Construction of the Onrust would not have been possible without the countless hours of dedicated labor by "The Onrust Project" volunteer team, in-kind donations from a great number of businesses, and generous financial support from individuals and private/public organizations.

                      Your support will guarantee the continuation of the historic recreational vessel's programs and bring alive the  
                                                                           maritime history of the Northeastern United States.                                                                
                                                 Please consider helping The Connecticut River Museum with your donation!
​                                                             Under its 501(c)3 nonprofit status, all donations are tax-deductible. 
 
                                                                         We are appealing for operating and maintenance support.
                                                 Maintenance work will start in early spring and continues though summer and fall.
                                                
               If you are living in the Essex, Connecticut area, please join the Onrust Volunteer Team at the Museum's Steamboat Dock
         and offer your expertise to help educate, do woodworking or maintenance, help with fundraising and promotion, or crew on the ship.
                                                                                                        (860 -767-8269)           
                     Please send your check to: C0nnecticut River Museum, 67 Main Street, Essex, CT 06426, earmarked, " ONRUST". 

                                       Thank you for keeping the ONRUST MISSION alive and preserve the ship for future generations!