Your financial support strengthens the Pea Island Preservation Society’s mission to preserve and share the history of the Pea Island Lifesaving Station and the African American surfmen who served there.
Membership Levels
Freedmen — $25 Semi-annual newsletter and annual calendar
Surfman — $50 Semi-annual newsletter, annual calendar, and Freedmen, Surfmen, Heroes T-shirt
Hero — $75 Semi-annual newsletter, annual calendar, and Pea Island Preservation Society polo shirt
How Your Gift Helps
Educational Programs — Supports presentations for school groups, visitors, and community organizations.
Museum Expansion & Preservation — Helps fund new exhibit space, a media room for student research, and ongoing care of artifacts and displays.
Community Events — Sustains programs like The Sounds of Freedom, Hope for the Holidays, and other cultural heritage events.
Historical Projects — Contributes to future initiatives, including the replica of the Pea Island station’s living quarters and the Dellerva Collins Memorial Gardens.
Ways to Give
Online Donation — Make a secure contribution through our website.
Mail a Gift — Send checks payable to Pea Island Preservation Society, Inc. or PIPSI. Pea Island Preservation Society, Inc. P.O. Box 1284 Manteo, NC 27954
Honorary or Memorial Gifts — Recognize a loved one or honor the legacy of a Pea Island descendant or supporter.
Sponsorship Opportunities — Support specific programs, exhibits, or events through individual or corporate sponsorship.
All donations are tax-deductible, and every contribution—large or small—helps ensure that this important history continues to inspire future generations.
We are looking for enthusiastic Museum Volunteers and a Lead Volunteer which comes with a bi-weekly stipend.
JOIN US
We are seeking new board members with nonprofit experience who are team players to invigorate our organization.
Those with proven fundraising and education backgrounds are encouraged to inquire.
