Who we are
Century Village Museum is operated by the Geauga County Historical Society, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a non-government-funded community treasure preserving our county's 19th-century history in Burton, Ohio.
Corporate & community sponsorship
Partner with Century Village Museum
Put your business in front of thousands of families across Geauga County, and help preserve the local history they come to celebrate. Choose a sponsorship level and join us in keeping the village alive.
Who, what & why
Your support makes a difference
Every contribution, no matter the size, directly helps preserve Geauga County's history and create meaningful experiences for thousands of families each year.
What you're supporting
Your sponsorship powers our signature events, the Pancake Breakfast, Civil War Reenactment, Antique Power Show, and the Apple Butter & Ox Roast Festival, and showcases your business to the thousands of guests who attend.
Why it matters
Because of generous partners like you, the museum remains vibrant and our doors stay open, keeping local history alive for future generations while connecting your brand to a beloved community institution.
What your support reaches
Real visibility, real impact
Your sponsorship is seen at our events, along our roadside sign boards, and across our community all year long.
46,000+
In-person visitors annually across our signature events
8–13K
Daily vehicle impressions on our roadside digital sign boards
Thousands
Guests at the Apple Butter Festival & Ox Roast alone
501(c)(3)
Registered, community-supported nonprofit
Digital sign-board recognition is visible for a month before and during your sponsored event at the high-traffic Main Street / SR-87 circle.
Sponsorship levels
Choose the level that fits your business
Every level supports our signature events, the Pancake Breakfast, Civil War Reenactment, Antique Power Show, and the Apple Butter & Ox Roast Festival.
Platinum · Premier
Platinum Sponsor
$10,000
- 16 free memberships
- 16 free tickets to any event
- 16 free tickets to our annual Pancake Breakfast (March)
- 48″×96″ logo banner at one major event
- Business name on our digital sign board before & during one event
- 4 spaced-out weeks of digital sign-board recognition, separate from your event
- Your logo on our website & social media before & during the event
- Your logo on the Barrel Train for the year
- Table & tent space to promote your business (premium positioning)
Gold
Gold Sponsor
$5,000
- 8 free memberships
- 8 free tickets to any event
- 8 free tickets to our annual Pancake Breakfast (March)
- 32″×64″ logo banner
- Business name on our digital sign board before & during the event
- Your logo on our website & social media before & during the event
- Your logo on the Barrel Train for the year
- Table & tent space to promote your business
Silver
Silver Sponsor
$2,500
- 4 free memberships (4 single or 2 couples)
- 4 free tickets to any event
- 4 free tickets to our annual Pancake Breakfast (March)
- 24″×48″ logo banner
- Business name on our digital sign boards
- Your logo on our website & social media before & during the event
- Your logo on the Barrel Train for the year
- Table & tent space to promote your business
Bronze
Bronze Sponsor
$1,000
- 2 free memberships (2 single or 1 couple)
- 3 free tickets to any event
- 3 free tickets to our Pancake Breakfast
- 18″×36″ logo banner at one event
- Business name on our digital sign boards during the event
- Your logo on our socials & website while promoting the event
- Table & tent space to promote your business
Pioneer
Pioneer Contribution
$500
- 2 free memberships (2 single or 1 couple)
- 2 free tickets to any event
- Personal name on our socials & website at the end of the year
Your impact
Where your sponsorship goes
Your support is invested directly in preserving the village and sharing its story with the community.
- Preservation & maintenance of our 19th-century historic buildings.
- Expanded educational programs and living-history demonstrations for students and families.
- Successful operation of our major community festivals and events.
- New visitor amenities, including improved accessibility and outdoor restroom facilities.
- Care of our local archives and stories at the Shanower Library.
- Volunteer support and the long-term sustainability of the museum.
Become a sponsor
Sponsorship application
Tell us a little about your business and the level you're interested in, and our team will be in touch to finalize your sponsorship.
Let's partner
Help preserve history, and grow your reach
Questions about sponsorship? Our team is glad to help you find the right fit for your business.