Team JCHS: Run for History, Run for the Future
Celebrate 90 Years of the Rhododendron Festival by Supporting the Next Chapter of JCHS! This May, JCHS staff, Board, and supporters are hitting the pavement for the Rhody 5K/10K—and we need your support! As we run, walk, and rally together, we’re raising funds to bring history to life through the newly reimagined Museum of Art + History.
In Jefferson County, history and community go hand in hand—just like the Rhody Run has brought us together for generations. Team JCHS is running for connection, for tradition, and for the next chapter of our shared story.
Who Is Team JCHS?
We are staff, board members, volunteers, history lovers, and community champions coming together with one shared goal: to build a museum that honors our past and inspires our future.
Some of us are longtime runners, and some of us are just in it for the fun—but all of us believe in the power of history and art to bring people together.
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When you support Team JCHS, you’re not just cheering on a group of runners—you’re fueling a vision for a more accessible, engaging, and inclusive museum right in the heart of Jefferson County.
Why We Run (and Walk)
For 90 years, the Rhododendron Festival has been a symbol of community, tradition, and local pride. This year, Team JCHS is running in that same spirit—celebrating our past while fundraising for a brighter, bolder future at JCHS.
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Your donation supports:
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Innovative Exhibits: Interactive, immersive displays that tell the untold stories of Jefferson County.
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Education & Programs: Hands-on learning opportunities for students, families, and lifelong learners.
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Accessibility Enhancements: A museum designed for everyone in our community
How To Get Involved
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Join the Team: Run or walk in the Rhody 5K/10K and help fundraise along the way! Email alex@jchsmuseum.com to get involved.
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Donate to Team JCHS: Every dollar gets us closer to a fullyreimagined museum.
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Cheer Us On: Spread the word, encourage runners, and support history in motion!
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Together, we’re running for history, community, and the future of JCHS. Make your impact today!
