HONOR YOUR FAMILY’S WWII LEGACY AT THE HIGGINS HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER ABOUT THE HIGGINS HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER

At The National WWII Museum, it is our mission to preserve and share the story of the American experience in World War II — as told through the personal accounts of the brave men and women who knew no limit to service and sacrifice for our freedoms. With your help, the Museum’s upcoming addition, The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center, provides a special opportunity to honor the stories of the WWII generation in new, meaningful ways while supporting the growth of the Museum’s educational programs for students and teachers across the country.

Featuring 230 guest rooms, The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center will open this fall in the Warehouse District, providing Museum visitors with world-class accommodations. With its addition of an 18,000-square-foot conference center, The Higgins Hotel will host the Museum’s many conferences, symposia, military reunions, student group visits, and student and teacher residential programs. Revenue generated by the hotel will help fund the growth of the Museum’s endowment and educational initiatives.

Prominently located on the Museum campus at the corner of Magazine Street and Andrew Higgins Drive, The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center will operate as part of the exclusive Curio Collection by Hilton, one of Hilton’s 14 market-leading brands. As the first Curio hotel in , the day-to-day operations of this privately funded project will be managed by Hostmark Hospitality Group. The hotel will feature a striking 1940s theme designed by renowned architects Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Associates from Coral Gables, Florida, and interior design firm Kay Lang + Associates from Los Angeles.

Because of your support and commitment to The National WWII Museum, we are pleased to not only share with you a sneak peek at this new project but also offer you a special opportunity to honor your loved one’s service and story at The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center.

2 | [email protected] 3 WE INVITE YOU TO DEDICATE A ROOM TO THE COURAGE AND SACRIFICE OF YOUR LOVED ONE A UNIQUE WAY TO SHARE YOUR WWII HERO’S STORY

Throughout The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center, each guest room and suite will tell the story of an individual who served our country on the battlefield or the Home Front, providing a unique way for you to share the legacy of your WWII hero with generations to come while also supporting the Museum’s ongoing educational mission.

With your commitment of $30,000 to $50,000, a hotel room or suite will be dedicated in honor of your loved one — a WWII veteran, Home Front worker, Holocaust victim or survivor, or another member of the WWII generation you would like to recognize. Each dedicated room will feature an exterior room plaque with your honoree’s name and an interior bronze plaque featuring their story and photo — a permanent and prominent tribute that will be seen by hotel guests from across the world.

As an extension of The National WWII Museum, The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center will exemplify the same standard of excellence that is the hallmark of the Museum, drawing over 800,000 visitors per year and counting. With your gift to dedicate a hotel room, you will help make it possible for the Museum to do what we do best — to share the inspiring stories of the war with even greater audiences. As we prepare for the hotel’s grand opening this fall, we look forward to adding the story of your personal WWII hero to this exciting new development.

GUEST ROOMS JR. SUITES/KING DELUXE ONE BEDROOM SUITES

$30,000* $50,000* $50,000* (172 AVAILABLE) (14 AVAILABLE) (7 AVAILABLE)

*All rooms subject to availability.

4 | [email protected] CALL US AT 504-274-1204 | 5 captain lawrence albert waite, usnr henry “hank” ellerbrock, ship’s cook second class Born on Flag Day, June 14, 1900, Captain Waite was commissioned into the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1924. He served as an aviator from 1927-1929 Henry “Hank” Ellerbrock was aboard aboard the USS Nevada, Utah and the USS West Virginia (BB-48) on Arkansas, flying spotter planes, and December 7, 1941, when six torpedoes saw service in the Admiralty Islands and two bombs pounded the vessel. during World War II. He retired from “One pilot came in so low you could the Navy in 1956 and worked as an see the grin on his face,” Hank said. aviation consultant in New Orleans. He survived after diving off the ship into burning water. He was lucky— gift of 105 men perished that day, including the West Virginia’s skipper. judith w. and

gift of louis m. freeman rich and jan pattarozzi

Guest Room Recognition Junior Suite Recognition Donor Cap Height: 5/16” Donor Cap Height: 3/8” Word Count: 50 max Word Count: 60 max 11” x 10” TYPICAL GUEST ROOM 11” x 12” GUEST ROOM ONE BEDROOM &

