The Cold War Museum

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 is our most important fundraiser of the year, Give Local Piedmont. To see what we have been doing recently view our most recent newsletter, (https://coldwar.org/uploads/documents/Fall-Winter2024.pdf).

None of these activities comes without cost, and even basic service provided to walk-in visitors requires exhibit space rental (our building), storage space rental, utilities, insurance, and other related costs. Like many museums in the U.S., our main income comes from tax deductible donations received throughout the year, with our Give Local Piedmont and Giving Tuesday capital campaigns leading the way.

It’s especially gratifying to be able to tell you that we’ve received a $5000 matching grant from an anonymous donor. That means that for every dollar you donate to the museum thru Give Local Piedmont during the campaign will be doubled. You could tap into that matching money with your own gift as early as April 29, which is the start of early giving, but if it’s convenient for you to wait with your gift, the best way to help the Museum is to make your donation on May 13, because only donations received on May 13 will help us win monetary prizes directly from Give Local Piedmont. For example, on May 13 there will be three Power Hours starting at 6 am, 3 pm, and 11 pm. During these one-hour blocks, donations received will not only be doubled though a matching grant but will also count towards Give Local Piedmont cash prizes we are eligible to receive.

Either way, the Board and staff of the Museum hope you will join us in making a donation via Give Local Piedmont. Thanks in advance for what you can do to support our efforts to honor Cold War veterans, preserve Cold War history, and educate future generations about this time period.

Sincerely,

Francis Gary Powers, Jr.