1889 Legacy Society

The Great Connectors

Members of the 1889 Legacy Society have expressed their commitment to the Walkway Over the Hudson through a very special and important form of planned giving support.

These donors have named the Foundation as the beneficiary of a planned gift. Such gifts might include a bequest, appreciated securities, gifts of retirement accounts, gifts of life insurance and/or charitable income gifts, such as charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder unitrusts, charitable remainder annuity trusts.

Once you complete your estate plans, please fill out our notification form to let us know. We would like to thank you for your generosity by welcoming you into the 1889 Legacy Society.

1889 Legacy Society Members

Your membership involves no dues, obligations, or solicitations,
but it does allow us to thank you and recognize you for the plans
you have made, and it may inspire generosity in others.

Benefits of membership include:

Exclusive invitations to exclusive events and programs
Recognition in the Walkway Over the Hudson’s annual listing
Ribbon to wear at Walkway Over the Hudson Events and Programs
Subscription to the Walkway Over the Hudson’s online newsletter
Opportunity to request enhanced visits/tours to the Walkway Over the Hudson
The most important benefit you will receive from joining the 1889 Legacy Society is the satisfaction derived from making a lasting contribution to this great historical landmark that connects the Hudson Valley with 650,000 visitors a year.

This gift from your estate will be a transformative way to leave a meaningful legacy that benefits the Walkway Over the Hudson and the Hudson Valley for years to come.

Please take a moment and view the interview (above)
with one of our 1889 Legacy Society Members ~ John O'Shea.