THE PAST COMES ALIVE
An IRS 501(c)(3)Foundation
Saving, restoring, and sharing some of the key experiences of the past through vintage aviation, marine and railroad donations
As a non profit foundation, our efforts are solely focused on acquiring and managing assets which will help us preserve the legacy of our collective past.
Only through the strategic management of vintage yacht, railroad, and aviation assets will we be able to recreate the experiences of yesteryear for our current geeration. And further, only through the appreciation of this current generation will we be able to preserve the past to better inform our future.
- Strategic deployment of key assets
- Acquisition of additional historic vessels
- Restoration of historic rail resources
- Training the restorers of the future
- Developing programs to share our properties
Tax Deductible Donations
What we doing
We acquire unique marine, aviation, and rail assets through purchase, donation, and stewardship programs.
Vintage Aviation Assets
We accept classic airline and military airframes and memorabilia which can be shared with the public
Vessels with Provenance
We've developed a unique capability to acquire, preserve, and deploy these vessels publicly
Historic Railroad Assets
We're one of a select few stewards who can maintain and deploy historic rail cars and locomotives
Training in Restoration
We have a team of restoration professionals who are keen to train the next generation of restorers
Retelling Our History
We routinely utilize our assets and properties within media and film projects to preserve their legacy
Sharing With the Public
We are always exporing new methods and venues for making our assets available to the public
Our Foundation Gallery
Our Leadership Team
Testimonials
Working together with the Vintage Traditions Foundation we've been able to save some key yachting assets that will be enjoyed by the public in the near future.
Grant Sedgwick
Vintage Yacht Club
The donation program of the Foundation has made it possible for us to jointly create a long term legacy strategy for some incredible yachts that need to be saved for posterity.
