Charitable giving at Battleship Cove.

The Bell Society recognizes those who have included Battleship Cove in their estate plans. The bell of the USS Massachusetts stands as a symbol of Patriotism and Freedom, virtues easily understood in the hearts of the thousands of veterans who visit the Cove each year. Battleship Cove is the legacy our veterans leave to America’s young people, for embodied in these ships and exhibits are priceless lessons in history, math and sciences, shipbuilding, naval heritage, and character education.

Members of The Bell Society enjoy a special rank here at Battleship Cove. The name
of each member will be inscribed on an elegant bronze plaque displayed on The Bell Society mahogany Honor Roll, and your commitment of $10,000 or more to our Endowment Fund will be recognized by the presentation of an 8” bronze Bellingham ship’s bell modeled after the bell of USS Massachusetts.

This custom-cast desk- or wall-mounted bell
includes a cast-raised inscription reading: “The Bell Society of Battleship Cove”. Each bell is Coast Guard-approved for use on boats up to sixty-five feet in length. The Bell Society ship’s bell will be a family heirloom to be appreciated by those who have made leadership gifts to Battleship Cove.

Contact Battleship Cove to join the Bell Society or for details on how to support Battleship Cove through:

Simple bequests
life insurance
real estate
charitable remainder trusts
charitable lead trusts

"We have a long road to go, and it's going to take a lot of money, a lot of dedication, and a lot of volunteers."

FORMER PRESIDENT SETS PRECEDENT WITH $100,000 GIFT: H. Lawrence Bourland pledged Battleship Cove's first six-figure gift, but he would be the first to show you that the bronze plaque he received in recognition of the act is not in honor of himself. Suspended from a bulkhead in the National PT Boat Museum on board USS Massachusetts, Bourland's plaque honors LCDR Joe Loveless, USNR, a PT Boater and veteran of World War II and the Korean War.

"This plaque is not about me," said Bourland. "It's about my father-in-law. Joe was one of those people Tom Brokaw wrote about in The Greatest Generation."

There are many who believe Bourland's own legacy is pretty remarkable. Former president, chairman of the museum's nominating committee, and chairman of the Bell Society, Bourland is one of the most progressive board members this organization has ever had.

Still, Bourland shuns the attention, which he casually defers to those before him. "The people who brought this battleship here - we should never forget them." Laying important groundwork for the Battleship Cove Endowment Fund, Bourland encouraged his colleagues to follow suit, urging, "We have a long road to go, and it's going to take a lot of money, a lot of dedication, and a lot of volunteers."

PIER LEADERSHIP: Sponsors are the bedrock of the Battleship Cove Community Boating Program. Now entering its fourth season, BCCB is poised to deliver its offerings to an even broader audience.

Follow this link to learn how you, your company, or your foundation can support this blossoming youth sailing program!

STARS & STRIPES: Join the elite ranks of the Stars & Stripes Commission! Battleship Cove's most prestigious level of annual giving, Stars & Stripes enlists an exclusive group of...Ctd.

Teak deck on BB59: Restoring the teak deck on BB59 is a major project that requires your help.

Paint the T-28: Retired naval aviator W. Lincoln Mossop wouldn't let his T-28 look sloppy; this generous corporate member volunteered to fund the entire painting project!

Restore the Quonset Hut: This classic structure is home to PT 796, a National Historic Landmark, but she is rusting at the seams. Please help us give this building the TLC it so desperately needs.