Our nation’s origin story began in Williamsburg. The Foundation oversees the world’s largest American living history museum and advances preservation, education and civic engagement goals in pursuit of our mission: That the future may learn from the past.
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So many of the events at the core of our nation’s origin story happened right here in Williamsburg. The Power of Place Campaign focuses on preserving this past, telling fact-based stories and creating opportunities for civic engagement — because teaching the lessons of our past can positively shape the present and build a brighter future for all Americans and the world.
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Ways to Give
Whether a planned gift, annual or restricted, there are many ways you can contribute to preserving our nation’s history.
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Annual gifts of $50 or more qualify for membership in one of our esteemed Donor Societies, including exclusive events, discounts, rewards and more.
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For more information, call us toll-free at 1-888-293-1776 or use the link to contact our staff directly.
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