Gallagher & Associates CLIENT PROJECT PHASE DATE PAGE The National WWII Museum Donor 02.26.2019 The timeless style of the Hotel’s guest areas will blend nostalgic décor with The One Bedroom and Junior Suites/King Deluxe will offer an extra level of 8665 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20910 JUNIOR SUITE/KINGLOCATION DELUXE PROJECT ID SCALE GIFT REQUEST T 301 656 7575 an array of modern conveniences and exquisite services where Museum-bound comfort and refinement, serving as optimal spaces for unwinding after a day www.gallagherdesign.com New Orleans, LA 17018.00 6” = 1’-0” 4

Gallagher & Associates CLIENT PROJECT PHASE DATE PAGE The National WWII Museum Donor 02.26.2019 8665 Georgia Avenue guests can plan their visit and learn about Museum programming. of exploring the Museum’s immersive exhibits and expansive collection. Silver Spring, MD 20910 LOCATION PROJECT ID SCALE GIFT REQUEST T 301 656 7575 www.gallagherdesign.com New Orleans, LA 17018.00 6” = 1’-0” 2 GUEST ROOMS: $30,000 ONE BEDROOM & JUNIOR SUITE/KING DELUXE: $50,000 “We have invested in this opportunity because it is a special and enduring way of celebrating our loved “We chose to sponsor a Junior Suite in honor of my one’s sacrifice for future generations. It’s important GIFT RECOGNITION INCLUDES: GIFT RECOGNITION INCLUDES: father because the Museum’s mission is near and dear that people continue to remember and appreciate the • Bronze recognition plaque at the exterior entrance of the guest room • Bronze recognition plaque at the exterior entrance of the guest room to our hearts. The men and women of this era deserve significance that the men and women of the WWII including donor name, honoree name, and room number. including donor name, honoree name, and room number. to be celebrated for their service, and it is our duty to era have on our current society and the impact their • Recognition plaque in the interior entryway of the guest room • Recognition plaque in the interior entryway of the guest room including keep the memory of their stories alive. These personal actions continue to have.” including donor name, honoree name, honoree photo, and honoree story. donor name, honoree name, honoree photo, and honoree story. stories are of the highest priority to the Museum in —RICH AND JAN PATTAROZZI • A consolidated donor recognition plaque in the lobby of the Hotel • A consolidated donor recognition plaque in the lobby of the Hotel listing educating visitors.” listing all donors. all donors. — JUDY W. AND LOUIS M. FREEMAN • Your name listed on the Society of the American Spirit Donor Wall • Your name listed on the Society of the American Spirit Donor Wall located in the Louisiana Memorial Pavilion (Independence Level, located in the Louisiana Memorial Pavilion (Independence Level, $25,000 – $99,999). $25,000 – $99,999). 6 | [email protected] CALL US AT 504-274-1204 | 7 The Hotel’s dining facilities will be lavish entertainment locations for Museum FOOD + BEVERAGE guests and community members. The spaces will include the full-service restaurant FACILITIES Café Normandie and a private dining room that will offer guests an intimate experience where they can enjoy exclusive service, including customized menu options and audiovisual arrangements. Guests and locals will also have the option to enjoy delightful cocktails on the Hotel’s rooftop bar, Rosie’s on the Roof, which will celebrate the legacy of women in World War II, in addition to Kilroy’s Bar & Lounge, a gathering space for Museum enthusiasts featuring custom furnishings and interior design elements.

CASABLANCA MEETING ROOM

ADDITIONAL NAMING OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCE CENTER + MEETING SPACES The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center offers six levels of donor underwriting Featuring a sophisticated boardroom and luxury meeting spaces bearing opportunities. In addition to guest rooms names related to World War II, the Hotel’s Conference Center will be and suites, naming rights are also available a dedicated space to host WWII educational programs for students, for the second-floor Conference Center, teachers, enthusiasts, corporate groups, reunion groups, and members of various meeting spaces, and several the military. The center’s various rooms will offer professional amenities dining facilities. For more information about that will provide hotel guests or outside groups with a memorable these naming opportunities, please contact us experience for their event and meeting needs, featuring tailored services at [email protected] including food, beverage, and audiovisual arrangements. 9 CASABLANCA MEETING ROOM 9 8 | [email protected] CALL US AT 504-274-1204 | 9 A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE YOUR INSPIRATIONAL STORY WITH THE WORLD A TRUE INSPIRATION— BOATBUILDER ANDREW HIGGINS

The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center is named in tribute to Andrew Jackson Higgins, the founder and owner of Higgins Industries who Dwight D. Eisenhower called “the man who won the war for us.” Based in New Orleans, the Higgins company grew from a small boat-manufacturing business to one of the world’s largest industries, employing more than 65,000 workers during the war. Higgins’ design of the LCVP (Landing, Craft, Vehicle, Personnel) resulted in the production of over 23,358 “Higgins Boats” operating in every major American amphibious invasion in the European and Pacific theaters, including D-Day in Normandy.

