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Battleship Donations

The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is self-supporting, not tax supported, and relies primarily on admissions to tour the Ship, sales in the Ship's Store, rentals, investments and donations. No funds for its administration and operation come from appropriations from governmental entities at the local, state or federal levels. These donations support the battleship's needs: Repairs, Maintenance, Educational Programs and implementation of the Living with Water Project.

 

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Generations Donations

Qualified educators develop and deliver exciting STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programs meeting state and national curriculum requirements in addition to continuing the Ship’s role in teaching the lessons of history and inspiring civic duty to future generations. Support the ability of public-, private- and home-school students to participate in education programs at the Battleship.

 The Battleship site now experiences sunny-day flooding during most high tides. The Living with Water project aims to restore more than 800 feet of shoreline and 2 acres of wetlands to reduce the impact of future storms, coastal storm surges, tidal floods and stormwater run-off. Support the Battleship in creating resilience to these weather events and to enhance the resilience of fish, wildlife and their associated habitats.

 Since coming to her berth in 1961, more than 50 years of wind and water at the tide line have left the Ship’s hull   paper-thin in places. This is scheduled to be remedied in 2020. But as the Ship continues to age, the Battleship needs your support to keep her fit for visitors and to preserve her for future generations.

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Friends Donations

The Friends of the Battleship North Carolina, Inc. relies upon donations from supporters like you to accomplish preservation and restoration projects aboard the Battleship. In addition, the Friends provide support for exhibits, interpretation, artifact acquisition and conservation, and educational programming. Your gift of support makes an impact on these projects and programs. The Battleship North Carolina receives no funding from federal, state or local government for its operations. 

Exhibit Sponsorship

The Friends of the Battleship North Carolina are proud to support the Museum Department with funding to assist, promote and perpetuate educational and restoration efforts of the Ship.

Some of the projects funded by the Friends include:

  • Restoration of the 26-foot Motor Whaleboat
  • Custom models of the Ironclad, Armored Cruiser and Submarine North Carolina and display cases
  • Exhibit banners of the Ships named North Carolina
  • Conservation of an original WW II Iwo Jima relief map
  • Acquisition and conservation of the 1827 watercolor of the Ship of the Line North Carolina
  • Display case and video monitor for the Legacy of the NORTH CAROLINA exhibit
  • Bridge Restoration, including fabrication on Captain’s and Executive Officer’s Chairs
  • Reproduction of missing panel knobs in Turret #2
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