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June 27, 2010

War of 1812 museum seeking financial support

By JEFF MEYERS Staff Writer

PLATTSBURGH — As the Battle of Plattsburgh Association expands at the War of 1812 Museum, officials need financial support from the community.

"We're a business that happens to be a museum," said Museum Manager Kristina Parker-Wingler. "We want people to come in and experience the history that we have to offer, but we also rely a lot on our gift-shop sales."

Besides sales revenue, the museum raises funds through donations and fees from its 250 members.

Admission is free, though a donation box is available for any visitors wishing to help the museum meet its financial needs.

Officials have begun a 2010 capital campaign to raise funds for the museum's continued expansion.

A donation of $1,000 or more is eligible as a direct credit toward New York state income tax.

Contributors can claim 25 percent of their donations, but those must be made by the end of June to be eligible for the 2010 tax year.

In addition, contributions may be listed as charitable donations on both state and federal tax returns.

Parker-Wingler advises people to speak with their financial advisers about pending legislation that may discontinue the Empire Zone tax-credit program as of June 29.

For more information, call the museum office at 566-1814. Donations can be sent to the Batle of Plattsburgh Association at 31 Washington Road, Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12903 or by visiting the association's web site at www.battleofplattsburgh.org and donating by credit card.

E-mail Jeff Meyers at: jmeyers@pressrepublican.com

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