to show our appreciation we provide the following benefits:

• 10% discount in our gift shop and for special events
• Annual membership after 100 hours of service
• Special volunteer events including Christmas party, annual picnic and recognition night

Call the Volunteer Coordinator at (414) 931-0808 today and find out more about volunteer opportunities at the Mansion!