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Support Fort Duffield

Preserving Kentucky’s Civil War Heritage for Future Generations
Fort Duffield is preserved and maintained through the dedication of volunteers, donors, and community partners. Your support helps protect Kentucky’s largest Civil War earthen fort, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and recognized by the American Battlefield Trust as a Heritage Site.
Est. 1861
West Point, KY
501(c)(3) Tax‑Deductible
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About Your Contribution

Friends of Fort Duffield 1861 Inc is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) public charity.

EIN: 99‑1892427

All contributions are tax‑deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

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Become a Member

Membership helps preserve, protect, and interpret Fort Duffield for future generations.

Members receive updates, invitations, and the satisfaction of supporting a historic landmark.

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Become a Sponsor

Sponsorship provides essential support for preservation projects, educational programs, and community outreach. Your sponsorship helps ensure that Fort Duffield remains a place of learning, remembrance, and historical significance.

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Suggested Donation Levels

Every contribution — large or small — makes a direct difference in preservation, education, and community outreach.
Most Popular
Sentinel
$25
Help fund one month of trail maintenance supplies and signage upkeep.
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Patriot
$50
Sponsor printed interpretive materials for one school group visit.
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Defender
$100
Cover the cost of one commemorative event program or educational display.
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Guardian
$250
Fund a season of volunteer equipment and safety supplies.
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Benefactor
$500
Sponsor restoration materials for one earthwork feature or historic structure.
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Premier
Founder’s Circle
$1,000+
Named recognition as a founding‑level supporter in the annual report and on‑site.
Donate at This Level
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Membership Levels

Annual membership directly funds programs, preservation, and community events at Fort Duffield.
Individual
$15/year
Full membership benefits for one person.
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Best Value
Family
$20/year
All household members enjoy full benefits.
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Organization
$25/year
For civic groups, clubs, and historical societies.
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Business
$30/year
Business name listed in Fort Duffield publications.
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Membership is effective January 1 and renewable each January 1. Make checks payable to Friends of Fort Duffield 1861 Inc.
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Legacy Giving & Estate Gifts

A planned gift to Fort Duffield ensures that Kentucky’s most significant Civil War earthen fortification will be preserved for generations.
Bequest in Your Will
Designate Friends of Fort Duffield 1861 Inc. as a beneficiary in your will or living trust.
Named Endowment
Establish a named endowment fund in honor of yourself or a loved one.
Charitable Remainder Trust
Receive income during your lifetime while making a future gift to Fort Duffield.
Life Insurance / IRA Beneficiary
Name Friends of Fort Duffield 1861 Inc. as a beneficiary of a policy or retirement account.
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Volunteer With Us

Volunteers are the heart of Fort Duffield. Whether assisting with trail work, events, research, or preservation projects, your time makes a lasting impact.
Trail & Grounds
Maintenance, landscaping, and earthwork upkeep.
Education & Tours
Guided tours, school programs, and interpretation.
Events
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Official Membership & Donation Form

Complete the form below or download the PDF version.

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