Become Part of History - Join Friends of Drake Well!

Become A  Member

Friends of Drake Well, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(3) community-based organization, actively supports the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) in the administration of Drake Well Museum and Park, ensuring it continues to grow and succeed in its educational mission. Friends of Drake Well also supports the PHMC in its administration of Historic Pithole City and McClintock Well #1, both associated sites of Drake Well Museum.

Join a highly dedicated group of people who support Drake Well Museum's efforts to:

  • serve more than 35,000 visitors each year
  • expand indoor and outdoor exhibits
  • develop dynamic, high-quality educational programs
  • preserve and interpret unique, one-of-a-kind artifacts that help in telling the story of Drake Well, including early oil field equipment
  • publish new research on Pennsylvania's petroleum history
  • provide internship opportunities for college students pursuing careers in public history

Members of Friends of Drake Well enjoy many special privileges and benefits, along with the satisfaction of knowing they are helping to preserve and share our rich heritage!

Become a member today in 2 easy steps!

  1. Choose a membership level that works for you! Explore the different membership opportunities below or download our brochure for more information.

  2. Purchase a membership online or in person at our Museum Store; OR you can download the form below and mail it back to our office with payment at: Friends of Drake Well, Inc., 205 Museum Lane, Titusville, PA 16354. Checks should be made payable to Friends of Drake Well, Inc.

Membership Levels

Student (6–22 years) — $10

  • Unlimited FREE admission to Drake Well Museum and Park and Historic Pithole City
  • Free or discounted admission to educational programs and special events*
  • Invitation to members-only programs and events
  • Subscription to our quarterly newsletter, The Barker

Individual — $40

  • Unlimited FREE admission to Drake Well Museum and Park and Historic Pithole City
  • Free or discounted admission to educational programs and special events*
  • Invitation to members-only programs and events
  • Subscription to our quarterly newsletter, The Barker
  • Subscription to our annual publication, OilField Journal
  • 10% discount in the Museum Store

Grandparents — $45

  • Unlimited FREE admission to Drake Well Museum and Park and Historic Pithole City for grandparents and their grandchildren (3–18 years)
  • Free or discounted admission to educational programs and special events*
  • Invitation to members-only programs and events
  • Subscription to our quarterly newsletter, The Barker
  • Subscription to our annual publication, OilField Journal
  • 10% discount in the Museum Store

Family — $50

  • Unlimited free admission to Drake Well Museum and Park and Historic Pithole City for members of one household
  • Free or discounted admission to educational programs and special events*
  • Invitation to members-only programs and events
  • Subscription to our quarterly newsletter, The Barker
  • Subscription to our annual publication, OilField Journal
  • 10% discount in the Museum Store

*Certain restrictions apply

Corporate Membership Levels

Level A (for non-profits and businesses with under 50 employees) — $150

  • 10 free passes to Drake Well Museum and Park and Historic Pithole City
  • Discounted rental of Drake Well Museum's multipurpose room or 1 free picnic pavilion rental annually
  • Invitation to members-only programs and events
  • Subscription to our quarterly newsletter, The Barker
  • Subscription to our annual publication, OilField Journal

Level B (50+ employees) — $250

  • 20 free passes to Drake Well Museum and Park and Historic Pithole City
  • Discounted rental of the Drake Well Museum's multipurpose room or 1 free picnic pavilion rental annually
  • Invitation to members-only programs and events
  • Subscription to our newsletter, The Barker
  • Subscription to our annual publication, OilField Journal