Max Silver Memorial Courtyard
Construction of the Essex County Museum’s Max Silver Memorial Courtyard is almost completed and the outdoor space in the heart of Tappahannock is already being enjoyed by residents and visitors who stroll through the Courtyard on their walks around town.
We have reached over 75% of our fundraising goal thanks to the generosity of our community however funds are still needed to complete construction. There are many ways for individuals, families, and businesses to support the Courtyard, including naming rights for some of the features as well as the purchase of commemorative bricks that are being used to pave the walkways.
All contributions are appreciated and anyone wishing to donate can do so using the links on this page or mail your gift to:
Essex County Museum/Courtyard Project
PO Box 404
Tappahannock, VA 22560.

Sponsorship Levels and Naming Opportunities:
you may click desired sponsorship level to be taken directly to the donate page
Portico – One Available
$10,000
Naming rights for Portico
Personalized History Presentation & Workshop conducted by Museum Curator
Lifetime Membership to Museum
Feature Article in Bi-Annual Newsletter (“The Timekeeper”) and on the ECMHS Website
Invitation to Courtyard Dedication and VIP Reception
Garden Benches and Community Kiosks – SOLD OUT
$2,000 – 5,000
Kiosk and Bench Naming Rights
Annual Membership to Museum
Invitation and Recognition at ECMHS Annual Meeting
Acknowledgement in Bi-Annual Newsletter and on the ECMHS Website
Invitation to Courtyard Dedication and VIP Reception
Commemorative Garden Plaques
$1,000
Bronze Marker placed in Garden
Invitation and Recognition at ECMHS Annual Meeting
Acknowledgement in Bi-Annual Newsletter and on the ECMHS Website
Invitation to Courtyard Dedication and VIP Reception
Portico Entrance Honor Roll
$500
Acknowledgement on Permanent Plaque in Museum
Acknowledgement in Bi-Annual Newsletter and on the ECMHS Website
Invitation to Courtyard Dedication and VIP Reception
Acknowledgement in Bi-Annual Newsletter and on the ECMHS Website
Invitation to Courtyard Dedication and VIP Reception
Personalized brick used to pave entrance walkway
Each 4×8 brick has room for 3 lines of 20 characters (including spaces) for a total of 60 characters
Please use the optional notes on the donate screen to enter your Personalized Message
Other
$______
Contributions of any amount are welcome