The Ripken Museum, located in the Ripken family hometown of Aberdeen, Maryland, opened to the public on December 6, 1996. In its first year of operation, the Museum welcomed more than 14,000 visitors.

The Ripken Museum is currently located in what was the former public meeting room of the Aberdeen City Hall building. It took over a year and many hundreds of thousands of dollars to renovate this room into the showpiece it is today. In March 1998 the Museum took another bold step in its future by purchasing City Hall from the City of Aberdeen. Architectural plans for the Museum's expansion are underway and it is anticipated that renovations to this area of the building should be completed by mid 2000. To accomplish the expansion project, the Ripken Museum Inc. is going forward with a $2.5 million capital campaign. There are some great opportunities for corporate partnerships with the museum as we expand.

Call or send for a catalogue from our gift shop if you are planning to purchase a gift for a Ripken Fan in the near future.

Many have signed up to be a Charter Member and are part of history-in-the-making. Of the 873 Charter Club Memberships, about half remain available. Details on Charter Club Memberships are printed below.

Thank you,
James V. McMahan, Jr.
President

1. Having Your Name Included on the Charter Club Plaque, Permanently Displayed in the Museum

2. An exclusive, Collectible Charter Club Lapel Pin - Only Available to Charter Club Members
Showing The Ripken Museum Logo and Unique Charter Club Designation

3. Uniquely Designed Certificate of Membership, Suitable for Framing.

4. Lifetime Personal Entry to the Museum

5. A Charter Club Membership Card

6. A Free Subscription to the Museum Newsletter

7. Invitation to Special Museum Events

To become a Charter Club member, simply print out this page, then mail the completed form along with your $300.00 check in U.S. funds to:
Charter Memberships / The Ripken Museum / P.O. Box 8 / Aberdeen, MD 21001 / USA
When we receive your membership form and check, your application will be processed and your Charter Club membership card, limited edition lapel pin & certificate will be mailed to you.

          FILL OUT THIS FORM, CLIP OUT AND MAIL WITH YOUR DONATION
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          Individual Name  __________________________________________


          Telephone Number  __________ - ____________________________


          Street Address  ___________________________________________


          City/State/Zip ____________________________________________


          Country (other than USA) __________________________________


          e-mail address ____________________________________________

          Clip out completed form.  Be sure to include your check in 
          the amount of $300.00 (U.S.funds), payable to THE RIPKEN MUSEUM.

                        Send completed form and check to:

    CHARTER MEMBERSHIPS / THE RIPKEN MUSEUM / P.O. BOX 8 / ABERDEEN, MD 21001

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