Give
Did you know that Pilgrim Hall Museum is supported almost entirely by admissions, memberships, and contributions? Every gift helps our 200-year educational mission continue and thrive. Be part of history by making a donation!
General contributions support our work where most needed, including the preservation of our historic museum building, stewardship of historical collections, and educational programs for students and learners of all ages.
MAKE YOUR GIFT MORE PURPOSEFUL WITH A SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION
supports the care and stewardship of collections.
a multi-year commemorative project telling Plymouth’s story in hand-crafted needlework.
established in honor of Lothrop “Cricket” Withington III, a dedicated Trustee, to support the growth of the Pilgrim Society’s investment funds. Contact our Development Office for more information.
CONSIDER A LEGACY GIFT TO PILGRIM HALL MUSEUM
It’s easier than ever to ensure a solid future for America’s oldest continuous Museum and the preservation of Plymouth history. Contact us for information on bequests, charitable annuities, and other legacy giving opportunities.
MAKE A BEQUEST
You can ensure a lasting impact by making a gift in your will or living trust, known as a bequest, to the Pilgrim Society. Your gift may be a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate or the remainder after all other provisions are specified. Be sure to consult your legal counsel or estate planning attorney for further guidance. Our Development Office is also available to answer questions.
Samples of suggested language in drafting your bequest:
For general purposes:
“I give __________ to the Pilgrim Society, tax ID# (contact us for federal tax ID number), for its general purposes.”
To contribute to an existing expendable/current use fund, such as the Museum’s Cricket Fund (investment) or Conservation Fund (stewardship of collections), or for a specific project, such as The Plymouth Tapestry:
“I give _____________ to the Pilgrim Society, tax ID# (contact us for federal tax ID number), for the _ [name of fund or name of project]___________ at the Pilgrim Society.
Percentage of residuary estate clause: You can leave a specific percentage of the assets remaining in your estate after all of the debts and expenses of the estate have been paid, and after all specific bequests have been satisfied.
“I give ___ percentage (___ %) of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate to the Pilgrim Society , tax ID# (contact us for federal tax ID number).”
Entire residuary estate clause: You can leave the entire balance remaining in your estate after all of the debts and expenses of the estate have been paid, and after all specific bequests have been satisfied.
“I give, devise and bequest the rest residue and remainder of my estate to the Pilgrim Society, tax ID# (contact us for federal tax ID number).”