Our Mission

Our mission is to preserve and interpret the history of Gainesville and Alachua County, Florida, and surrounding regions.

Who Are We?

As a community museum located in an underserved area of Gainesville, we work to relay our local history to all, free of charge. Because of our extensive archives on the county’s history, we facilitate over 200 research requests and appointments each year from scholars, authors, and members of our community. We create 2-3 exhibitions each year as well as a robust schedule of public programs each month on diverse topics related to our mission.

The support of businesses, individuals and members is necessary for the Matheson History Museum to pursue this mission.

Monetary Donations

You can give online or by mail – gifts by check, credit card and money order; in the form of securities, life insurance and real estate; as bequests and from qualified retirement plans. Donors may also make a tribute or memorial gift to honor a special person or event.

Monetary donations

Archive Donations

Many families, individuals and businesses choose to donate historic records to the Matheson to be preserved, shared and studied for generations to come. Objects accepted include photographs, scrapbooks, print material, personal or business records and personal or business artifacts. To donate an item(s), please click on the blue button.

archive donations

Volunteers

Volunteers are the backbone of the Matheson History Museum. They inspire us with their energy, resourcefulness and creativity. We are always in need of enthusiastic volunteers. If you can devote a few hours a week, contact us to discuss the best fit for your talents. Volunteer needs at the Matheson include leading 1867 Matheson House tours, processing archival collections, research, and office administration. Contact us through our online Volunteer Portal or call us at the office to get started – 352-378-2280.

volunteer

Planned Giving

Through your estate and financial planning, you may leave an enduring legacy to support the work and mission of the Matheson History Museum.

Planned giving

Corporate Sponsorship

The Matheson is proud to be a part of the vibrant community in Gainesville and Alachua County. Local businesses can give back to the community and support our mission of preserving and interpreting our shared history through organizational or fundraising sponsorships.

Corporate sponsorship

Have questions? Please contact us!

Kaitlyn Hof-Mahoney

Executive Director

director@mathesonmuseum.org

352-378-2280

Robert Mounts

Board President

robert.t.mounts@gmail.com

352-665-9296

The Matheson History Museum is a 501(c)(3) independent, non-profit organization.

The museum’s recent IRS Form 990s are available below.

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR MATHESON HISTORY MUSEUM, A FLORIDA-BASED NONPROFIT CORPORATION (REGISTRATION NO. CH33152), MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE OR VISITING THEIR WEBSITE WWW.FRESHFROMFLORIDA.COM/DIVISIONS-OFFICES/CONSUMER-SERVICES. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.