DHPT is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization serving the Town of Dartmouth and surrounding communities.

As a membership-based organization, DHPT is qualified under IRS Code 170 to receive tax-deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts. Donations and gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Your donation to the Dartmouth Heritage Preservation Trust (DHPT) plays a vital role in preserving our community's rich history and cultural legacy. Your support enables DHPT to protect and maintain the Akin House, curate and manage important artifacts and objects specific to the Akin House and old Dartmouth, and promote educational programs and partnerships that keep Dartmouth’s unique heritage alive for future generations.

By donating, you help safeguard our town’s history, ensuring that our cultural assets and stories continue to inspire and educate. Together, we can protect the past while building a stronger, more connected future.