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What we're about ....
The
Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) is a not-for-profit corporation
founded by philanthropist Ward Melville in
1939. The organization preserves historic structures, manages sensitive
environmental properties and activities and lectures are
offered covering a broad range of topics representing the
organization's concern for history, coastal ecology, wildlife, and the
arts.
Educational programs such as the "Dusty Program" at the Stony
Brook Grist Mill, c.1751, "A Day in the Life of a Colonial Child,"
and "George Washington Spy Ring" at the
Brewster House, c.1660. the "Discovery" Wetlands Cruise,
"Coastal Ecology" and "Living Off The Land" in the heart of WMHO's 88-acre Wetlands Preserve, and Pond Ecology at T.
Bayles Minuse Mill Pond Park reach 12,000 school children from Montauk to
Manhattan each year. Our multimedia distance learning programs such
as:
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"Electronic
Explorations: The Salt Marsh Ecosystem"
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"First
Long Islanders: Original Inhabitants"
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"Windows
Through Time: Journals of American Revolutionary War
Spies!" and,
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"The
Changing Face of War: The American Spirit Prevails"
enable students
across the country and beyond to "visit" in real time and
interactively learn about the salt marsh ecosystem, American
history, literacy and the life and times of Native Americans
indigenous to the area thousands of years ago.
Show your
support….
The challenges of preserving our rich heritage continue into the 21st
century. The costs of maintaining the historic buildings and natural
resources, and continually upgrading our programming are substantial.
Fundraising
events such as the Long Island Golden Eagle Award Dinner and the Golf Classic help
support the historic and environmental preservation and education programs of The Ward
Melville Heritage Organization. Scores of volunteers help make these events a
success.
Funding from Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation,
Department of Environmental Conservation, Natural Heritage Trust, Zoos, Botanical Gardens
and Aquaria, corporations, along with individual donations help to offset the cost of programming.
Only through annual support are we able to continue these programs
and services. The Ward Melville Heritage Organization is a 501(c)3
not-for-profit corporation, so
your donation is tax deductible to the extent of the law.
 SPECIAL DONOR
OPPORTUNITIES:
THE
MELVILLE SOCIETY
Partner - $2,500 and above
Associate - $1,000 - $2,499
THE
CENTURY SOCIETY
$100 - $249
THE
CHARTER SOCIETY
Donor gives one dollar per year for every year of organizations existence
(since 1939)
$65 (65th Anniversary)
THE
HERITAGE SOCIETY
Partner - $500-$999
Associate - $250-$499
Planned Giving
Opportunities…
Many planned gift opportunities can benefit both you and The Ward
Melville Heritage Organization. Please contact us at (631) 751-2244 to discuss:
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