Including the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation in your will is a lasting way to honor your legacy.
A bequest (a gift made through a Will of assets or other property to a beneficiary) is a provision in your Will naming the Museum as a beneficiary of all or a portion of the estate.
If you already have a Will, you can add a bequest with a codicil (a change to an existing Will). Here is a sample codicil to use for the Museum.
There are several ways to include the Museum in your Will and the one you choose depends on family considerations, your charitable interests, and the assets that make up your estate and your goals. Bequests can be made using a variety of assets including cash, securities, real estate, or insurance policies. There is no limit on how much you can contribute through your Will. It’s always good to involve an attorney or professional that is experienced in estate planning when making any changes to your Will.
Please have your will or codicil drafted by an attorney who is familiar with the estate laws of the state where you live. The Museum is not engaged in legal or tax advisory service.
Additionally, we hope you will tell us if you decide you’d like to leave a legacy gift to the Museum. With your permission, we would like to recognize your gift through membership in our Legacy Society, a distinguished group of Museum supporters who have generously made legacy gifts to the Museum.
Your willingness to be listed as a member of our Legacy Society encourages others to follow your example, which is another way you can support the Museum.
Ways to show your support for the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation
Donate to the Museum
History is in your hands! Every contribution is greatly appreciated.
Tribute Gifts
Give a gift in honor or memory of friends and family.
Employer Matching Gifts
Maximize your contribution to the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation by participating in your employer’s matching gift program.
Legacy Gifts
Including the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation in your will is lasting way to honor your legacy.
Stock Gifts
The National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation gladly accepts gifts of stock or mutual funds.
Donate to the Collection
The National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation welcomes the consideration of unconditional donation offers and will only accept material that relates directly to our mission.
“The Underground Railroad exhibit particularly made an impression. You can learn about the enslaved people who passed through Mount Clare Station as their last stop before reaching the northern states. Sobering and inspiring stories.”
Alison J.
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