Support the Blacksmith
The Samuel D. Outlaw Blacksmith Shop Memorial Museum is more than a historic site - it is a living, breathing community institution. Your support, in whatever form it takes, helps us preserve a landmark, honor a legacy, and share the story of African American craftsmanship and resilience with the Eastern Shore and the world. Every contribution matters.
Donate Money
Your financial gift directly supports the preservation of the Museum, funds cultural programming and educational outreach, and helps us welcome more visitors to this landmark piece of African American history. Every dollar makes a difference — no gift is too small.
Donate Time
Become a volunteer docent and share the story of Samuel D. Outlaw with visitors from across Virginia and beyond. We're looking for passionate, community-minded individuals to lead tours, assist at events, and help bring this history to life. Training is provided and schedules are flexible.
Join the Paver Program
Leave your mark on history. Purchase an engraved brick in honor or memory of a loved one, family member, business, or organization, and become a permanent part of the Museum's story. Pavers are installed in the Museum walkway and seen by every visitor who walks by.
LEAVE YOUR MARK ON HISTORY
Some gifts last a season. This one lasts forever.
The Samuel D. Outlaw Blacksmith Shop Memorial Museum invites you to become a permanent part of this landmark's story through our In Honor & In Memory Paver Program. Whether you're celebrating a loved one, honoring a family name, recognizing a business, or paying tribute to an organization that shaped your life — your personalized engraved paver will be installed in the Museum's walkway, where it will be seen and remembered by every visitor who walks through our doors for generations to come.
This is more than a donation. It's a legacy.
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PERSONAL PAVERS
Honor an individual, family member, or loved one.
Personal pavers are 4" × 8" and engraved using state-of-the-art technology — durable, beautiful, and built to last.
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Up to 3 lines of text · 20 characters per line
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Up to 6 lines of text · 20 characters per line
One 4" × 8" Paver - $75
Two 4" × 8" Pavers. - $125
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CORPORATE & ORGANIZATION PAVERS
Recognize a business, civic group, social organization, or alma mater.
Corporate pavers are 8" × 8" — larger, more prominent, and available with your logo.
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Up to 6 lines of text · 20 characters per line
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Custom logo or artwork engraved directly on the brick
One 8" × 8" Paver (without logo) - $500
One 8" × 8" Paver (with logo) - $750
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LEGACY PAVER
The Legacy Paver is our largest and most prominent option — engraved with your artwork, logo, or custom design and permanently installed at the Museum entrance.
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Up to 6 lines of text · 20 characters per line
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Custom logo or artwork engraved directly on the brick
One 8" × 8" Paver w/custom artwork - $750
Ready to leave your mark? Place your order below and join the growing community of individuals, families, and organizations committed to preserving the legacy of Samuel D. Outlaw and the history he built.
Tax-Deductible Donations
The Samuel D. Outlaw Blacksmith Shop Memorial Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 82-0665376). All donations are tax deductible to the full extent permitted by law. No goods or services are provided in exchange for your contribution unless otherwise noted. Please retain your donation receipt for tax purposes.