ALL CALL for SUPPORT

Jim-Ree African American Museum has the opportunity to be operational in 2013. This may only happen if we raise more capital funds. We are asking for your help. Will you donate $100.00 or more to this cause? If 100 people donate 100 dollars, we will have raised $10,000. If you are unable to donate $100.00 or more, we appreciate whatever you are able to give. 

Last year we received a $99,999.00 grant from the USDA for renovations of the museum site, 24 South Oliver Street. Approximately $22,000 of that grant went to the Lord, Aeck and Sargent, an architectural firm.  Their consultants project that we will need at least an additional $100,000 to complete the project.  Given our financial constraints, the consultants have divided the renovation into phases. Phase one will include a portion of the downstairs area.

The heat and air, plumbing, electrical and construction work for phase one along with the sprinkler system for the entire building (as required by law) will break the budget. Here again, the consultants from Lord, Aeck and Sargent have separated phase one into mini phases. However, to open part of the building to the public, federal and state codes must be met. Lord, Aeck and Sargent architectural firm has submitted our project to the USDA for approval. Once approved, the project will be open for bids.

Please help with this worthy cause by making a donation today. Jim-Ree Museum is a 501c3 organization. Your contribution is tax deductible. Jim-Ree African American Museum, Inc. is dedicated to the preservation, renewal and identification of African American history and culture. Our goal is to educate people about the contributions of African Americans in the Appalachian foothills area and about the impact of African Americans on the nation and the world. Through seminars, exhibitions and special programs, the museum will cultivate an appreciation for the cultural heritage and achievements of African Americans.

Jim-Ree Museum has had itinerant displays since its inception in 1996. Help give us the ability to display permanently. Donate today. Whether your donation is $1,000.00, $100.00, $10.00, or $1.00, we appreciate your contribution and thank you in advance.

You may make a donation online through Charity Blossom or Paypal at jimree.org or you may send your check or money order to the address below.

Mail to

Jim-Ree Museum

PO Box 6281

Elberton, Georgia 30635

Kate and Jack Heard’s Offspring

Kate and Jack Heard were recognized in 2012 by the Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the American Revolution as heroes. None of Kate and Jack Heard’s offspring was present at the graveside ceremony. If you are a descendant of Kate and Jack Heard, Revolutionary War Heroes, we would love to hear from you!

The Grapevine

Long living Elberton resident, Hattie Rucker Smith Cade (1879-1985), shared the heroic deeds of the two slaves, Kate and Jack Heard, Revolutionary War heroes, with the community. It is a tale that was passed along to her through word of mouth. A lot of history has been lost from the time of the actual deed to now through this method of record keeping. The grapevine has never been a reliable source for information. In many cases however, for early African American history, that is all we have, tales passed along through the grapevine.