Make a Gift
A special thank you to our donors for their generosity!
The South Carolina Railroad Museum is 100% volunteer-driven from train engineers to tour guides! With the tax-deductible support of members and donors, we’re able to educate growing generations and railfans alike about the unique role of the Rockton, Rion and Western Railroad in local history and provide the breathtaking experience of riding on a railway train.
The South Carolina Railroad Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Become a Patron
Brakeman’s
Club
$100
Receive 2 passes in the First-Class Coach, good for anyone on any operating day.
Ticket Agent’s
Club
$500
Receive 5 passes in the First-Class Coach, good for anyone on any operating day.
Engineer’s
Club
$750
Receive 10 passes in the First-Class Coach, good for anyone on any operating day.
Conductor’s
Club
$1,000
Receive 15 passes in the First-Class Coach, good for anyone on any operating day.
Superintendent’s
Club
$1500
Receive 20 passes in the First-Class Coach, good for anyone on any operating day.
Make a Planned Gift
Gifts of appreciated securities preserve the charitable contribution of the donor in full and avoid the capital gains tax. To learn more about planned giving options, please contact Henry Nechemias at 215.888.5104 or email henry@scrm.org.
Support Project #44
The Museum is planning, assessing, fundraising, restoring, and crew training, the operation of Locomotive #44. Read more about Project #44 here.
Donations Policy
The South Carolina Railroad Museum, Inc. may accept contributions or gifts in the form of money or property. Terms, restrictions, or trusts may be imposed upon such gifts or contributions by the donors thereof, provided that such terms, restrictions, or trusts are not inconsistent with the purposes of this corporation. Only those persons designated by the Board of Trustees are authorized to accept contributions.
Tax INformation
The South Carolina Railroad Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. All contributions noted above are tax-deductible and are most welcomed. For further information regarding tax-exempt donations, please check with the IRS and/or your local tax authority.
Sponsorship
Engineering Enhancements
The South Carolina Railroad Museum and the Rockton, Rion and Western Railroad both require the support of donors, visitors, and the public to continue operations and outreach. We welcome community partners interested in event sponsorship, restoration projects, and capacity building.
If you’d like to know more about opportunities or are interested in a custom sponsorship plan, please contact us at 803.635.9893 for assistance.
Volunteer
Get your school or business involved in site improvements as a community service project! We’d love your help sharing our appreciation of railroading with future generations.
