- For 2018 Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Facility in Georgetown, KY., will again enter into a membership share campaign with the Kentucky Derby Museum in Louisville, KY and The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, NY.
With this unique trade, paid members of both museums will earn free tour admission to Old Friends using their membership cards, and Old Friends members will earn free general admission to both museums.
For this campaign visitors to each venue must have their membership card available. The promotion is for general museum admission only or one of the daily tours offered at Old Friends (reservations are required).
The promotion is valid until December 31, 2018.
Old Friends is a non-profit organization that cares for more than 175 retired Thoroughbreds.
Visitors to the farm take a 90-minute, up-close-and-personal walking tour to meet such luminaries of the turf as Kentucky Derby winners Silver Charm and War Emblem, Breeders' Cup Classic winner Alphabet Soup, and Belmont Stakes winners Sarava and Touch Gold, among many others.
Tours are offered three times daily and can be booked online via the Old Friends website (
www.oldfriendsequine.org
). Membership applications are also available via the Old Friends website, or by calling (502) 863-1775. Members receive a free gift, free Old Friends tour admission, and discounted tickets to the annual "Homecoming" event in May.
"What a great opportunity for racing fans and all visitors to the Bluegrass," said Old Friends President and founder, Michael Blowen. "
We have always considered Old Friends to be a 'living history' museum, showcasing our champions and racehorse aftercare, so working with the Hall of Fame and the Kentucky Derby Museum was just a natural partnership."
The Kentucky Derby Museum is located at 704 Central Avenue in Louisville, KY., right next to Churchill Downs Racetrack. The Museum is one of the premiere attractions in the region, celebrating the tradition and history of the Kentucky Derby. In addition to its two floors of family friendly, interactive exhibits, the Museum also offers 30-minute historic walking tours of Churchill Downs Racetrack, "The Great Race" an 18-minute movie that puts you right into the heart of Derby day, as well as a Gift Shop, and Derby Café.
The Kentucky Derby Museum offers several options for memberships as well, each of which aid the 501 (c) (3) non-profit to promote the Museum's mission. Member perks include complimentary guest passes, Churchill Downs seating options, discounts in the Derby Café and Gift Shop, invitations to exhibit openings as well as 'Membership Mornings' -- informative and entertaining presentations and events--and much more.
"We are excited, once again, to join in this fantastic partnership," said Patrick Armstrong,
Kentucky Derby Museum, President and CEO. "We look forward to sharing our mission to
engage, educate, and excite everyone about the extraordinary experience that is the Kentucky
Derby with members of each of these outstanding organizations."
For more information on membership, contact
Carla Grego, (502) 992-5905,
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame is located at 191 Union Ave., in Saratoga Springs, NY, right across from the historic Saratoga Race Course. The museum fosters education and understanding of Thoroughbred racing by providing public access to equine art, artifacts, memorabilia, film, video, books, and historical archives. In addition, the museum is the Official National Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame honoring horses, trainers, jockeys, and Pillars of the Turf.
The
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame also offers numerous membership options, from Individuals to Benefactor.
Members actively play a part in preserving the history and legends of racing while receiving access to special members-only events, quarterly newsletters, and tour and gift-shop discounts.
"The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame is pleased to work with Old Friends on this reciprocal membership program," said Brien Bouyea, Director of Communications for the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. "It will be wonderful for museum members to have the opportunity to visit Old Friends as part of their membership perks. This is a win-win for everyone when great organizations work together like this."
