Legacy in Motion: Pope’s Museum Year-End Giving

Laura Pope Forester devoted her life to creating art that celebrated imagination, culture, and community. Her work continues to inspire visitors to think creatively, explore history, and connect with the world around them. You can honor her legacy and become part of that inspiration by supporting Pope’s Museum.

Running a museum is not easy. Historic buildings require constant care, programs need funding, and staff work tirelessly to ensure that every visitor has a meaningful experience. At the same time, our community faces challenges. Women veterans, for example, often struggle with isolation, trauma, and mental health challenges. Opportunities for safe and supportive spaces to heal and express themselves are limited.

Pope’s Museum is helping address these challenges. Through programs like Her Strength, our monthly program for women veterans, we provide a space where creativity becomes a path to healing. Veterans can explore art, connect with peers, and find a sense of community. At the same time, our exhibitions, arts programming, and signature events, like our annual Shakespeare Festival, engage families, students, and visitors of all ages, keeping Laura Pope Forester’s legacy alive and building a stronger, more connected community.

This year we are needing $100,000 to close our fundraising gap for 2025, and with your generosity this can become our reality. Your gift helps preserve our historic buildings and collections, sustain programs that bring art and creativity to the community, and expand opportunities for veterans to heal and thrive.

Every contribution makes a difference. By supporting Pope’s Museum, you are helping preserve history, inspire creativity, and provide meaningful programs that change lives. You can be part of this legacy and help us continue to be a place where art, community, and healing come together.

By giving today, you are honoring Laura Pope Forester’s vision and ensuring that her lifelong dedication to art, culture, and community continues to inspire generations to come. Your support keeps her legacy alive and allows Pope’s Museum to remain a place where creativity and compassion intersect, where history is preserved, and where every visitor can experience the transformative power of art and community.