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HISTORIC HAILE HOMESTEAD MEMBERSHIP:
One important way you can help the Historic Haile Homestead is by becoming a member. The Historic Haile Homestead, Inc. is the not-for-profit organization
supporting the preservation, interpretation and operation of the Historic Haile Homestead at Kanapaha Plantation in Gainesville, Florida. Without the
support of our members, we cannot continue to pay operating expenses to keep the Homestead open to the public.
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MEMBERSHIP LEVELS AND MEMBER BENEFITS:
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KANAPAHA PARTNER: $20 - $99
Thomas Evans Haile named his plantation “Kanapaha,” which is Indian for “small thatched houses.” Kanapaha Partners will receive the Historic Haile Homestead's
quarterly newsletter, recognition on a poster displayed at the Homestead, notice of special events and $1 off tours for the member and guests accompanying
the member.
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CRAFTSMEN'S GUILD: $100 - $249
Dedicated to the enslaved craftsmen who built the Historic Haile Homestead. Members of the Craftsmen's Guild will receive the Historic Haile Homestead's
quarterly newsletter, recognition on a poster displayed at the Homestead, notice of special events, $1 off tours for the member and guests accompanying
the member, and two Gift Certificates for tours at the Homestead (valid for one membership year).
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CAMDEN BENEFACTORS SOCIETY: $250 - $499
Having relocated here from South Carolina, the Hailes and Chesnuts maintained close ties with their Camden families. Members of the Camden Benefactors
Society will receive the Historic Haile Homestead's quarterly newsletter, recognition on a poster displayed at the Homestead, notice of special events,
two Gift Certificates for tours at the Homestead (valid for one membership year) and free tours for the membership year for the member and one guest
accompanying the member.
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BENNET'S CIRCLE OF FRIENDS: $500 - $999
In honor of Bennet Kelley, once enslaved then later employed by the Hailes, who lived in a cabin in back of the Homestead. Bennet was so dearly l
oved by the Haile family that he was buried in the family plot when he died in 1933. Members of Bennet's Circle of Friends will receive the
Historic Haile Homestead's quarterly newsletter, recognition on a poster displayed at the Homestead, notice of special events, two Gift Certificates
for tours at the Homestead (valid for one membership year), and free tours for the membership year for the member and up to three guests
accompanying the member.
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HAILE HERITAGE COUNCIL: $1,000 and up
For those committed to the continued preservation and operation of the Historic Haile Homestead so that others may come to know this truly
unique historic treasure. Members of the Haile Heritage Council will receive the Historic Haile Homestead's quarterly newsletter, recognition
on a special Haile Heritage Council plaque displayed at the Homestead, notice of special events, four Gift Certificates for tours at the
Homestead (valid for one membership year), and free tours for the membership year for the member and any guests (no limit) accompanying the member.
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• Membership Application  PDF
• Docent Registration Form PDF
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DONATIONS ARE WELCOME:
The Historic Haile Homestead is soley dependent upon donations to keep the House open to the public. Donations of any size are always gratefully
accepted. Please send your donation to the above address.
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BECOME A DOCENT:
Docents are volunteer historical interpreters. Docents are required to attend three intensive training sessions attend quarterly meetings and
commit to providing tours at the Historic Haile Homestead a minimum of one Saturday or Sunday afternoon per month. Docents are also expected to
help out at special events held at the Homestead. Every docent is required to be a member of Historic Haile Homestead, Inc.
Being a docent at this unique historic treasure is a very rewarding experience. Many docents even dress in Victorian costumes, especially at
special events. If you are interested in becoming a docent at the Historic Haile Homestead, contact Historic Haile Homestead, Inc.
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ON-GOING DOCENT TRAINING:
On-going docent training will held throughout the year. There will be three required training sessions (dates TBA depending on schedules
of participants). Docents are required to become members of the Historic Haile Homestead, be on duty for tours a minimum of one day per
month, attend quarterly docent meetings and serve at special fundraising events. If you are interested in becoming a docent, please call
Haile Plantation Community Management, Inc. at (352) 336-9096 or e-mail hailedocent@yahoo.com to register or get more information. We
will contact you when we have enough people to start new classes.
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Please send Membership Application, Docent Registration Form, and check payable to Historic Haile Homestead, Inc. to:
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Historic Haile Homestead, Inc.
4941 SW 91st Terrace, Suite 101
Gainesville, Fl 32608
Phone: (352) 336-9096
Email: hailedocent@yahoo.com
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