The Cold War Museum

Tuesday, December 1, 2027 is our most important fundraiser of the year, Giving Tuesday. To see what we have been doing recently, view our most recent newsletter: Cold War Times Spring 2026

None of these activities comes without cost, and even basic service provided to walk-in visitors requires exhibit space rental (our building), storage space rental, utilities, insurance, and other related costs. Like many museums in the U.S., our main income comes from tax deductible donations received throughout the year, with our Give Local Piedmont and Giving Tuesday capital campaigns leading the way.

It’s especially gratifying to be able to tell you that we’ve received $7,000 in matching grants from anonymous donors. That means that for every dollar you donate to the museum on Giving Tuesday during the campaign will be doubled. You could tap into that matching money with your own gift as early as April 28, which is the start of early giving, but if it’s convenient for you to wait with your gift, the best way to help the Museum is to make your donation between 3PM and 4PM EST on December 1. During this special one-hour Power Hour block, donations received will not only be doubled though the matching grants but will also count towards Give Local Piedmont's own cash prizes we are eligible to receive.

Either way, the Board and staff of the Museum hope you will join us in making a donation on Giving Tuesday. Thanks in advance for what you can do to support our efforts to honor Cold War veterans, preserve Cold War history, and educate future generations about this time period.

Sincerely,

Francis Gary Powers, Jr.