WE DID IT!
The Potomac Pilothouse is Home!
On May 29 the pilothouse was lifted above the museum and entered the exhibition hall through the back wall. By opening day, June 11, the museum was painted, carpet was laid and new exhibits were hung.
The 2019 season’s attendance was larger then ever before, as we continued to refine exhibits and shipwright John Morgenthaler worked on the interior of the wheelhouse.
BUT…
we need your continued support to make sure we have the operating funds to keep the lights on and to provide needed upkeep for our exhibits. In addition the outside of the building is being painted for the first time in 15 years!
Because of your past support, you can now step into the Potomac Pilothouse and take the wheel, get to know Hansford Bayton (an African-American steamboat captain), view the last flag flown on the steamer Potomac, and more! The Museum is committed to accept, integrate, and display new artifacts. We continue to focus on new ways to learn about our steamboat heritage and have fun doing it!
The Museum’s Board of Directors and Friends of the Museum have issued a $10,000 dollar-for-dollar challenge match to help make 2020 a secure year for the museum! Together we can ensure that the museum thrives for many years to come. DONATE NOW!
PS When you shop at Amazon this holiday season, please visit smile.amazon.com and choose the Steamboat Era Museum as your charity. Every time you make a purchase, Amazon will donate .05% of your total to the Museum! All products and prices are the same on Amazon and Amazon Smile! So look for the smile and support the Museum!