Fund Raising
(See below to contribute)
Reliving History, Inc. is a non-profit organization incorporated for educational purposes. We exist to assure that the Peter Burr property continues to be highly valued by the general public. To support programming for public purposes, fund raising is an important element of our operation.
Our primary focus for 2009 was organization rather than programming and fund raising. With a good foundation in place, it is time to turn the focus to our purpose, our reason for existing.
While the Peter Burr House belongs legally to the Jefferson County Historic Landmarks Commission, that agency is not budgeted to provide the programming. In order for the property to become self-sustaining and able to contribute toward its on preservation and restoration, programming must create reasons for the general public to continually support and protect the.property.
Like other properties on the National Register of Historic Places, the Peter Burr House is protected by federal laws and guidelines and the local government agency charged with knowing those laws and guidelines best is also the agency that owns the house. This is a good thing.
Even so, common sense and long-time experience tells us that laws do not guarantee compliance when some financial motives begins to drive various agendas. The laws are a starting place, but the general public holds the keys to both enforcement and changes in laws. For the ultimate protection of this historic treasure, someone (preferable Reliving History, Inc. at this point) MUST assure that the public treasure is continually treasured by the public.
For this to happen, programming is where the public will receive value.
In addition to delivering programming at the Peter Burr House, we are also trying to move the house into a position to become a hub in the local area for programming-related to the period Peter Burr was in the area, roughly 1750-1800. As we increase understanding and interpretation of the time period, the government-owned property hopefully will automatically be viewed as a logical hub for similar programming.
Our vision is big and the price tag will be both high and also worth it.
For those wishing to invest in our vision of connecting 18th century values and of understanding of the influences that under girded the formation of our nation, then this is an opportunity for you to to support our increased programming for the ca. 1751Peter Burr House. Your contributions of any size will be deeply appreciated.
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Contribution into General Fund
All non-designated contributions go into the General Fund
Contribution to 2010 Homecoming
All contributions for 2010 Homecoming will help us provide greater excellence while keeping registration fees low. If any funds are left over after the Homecoming, they will be deposited into the Relivng History General Fund for distribution as needed in support of the Peter Burr House.
Contribution for Program
These contributions help us to build a method for
on-going support through programming
Contribution for American Chestnut Tree Project
These contributions go toward re-establishing American chestnut
trees at the Peter Burr House
Contribution for Legacy Fund
These contributions are forwarded to the Eastern WV
Community Foundation Reliving History Fund
Contribution for Preservation
These contributions will be forwarded to the Jefferson County Historic
Landmarks Commission
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Or Contribute by Mail:
Make check payable to:
The Peter Burr House
Designate for:
- Programming(to
help with developing on-going support for the house)
- Adopt a tree
(for the American Chestnut Tree Project)
- Preservation(for imminent preservation / restoration needs of the house)
- Legacy Fund
(for long-range support of the house)
Mail to:
Reliving History, Inc.
68 West Side Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Note:
- Contributions designated
for Preservation will be sent to the Jefferson County Historic Landmarks
Commission, the agency that owns the house and administrates all preservation
and restoration of the house.
- Contributions designated
for the Legacy Fund will be sent to the Eastern West Virginia Community
Foundation to build toward endowment and long-range investment on behalf of the
house and related objectives.
NOTE: For contributions sent by check through the mail, please indicate in a note with your check which free gifts you desire.
Choose Your Thank You Gift
Those who contribute will receive written documentation stating the amount of the contribution for IRS purposes and one of more thank you gift(s) listed farther down:
- Those contributing $100 or more may receive all of the following Thank You gifts: #1, #2, #3, and choice of one #4 (See below). Note: Thank You gifts #1 and #2 are limited and available only for so long as supplies last.
- Those contributing $50 or more may choose any one of: #1, #2, or #3 plus 1 choice of any #4. This offer is good for so long as #1 and #2 are available. Note: Thank You gifts #1 and #2 are limited and available only for so long as supplies last.
- Those contributing $30 or more may choose one of: #2 or #3 and any one of #4. This offer is good for so long as #2 is available. Note: Thank You gift #2 is limited and available only for so long as supplies last.
- All contributions of any size will be appreciated and the contributor will receive his or her choice of any one of: #4a, #4b, #4c, or #4d.
When you contribute online, claim your Thank You gift(s) at Shop Online
When you make your contribution by mail, include a note specifying which Thank You gift(s) you prefer
Thank You Gifts
#1 - Book: "How and Where To Look It Up: Resources for Researching the History of Jefferson County, West Virginia," by William D. Theriault, Ph.D. "How and Where To Look It Up” is a
reference book and CD for people interested in locating resources relevant to
exploring the history of Jefferson County, WV and of the people who have been a
part of that history. The book has 23 chapters that provide an overview of
primary and secondary sources available on a broad range of topics. The book includes
a search-able CD with a bibliography of 6,500 annotated citations on county
history. The CD is for use with IBM-compatible PCs. The book and CD together comprise
the most comprehensive reference guide published on Jefferson County history to
date."
(As of Dec 1, 2009, there are currently 21 of these books in stock.)
#2 - Book: "Harvest, Collected Works of Julia Davis," with Introduction by William D. Theriault, Ph.D. "Harvest” is a collection of literary
works. According to the book cover, Julia Davis, a native of West Virginia,
". . . has traveled widely, rubbed elbows with princes and presidents . .
. wherever she has gone, she has looked at the world through eyes sharpened by
her West Virginia childhood. And whenever she has returned home . . . she has
looked at her native state with the fresh perspective of the traveler. . . .
she has developed a reputation . . . as a writer who can look at the past and the
present with clarity and balance." The book contains works never published
or long out of print. (As of Dec 1, 2009, there are currently 15 of these books
in stock.)
#3 - 10-page Booklet: "Origin of the Burr Coat of Arms"by Joyce Cole. 10-page 8.5" x 11" full-color Booklet
by Joyce Cole tells about the first Burr Coat of Arms. Includes 2 pages on
"The Origin of the Burr Coat of Arms" plus 8 pages on the arms and
what the elements mean. With different coats of arms seen commercially with the
Burr name, information in this document will identify which coat of arms was
recognized by Aaron Burr and family. The booklet also identifies which popular coat
of arms is frequently depicted incorrectly as the Burr arms. (As of Dec 1,
2009, there is an unlimited supply of this Thank You gift.)
#4 - For all regular contributions regardless of size, your choice of one of the following.
#4a - Full-Color Print of the Peter Burr House, 8”x
10” suitable for framing.
OR
#4b - Full-Color Digital Image of the Peter Burr House formatted in jpeg for
use as a screen saver or printable for framing or other uses.
OR
#4c - Full-Color print of the Burr coat of Arms, 8”x 10” Print suitable for framing.
OR
#4d - Digital images of the Burr Coat of Arms Full-Color digital images of the Burr Coat of
Arms. Designed with a variety of backgrounds and colors to be computer desktop,
screen saver, or printable jpg images. Some images show the coat of arms in the
center and some on the right side of the page to balance with desktop icons on
the left. The various images can be stored on your hard drive and set to rotate
as desk top or screen saver images. On CD in jpeg format.
When you contribute online, claim your Thank You gift(s) at Shop Online
When you make your contribution by mail, include a note specifying which
Thank You gift(s) you prefer
See instructions above for mailing a check or money order
Those wishing to wire
a contribution should inquire by email.
Thank you for
Your Support!
