The James “Jimmy” Warlick Challenge Grant

We Have a Dream and Need Your Help! 

Longtime Museum supporter and Burke Co. native James “Jimmy” Warlick has provided the Museum with a $500,000 challenge grant over a five year period. He will match $ for $ (up to $500,000) each dollar that we raise. Since the challenge was issued on March 17, 2023, supporters have already donated over $150,000 in a year’s time and we received $125,000 matching funds for 2023 from the Warlick challenge. Contribute to this fund today!

You can donate to this fund by clicking the orange button below to contribute online, or a printable form is available below to make a pledge or a donation. You may utilize it for making a pledge to be paid over a period of more than one year (through 2027), or you may make one-time donation payment.

  Return your completed form to the Museum. You will receive an acknowledgement of your donation and an annual notice each year for any pledge payment due. The Museum will develop a special display within the Sitton Education Center to recognize significant donations and the respective donors. If you have any questions, please call us at 828-437-1777 or e-mail us at burkehistory@compascable.net.