Short Summary

Help preserve the legacy of the USS Midway and inspire future generations through history, education, and remembrance. Your support helps the USS Midway Museum preserve this historic aircraft carrier, share the stories of the people who served aboard her, and create meaningful educational experiences for visitors, students, veterans, and families. Together, we can ensure the Midway’s remarkable story continues to be experienced for generations to come.

What We Need & What You Get

We are raising 15000$ to support the preservation, education, and continued public experience of the historic USS Midway.

Funds raised will help support:

• Preservation & maintenance — Protecting the historic ship and its artifacts for future generations.
• Educational programs — Creating meaningful learning experiences for students, families, and visitors.
• Exhibits & interpretation — Preserving and sharing the stories of the sailors, aviators, veterans, and others connected to Midway's history.
• Visitor experiences — Helping keep this extraordinary piece of American history accessible to the public.

What You Get

Your contribution helps ensure that the USS Midway's story remains accessible to future generations.

$25 — Deck Supporter
Receive a digital thank-you from the USS Midway Museum and become part of the community helping preserve Midway's legacy.

$50 — History Supporter
Receive a digital USS Midway appreciation certificate and exclusive digital historical content featuring stories and photographs from Midway's service.

$100 — Midway Preservation Partner
Receive a commemorative USS Midway donor certificate plus access to a special collection of historical stories and behind-the-scenes preservation updates.

$250 — Flight Deck Supporter
Receive a premium commemorative USS Midway certificate and special campaign recognition, along with exclusive updates showing how donor support contributes to preserving the ship.

$500 — Midway Legacy Supporter
Receive a special donor recognition package, including a commemorative USS Midway item and exclusive behind-the-scenes content about the preservation of the historic ship.

$1,000 — Admiral's Circle
Receive premier donor recognition, a special commemorative USS Midway package, and an invitation to a special museum experience or behind-the-scenes presentation, subject to availability.

Every Donor Makes a Difference

Regardless of contribution level, every supporter becomes part of the effort to preserve the USS Midway and the stories of the people who served aboard her. Your contribution helps ensure that future generations can walk her decks, learn from her history, and understand the people and events that shaped her remarkable service.

Every contribution—large or small—helps preserve an important part of our nation's maritime and aviation history.

If We Don't Reach Our Goal

Every dollar raised will still make a difference. If we do not reach our full fundraising target, contributions will be directed toward the campaign's stated preservation, educational, and museum-support purposes, with priority given to the most important needs within the project.

Together, we can help ensure that the USS Midway continues to educate, inspire, and connect people with history for generations to come.
 

Why It Matters

The USS Midway is more than a historic aircraft carrier. It is a place where history can be experienced firsthand.

For generations of visitors, students, veterans, and families, walking the decks of Midway provides a unique opportunity to connect with the people, technology, and events that shaped the 20th century. From its service during the Cold War and Vietnam era to its role in the evacuation of Saigon and Operation Desert Storm, Midway carries stories that cannot be recreated once they are lost.

Your contribution helps preserve that connection.

Support helps the USS Midway Museum continue caring for this historic ship, protecting artifacts and stories, and creating educational experiences that bring history to life. It helps ensure that young people can learn beyond the classroom, veterans' experiences can continue to be remembered, and future generations can encounter an important part of America's maritime and aviation heritage firsthand.

When you support this campaign, you are not simply helping maintain a ship. You are helping preserve a place where history can be seen, explored, discussed, and remembered.

Your support today helps keep Midway's story alive for tomorrow.
 

Challenges & How We’ll Tackle Them

Preserving a historic aircraft carrier is a significant responsibility. The USS Midway is a large, complex historic vessel, and maintaining its physical structure, artifacts, exhibits, and educational spaces requires ongoing care and resources.

One of the biggest challenges is balancing preservation with public access. The ship must be protected while continuing to serve as an educational and visitor destination. We will address this by prioritizing essential preservation and maintenance needs while continuing to provide meaningful experiences for the public.

Another challenge is ensuring that the stories connected to Midway are preserved for future generations. Historical artifacts and personal accounts can be difficult to maintain over time. Supporting careful preservation, interpretation, documentation, and educational programming helps keep these stories accessible.

Funding is another ongoing challenge. Preservation and educational initiatives require sustained resources, and individual projects may face changing costs or unexpected needs. Contributions from supporters provide additional resources that can help the Museum respond to important priorities as they arise.

The USS Midway Museum brings together a team dedicated to the ship's preservation, historical interpretation, education, visitor experience, and continued public access. With the support of donors, volunteers, veterans, historians, educators, and the broader community, we can address these challenges responsibly and continue protecting Midway's legacy.

Every contribution strengthens our ability to care for this historic ship and ensure that its stories remain available to future generations.
 

Spread the Word

Not everyone can contribute financially, but everyone can help make a difference.

If the mission of preserving the USS Midway and sharing its history matters to you, please help us spread the word. Share this campaign with your friends, family, colleagues, veteran communities, educators, history enthusiasts, and anyone who believes in preserving important stories for future generations.

A simple share can introduce the campaign to someone who may become a supporter, volunteer, advocate, or longtime friend of the USS Midway Museum.

Use Linno Fund's built-in sharing tools to share the campaign across your social networks and personal connections. Every conversation, post, and share helps expand our reach.

You don't have to donate to make an impact. Sometimes, the most powerful contribution is simply helping the right person discover the cause.

Thank you for helping us keep the USS Midway's story alive and reaching new generations.