The Capital Campaign

We can't tell the whole story without you.

We’re raising $4 million to transform 226 South Liberty Street into a community history museum — a place where dynamic exhibitions, curated conversations, and public programs bring every era, every neighborhood, and every voice to life.

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$3.1M

raised of our $4M Goal

We are 75% of the way to our goal—and we cannot complete the campaign without you. Every gift, at every level, brings the museum closer to opening its doors.

In Their Words

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What your gift builds

Every dollar of the $4m goal, accounted for.

A renovated downtown home, new exhibits, and the programs that bring them to life.

$2.1M

Renovation of the former U.S. Bankruptcy Court Building

$1M

New exhibit design and fabrication

$300k

Start-up expenses

$250k

Outdoor plaza construction and beautification

$100k

Exhibit Maintenance Fund

$100k

Architect fees

$100k

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

$50k

Signage

This is your museum. Help us build it.

We believe telling Winston-Salem's history well means telling it whole. Celebratory stories and difficult ones. Luminaries and the lesser-known. Every corner of this city has a story worth keeping.

More ways to give

Please consider the following

By Mail

Checks may be made payable to MUSE Winston-Salem and mailed to 226 S. Liberty St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101.

Securities

Gifts of appreciated securities avoid capital gains tax and are deductible at fair market value. Give the security itself rather than selling it first.

Donor Advised Fund

If you have a donor advised fund or other charitable fund, you can direct a grant to MUSE Winston-Salem.

Matching Gifts

Make your gift go twice as far—check whether your employer, your spouse’s employer, or a board you serve on offers a matching program.

IRA Distribution

After reaching age 70½, you may contribute up to $100,000 from your IRA directly to MUSEws—tax-free, as long as it goes directly from your IRA.

Real Estate

Donate long-held appreciated real estate to avoid capital gains tax and receive a deduction for the full fair market value of the property.

Deferred & Planned Giving

A deferred gift can maximize your impact. A bequest from founding patron Frank Borden Hanes, Sr. endowed MUSE’s vision.

To give securities, stock, or real estate, contact Jeanne Sayers, Director of Development.

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Life Insurance

Give a policy already in force, or name MUSEws owner and beneficiary of a new one. Premiums are deductible.

Gifts in Trust

A Charitable Remainder or Lead Trust funded with cash or appreciated securities, with a deduction based on the terms.

Retention of Life Interest

Give a residence or farm and retain lifetime use; the property leaves your estate for tax purposes.

Retirement Plan

Name MUSEws beneficiary of all or part of an IRA or Keogh; the gift passes without probate.

Savings Beneficiary

Name MUSEws beneficiary of a savings account, CD, or annuity—transferred automatically, without probate.

A Bequest in Your Will

Name MUSEws in your will for a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or as contingent beneficiary.

All gifts to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Our fiscal year runs January 1 through December 31. Our federal tax ID is 56-2039230.