Wilmington Railroad Museum
The Museum recently received two grants to support additional development in programs and facilities.
~ FROM LANDFALL FOUNDATION: $4000 to establish a "Train Camp" for the summer of 2012. We'll be organizing several one-week sessions to stimulate creativity and imagination within the context of railroading and model railroad pastimes. Geared for grade-shoolers, thses sessions will be part education, part activity, and part skill-building, based on an age-appropraite curriculum and adult mentoring.
~ FROM CAPE FEAR GARDEN CLUB: $2984 to beautify Railroad Heritage Square with planters and shrubbery. Now that area construction is complete, we can proceed with touches thatsoften the industrial aspect of Warehouse B andare consistent with surrounding streetscape improvements. Improvements include columnar greenery around the 1855 station bell, and planters near the end of the wheel lathe and access ramp.
The first group of more than 200 bricks has been custom engraved and laid in brick path in Railroad Heritage Square, leading from the porch to the caboose. This is a continuing program to commemorate your support of the Museum or to remember others, so as you purchase a brick, the walk grows and the Museum improves its programs and services. If you have not purchased a brick yet, please call the Museum at 763-2634 to obtain an order form and make your donation.
Memberships are available at several different levels, but they all demonstrate support for the mission of the Museum and how effectively we tell the story of the railroads and the people who worked on them. All members receive free admission to the Museum, discounts on Gift Shop merchandise, generous discounts for caboose parties or meeting bookings, and invitation to member events, such as the Annual Meeting.
By becoming a member of the Wilmington Railroad Museum you can enjoy all of these pursuits for one full year with no additional costs. Just pick the membership level that best meets your needs. Memberships are tax-deductible.
You may join by calling the Museum at (910) 763-2634. Our friendly staff will enroll your support and provide payment instructions. In addition to payment by check, we accept Visa or MasterCard for your tax-deductible membership payment.