Donate & Support
Invest in California's Heritage
Your support makes it possible to restore, preserve, and share the story of the Lava Cap Gold Mine with generations to come. Every contribution — large or small — makes a difference.
Your Impact
Where Your Donation Goes
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, every dollar donated to the Lava Cap Historical Landmark goes directly toward our mission. No bureaucracy, no overhead — just preservation, education, and community.
Provides educational materials for one student field trip
Funds one hour of professional historic preservation work
Restores a section of original mine structure or equipment
Sponsors a full school field trip for an underserved classroom
Names a restored exhibit or structure in your honor
Membership
Become a Member
Friend of the Mine
$50/year
- Free general admission for one
- Quarterly updates
- 1 yr Free access to social media subscription
Gold Supporter
$250/year
- Free admission for two
- 1 yr Free access to social media subscription
- Behind-the-scenes tour
- Quarterly Updates
Heritage Patron
$1,000/year
- Free admission for family
- Authentic Payroll checkstub
- Private guided tour
- All member benefits
- Early access to special programs
Legacy Partner
$5,000+/year
- Named exhibit sponsorship
- Board recognition
- All Patron benefits
- Custom engagement opportunities
- Annual impact report
Volunteer
Give Your Time
Not in a position to donate financially? Your time is just as valuable. We rely on passionate volunteers to help with tours, events, preservation work, and outreach. Join our community of dedicated volunteers and become part of the Lava Cap story.
Volunteer Roles
- Docent & tour guide
- Event support
- Preservation & grounds crew
- Archive & research assistant
- Outreach & social media