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Check out what's coming to the Ritchie History Museum!
Ritchie Museum's Current Projects
Explore the exciting developments at the Ritchie History Museum! We have several major projects planned, and we want to share the good news along with opportunities for you to get involved in preserving and promoting the history of Fort Ritchie.
Our Garden Project
Since opening our doors in June 2023, we have received many requests for ways to commemorate service at Fort Ritchie. The Ritchie History Museum, with support from the Ritchie Revival Team, is creating a beautiful garden between the museum and our future research center. This garden will be laid with personalized bricks commemorating the service of those from Fort Ritchie's past, whether your loved one was a Ritchie Boy or Girl or they served in the later years under the 7th Signal Command. We wanted to provide an opportunity for you to honor them.
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2 Stages of Construction
Vision
We envision this garden as a place for reflection and remembrance, allowing future generations to honor their loved ones' service. Our design incorporates various elements of Fort Ritchie; the stone walls will resemble the gates of Fort Ritchie and will be constructed using stone from the previously demolished Provost Marshal's office. Additionally, various shapes and symbols representing different service groups will be integrated into the design.
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4"x8"
Brick Paver
3 LINES OF LETTERING (18 CHAR. PER LINE)
For a $100 Donation
12"x12"
Grey Stone Paver
6 LINES OF LETTERING (18 CHAR. PER LINE)
for $300 Donation
24"x 24"
Grey Stone Paver
(Limited Quantities)
8 LINES OF LETTERING (18 CHAR. PER LINE)
For $1000 + donation
+Add Logo for additional $55
EST 9 24"x 24" Pavers Allotted for this Project
Due to a high volume of inquiries, the museum is unable to verify information. Please note that the way you enter your information in the form will determine how it is engraved. If you have any questions or concerns, we recommend consulting the National Archives website (.gov) and its eVetRecs system for electronic requests, or the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) for physical requests. Additionally, Fold3.com and FamilySearch.org are excellent resources for quick searches. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Phase 2 Coming in Summer 2027
The size of the brick you will receive is determined by your contribution to the museum. If you wish to commemorate your service or that of a loved one while helping the museum grow, please review the form below for available brick sizes. Please note that some sizes are limited in quantity and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For mail in please send cash or check with the form to the address list on the form. If you wish to send your form in by email please donate through our PayPal Giving: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/4519760
Please email form to director@ritchiemuseum.org
Thank You
The museum would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our team and donors who made our garden a reality. We would especially like to thank our Ritchie Revival team for co-founding the Memorial Gates Garden with us. We also appreciate Washington County for providing a grant that assisted with the concrete pouring. Last but not least, a very special thank you goes to Bernie and Robert Lubran for their generous donations towards the development of our garden and research center. We cannot continue our work here at Historic Fort Ritchie without the support of individuals like you.
This garden not only enhances the beauty of our site but also serves as a way for us to continually recognize those who have served here. The date for our second phase of the garden is currently in discussion, and information will be released after January 1. You can still order bricks, which will be installed during this phase.
Ritchie Museum Research Center
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We are excited to announce that our future research center, 201, will be opening this fall! The first floor will feature a space for veterans, families, and the community to conduct research, along with a library on Fort Ritchie's history and computer access. The second floor will provide a new collections space, as we've outgrown our current facility and want to ensure proper care for our collections.
Please reach out to our Director, Katy Self, at director@ritchiemuseum.org if you would like to become a founding donor! We will have more information soon!