Where American history is displayed, heroism is enshrined,
and our Colonial heroes are celebrated

Administration

     Today The Collingwood Library and Museum is managed by an all volunteer board of directors who provide management and oversight to the facility. These board members provide fund-raising activities, fiscal oversight in keeping with Sarbanes-Oxley, program development and general support to Collingwood.

     Each year the Board considers budgets and planning documents, proposes new programs and construction, appointments to committee’s and various responsibilities within general oversight responsibilities.

     Staff provides on-site support to make every program and event a success.

Organization

     In October 1976, without fanfare, a library and museum unique in America came into existence. It is an entity dedicated to providing information about our national heritage to the American Public. This facility is available to anyone who desires to learn of the heroic efforts made by American Patriots in founding and developing this, the greatest of nations. This initial group of retired military spent countless hours renovating the facility and raising personal funds to keep Collingwood active and meaningful in the community.

     These gentlemen, all members of National Sojourners, pressed forward even though there was concern that the purchase price of $400,000 was too risky to be undertaken by such a small organization. But, they believed it was an opportunity too good to pass up and the property was purchased.

     In the years since, much has happened. The mortgage has been paid off. The building has been restored. Vinyl siding has been added to the exterior. An elevator to the second floor has been installed. A building for maintenance and storage has been built. A retaining wall has been emplaced along the river front. The grounds have been magnificently landscaped; a beautiful split-rail fence has been constructed around the property; wrought-iron gates have been emplaced at the entrances. It has become a showplace for learning and Americanism.

     But with all the emphasis on restoration and appearance, the Directors never lost sight of the original purposes of the Foundation: to acquire, catalogue, process, protect and present to the public, documents, literature, artifacts and displays which tend to promote, enhance and inspire patriotism in the citizens of the United States to visitors and to provide reference sources for students seeking material for themes, essays, dissertations and theses on the history of this nation.

     In keeping with this goal the Foundation has amassed over 4500 volumes of non-fiction books relating to American history and culture.

     The Foundation exists entirely upon contributions from the public. Even though the original property is fully paid for, improvements and maintenance continue. The Board works tirelessly to sustain an endowment fund which will ensure that the Foundation will carry on forever. The further in time we get from the American Revolution, the more important this place will become. (All donations are tax deductible) To this end the Directors of the Foundation are working to enlighten the public about what is offered here.

 Operation

     The Collingwood Library and Museum is organized under IRS rules governing 501 (c) 3’s and is open 10 am to 4 pm on Monday and Wednesday through Saturday. We are closed Tuesday.