Mortar & Pestle Society

The Mortar and Pestle Society is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that is the official friends group for the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum. The Society’s support benefits a variety of projects such as object conservation, education programs, and other specific Museum needs.
Page updated on March 13, 2023 at 10:14 AM

About the Mortar and Pestle Society

Mortar and pestle at the Apothecary Museum

The Mortar and Pestle Society grew out of the “Landmarks Society,” which owned and operated the Museum from 1939 until 2006. The group reorganized in 2009 with a new mission to provide financial support for the Museum from the Society’s endowment.

Board of Directors

  • Linday Lovell, (President)
  • Ashley Lanham (Vice-President) – Pharmacy Association Member
  • Stephen Freitas (Secretary)
  • Ryan Burke (Treasurer) – Pharmacy Association Member
  • Bailee Barfield
  • Jennifer Carter
  • Al Cox
  • Sarah Cushman
  • Hannah Fish
  • Bri Morris – Pharmacy Association Member
  • Mel Nelson – Pharmacy Association Member
  • Danny Smith
  • Nancy Smith
  • Thomas Soapes
  • Kay Zerwick

Membership Levels and Benefits

Friend - $50 or more 

  • Free admission for two adults year round
  • 10% discount at Museum Gift Shop
  • Museum newsletter subscription
  • Invitation to Annual Membership Event
  • Voting membership in the Society

Patron - $100 or more 

  • All Friend benefits
  • Free admission for four adults year round
  • Museum mug

Benefactor - $500 or more 

  • All Patron Benefits
  • Museum ornament

Lifetime - $1000 or more 

  • All Benefactor Benefits
  • Engraved mortar and pestle

How to Join

To become a member, click here to print an application form, or purchase your membership online from The Alexandria Shop.

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