Dear Friends,
What an auspicious year 2023 was for the Ritchie History Museum!
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We received 501(c)(3) designation in January—officially becoming a nonprofit!
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We were special guests at the award ceremony when The US Holocaust Memorial Museum presented the Ritchie Boys its Elie Wiesel Award with General Mark Milley delivering the keynote address.
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The State of Maryland awarded a major grant toward constructing the new museum.
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Congressman David Trone sponsored legislation to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Ritchie Boys. He was joined Ritchie boy Gideon Kantor onsite for the announcement!
Learn more about our plans for the future at The Ritchie History Museum below!
The ever-growing Ritchie Museum is grateful for all of its generous donors. All donations go directly the betterment of the museum. Some of our future goals are:
1. Enhance our educational programming and our reach by hosting walking tours and living history events.
2. Install up-to-date technology in the museum to enhance the visitor's experience.
3. Digitize our collections to create a more accessible education experience.
4. Hire much needed staff to assist in accomplishing the above goals.
5. Plan for future expansion of the museum.
These five goals all promote our mission to protect, preserve, and educate on the rich history of Fort Ritchie.
There are several ways to make your gift:
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Online
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Mail your check payable to Ritchie History Museum and mail to Ritchie History Museum, 25009 Lake Waster Dr, Cascade, MD 21719
Feel free to contact The Ritchie History Museum’s director to discuss your gift or to answer any questions at director@ritchiemuseum.org or 301-241-2231.
Please note: Gifts of $1800 or more will allow you to designate a Ritchie Boy banner along Barrick Avenue and Castle Drive.
We will be happy to talk with you to facilitate a gift at this level.