Our ship / Your story


Discovering Amistad is excited to announce the launch of its fundraising campaign, “Preserve the Freedom Schooner - Amistad” This campaign seeks to raise $100,000 to support the preservation of Connecticut’s state flagship, The Amistad freedom schooner.

Your support is crucial to our efforts to preserve this symbol of freedom and our floating classroom. We’d love it if you could make a donation of any amount at any of the levels below to make sure The Amistad continues her mission.

 
 

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“Amistad has become an incredible symbol of FREEDOM and human rights. The ship sails to communities throughout Long Island Sound, where thousands of individuals; especially students are engaged in our powerful history and the connection to contemporary times. It takes a tremendous amount of work and resources to keep our 24-year-old tall ship operating. WE NEED YOUR HELP.”

– Paula Mann-Agnew, Executive Director of Discovering Amistad

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Supporter – up to $250

  • Acknowledgment in the Special Edition Preservation Newsletter 

Shipmate Supporter – $250

  • Acknowledgment in the Special Edition Preservation Newsletter 

  • Receive a Collectors Edition of the Freedom Schooner keepsake magnet

Deckhand Supporter – $500

  • Acknowledgment in the Special Edition Preservation Newsletter 

  • Receive a Collector's Edition of the Freedom Schooner keepsake magnet

  • Invitation to an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the ship restoration process

Navigator Patron – $1,000

  • Acknowledgment in the Special Edition Preservation Newsletter 

  • Receive a Collector's Edition of the Freedom Schooner keepsake magnet

  • Invitation to an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the ship restoration process

  • VIP Early Access Tour

  • Wood Engraved “Name Plank” displayed on the ship/dockside

Captain’s Circle – $2,500 & up

  • All of the above  

  • Invitation to participate in a VIP 2025 ceremonial sail

Discovering Amistad is a registered 501(c)3 organization. Contributions to Preserve the Freedom Schooner-Amistad are fully tax-deductible.



How you can donate


Donate Online


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Donate By Mail

Please send your name, address, and email address, make your check out to Discovering Amistad, and mail to:

Discovering Amistad
PO Box 8061,
New Haven, CT 06530

Thank you in advance for your contribution. Your donation will go toward work on the ship in the coming months.

And so the work begins . . . here’s what your donation goes towards:

  • New Mainmast

  • New Foremast

  • New Jib Boom

  • New Generator

  • New Fore Topmast

  • Transom Repair

September 30, 2024, Mystic Seaport Museum – removing The Amistad’s masts