Of course, all of this is expensive to acquire, maintain, and present to the public. Our collections of 14,000 artifacts, 10,000 archives and books, and numerous exhibits acquired over the past 20 years are stored in several buildings in historic downtown St Joseph, Missouri. The museum buildings dates back to 1883, at least one of which is to be on the National Registry of Historic Places. We gratefully accept donations of any kind and any amount . Military items are added to our ever-expanding collections; non-military items may be used or sold in fund raising garage sales from time to time. Donated time and services are accepted and needed. Of course, monetary donations are greatly appreciated. We are not immune to public protest. Last month we were vandalized (see pictures below) by anti-war protesters that painted obscene graffiti on our buildings and several vehicles.
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Why do we need a military heritage museum? Check out Overview. Why donate, contribute, or participate in the National Military Heritage Museum or Society? Contributor Benefits - Charitable federal and state income tax deductions.
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- Capital Founders and Exhibit Sponsors receive permanent recognition.
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- Small business corporations (S)
- Individuals with rent, royalty, or farm income
NAP eligible contributions are not limited to cash: - Real estate
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Vandalized
In May 2007, we were hit by vandals who mistook our message to be pro-war instead of pro-veteran and pro-history. Several vehicles and buildings were spray painted with anti-war and obscene graffiti.
This is a tailgate to one of our trucks. "Military EQUALS LEGAL MURDeR"
Here a "six-by" door with obscene anti-war graffiti.
A door to one of our buildings with obscenity and anti-war graffiti.
We had help covering the obscenities and graffiti by several young local volunteers and a Boy Scout troop. We are very grateful for all the work they did.
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