The Pearl S. Buck Birthplace in Hillsboro, WV invites community members to join “Friends of Pearl S. Buck.†Members receive unlimited free tours of the house. They are also are invited to the annual meeting in October where they hear the reports of committees, vote on the budget for the following year, and elect the board of directors, with more events to come as the group grows. Becoming a member is a great way to get involved and help shape the future direction of the Pearl Buck Birthplace.
To join, contact VISTA Stacie Gilmore at (304) 653-4328, stacie.gilmore[at]gmail.com, or secretary Ginger Must at the Hillsboro Library. Mail checks to The Pearl S. Buck Birthplace Foundation, P.O. Box 126, Hillsboro, WV 24946.
Yearly membership fees are as follows: Individual, $5 - $10; Organization (clubs, libraries, other), $15 - $25; Supporting, $25. Life membership: $1,000.
That's great Norman! If you mail your membership, shoot me an email and let me know, to make sure it doesn't get lost. Have you been on a tour of the house? If you're ever planning on being in Hillsboro let me know and I can show you the other buildings too, which aren't open for tours yet but should be soon. I want everyone to get a good sense of the organization so they can give us some ideas for improvement.
Actually, I have never visited the home itself. I will take you up on your offer. Also, as I go through my newspapers taking pics, I keep in mind Pearl Buck. The Times has actually done quite a lot of Pear Buck stuff.
