2026 is the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. We've been busy: we're completing an additional $800,000 of repairs to the ruin's masonry; we are scheduled to premiere a 30-minute documentary on our Descendant Collective this fall called Thicker Than Water; and we hosted 6 interns studying traditional carpentry, communications, and American history.

On October 4th, join us for our 250th Builders Brunch: Celebrating America's Builders. We'll recognize Francis Lightfoot Lee, the craftspeople and descendants who shaped Menokin's story, and all — including you, our donors — who have put Menokin on the map.

ATTIRE: Garden-party style -- shades of red, white and blue encouraged!

Founding Builder — $10,000

• Table for 10 at the brunch

• Private tour with wine and cheese for you and your

  guests during 2027

• Top billing in the event program, social media and on event signage

• 2027 season’s pass for you and your guests for house tours and kayak rentals

• Prominent mention in the event program

• Recognition on Menokin’s social media

• Invitation to Descendants Day, October 3, and the premiere of Thicker Than Water

  Cornerstone Builder — $5,000

• Table for 10 at the brunch

• Prominent mention in the event program and on social media

• 2027 season’s pass for you and your guests for house tours

• Invitation to Descendants Day, October 3, and the premiere of Thicker Than Water

Resilient Builder — $2,500

• Table for 10 at the brunch

• Prominent mention in the event program and on social media

• 2027 season's pass for you and your guests for house tours

• Invitation to Descendants Day, October 3, and the premiere of Thicker Than Water

Revolutionary — $1,000

• 4 tickets to the brunch

• Name listed in the event program

• Recognition on Menokin’s social media

• One free house tour for you and two guests

• Invitation to Descendants Day, October 3, and the premiere of Thicker Than Water

Patriot — $500

• 2 tickets to the brunch

• Name listed in the event program

• One free house tour for you and a guest

• Invitation to Descendants Day, October 3, and the premiere of Thicker Than Water

  Champion — $250

• 1 ticket to the brunch

• One free house tour for you and a guest

• Name listed in the event program

  Patron — $100

  • 1 ticket to the brunch