First Milestone Met To Bring Florida’s First Naval Warship Museum To Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Feb. 3, 2015 - PRLog -- The Jacksonville Historic Naval Ship Association (JHNSA) is now more than $10,000 closer to reaching a $250,000 operational fundraising goal. A fundraising team created by John O’Neil, with donors Carlton Spence, and Thomas and Jean Dodson, came together to contribute more than half of the $10,000 raised to help “Bring Home the Adams!”

The JHNSA met the first $10,000 milestone through a Crowdrise online initiative. The Crowdrise campaign allows community supporters of America’s veterans and their families to contribute to the effort that will bring the ship to Jacksonville, fund its restoration, and open the warship museum on the banks of the St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville.

City Councilman and candidate for Jacksonville Mayor, Bill Bishop, an early advocate of the project, says he expects the people of Jacksonville will continue to show their support to bring the world-class attraction to the city. “We are a community made up of people who take great pride in our beautiful city and, through our donations so far, have made it clear that we are determined to put Jacksonville, Florida on the map as a city that supports its military and freedom-loving people around the world. Every donation, from every man, woman and child in Northeast Florida represents a pledge to our military men and women; a pledge to creating a one-of-a-kind entertainment and education venue in the heart of city, and a pledge to an even more vibrant future for Jacksonville.”

Once in operation, the USS Adams Museum will serve as a self-sustaining salute to honor America’s military veterans, inspire and educate the youth of Jacksonville, and draw tens of thousands of visitors to the downtown area each year.

The USS Charles F. Adams (DDG-2) was the first guided missile destroyer built from the keel up by the U.S. Navy and revolutionized naval warfare. Northeast Florida’s Naval Station Mayport was the homeport for the now historic ship for 21 of her 30 years of service. To make your contribution:

Go to  https://www.crowdrise.com/BRINGHOMETHEADAMS
Once on the page, select your team and click “Donate”.
To establish your own fundraising team; click “Fundraise for this Campaign”, where you can create a Crowdrise Account and include your friends and colleagues in your fundraising efforts.
You can also donate directly to the USS Adams Museum through the Jacksonville Historic Naval Ship Association. For more information, visit www.ussadams.com.