The Hotel is honored to pay tribute to Andrew Higgins and other beloved individuals who contributed to the war effort.

10 | [email protected] CALL US AT 504-274-1204 | 11 ABOUT THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM

Since its opening, The National WWII Museum has grown to become a major international travel destination, as well as a highly respected academic institution for students of all ages.

Featuring a compelling blend of sweeping narrative and poignant personal stories, the Museum encompasses immersive exhibits, multimedia experiences, and an expansive collection of artifacts and first-person oral histories to take visitors inside the story of the war. Beyond the galleries, the Museum offers extensive online collections, student group field trips, webinars, educational outreach initiatives, teacher training, leadership and travel programs, and a renowned International Conference, which provide patrons with new ways to connect to history and honor the WWII generation.

The opening of The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center will be a welcome addition to the campus, allowing for even more exciting events and relevant WWII experiences, as well as hotel accommodations for Museum guests.

While we have much to celebrate, we must keep the momentum going to collect and share the stories of our WWII generation while we still have WWII veterans to experience it with us. To that end, we are deeply grateful for supporters, like you, whose dedication and generous contributions make all we do possible.

JOIN US IN PAYING TRIBUTE TO OUR WWII HEROES, BY DEDICATING A ROOM IN MEMORY OF YOUR LOVED ONE, AT THE HIGGINS HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER Contact us at [email protected]

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SECURE YOUR ROOM DEDICATION SEND THIS COMPLETED FORM & HONOREE STORY TO: ATTN: HOTEL GIVING • THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM • 945 MAGAZINE STREET • NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130 $30K Questions? Email us at [email protected] Rooms (4.3a, 4.3b) or call 504-274-1204

STEP 1: MY ROOM TRIBUTE

michel herbst MY DONOR giftLISTING of bob and sheryl merrick

Michel was born in New Orleans I would like my name to be listed on the exterior and interior room plaque as: on April 18, 1925 to Eunice and in honor of Harold Herbst. Michel, a graduate of Tulane University, joined the michel herbst Army Air Force on March 16, 1943, and served as a Lieutenant during World War II. In April 1949 he married Helen Pearl Bartley and $30K passed away in May 1976 in New Orleans. Guest Rooms (4.3a, 4.3b)

gift of GIFT OF bob and sheryl merrick BOB AND SHERYL MERRICK Please enter name(s) exactly as you want them to appear (maximum of 50 characters) Placeholder Guest Room ID Code Signage Size TBD by Kay Lang Associates, Placeholder tactile letterforms 805 and Grade II Braille shown Guest Room Recognition Donor Cap Height: 5/16” CREATE A LASTING TRIBUTE FOR YOUR WWII HERO TODAY Word Count: 50 max 11” x 10” Exterior Room ID Sign Donor Cap Height: 5/16” IN 5 EASY STEPS MY 11” x 12” SELECTED HONOREE LISTING MICHELmichel herbstHERBST gift of I wouldbob like and to sheryl honor merrick the following WWII individual. (Please note that your honoree listing

Gallagher & Associates Michel was born in New Orleans CLIENT PROJECT PHASE DATE PAGE 8665 Georgia Avenue The National WWII Museum Donor 02.26.2019 Silver Spring, MD 20910 must be a WWII veteran, Home Front worker, Holocaust victim or survivor, Blue/Gold Star on April 18, 1925 to Eunice and LOCATION PROJECT ID SCALE T 301 656 7575 in honor of www.gallagherdesign.com Harold Herbst. Michel, a graduate New Orleans, LA 17018.00 6" = 1'-0" 2 of Tulane University, joined the michel herbst Army Air Force on March 16, 1943, Family, or any other individual connected to World War II.) and served as a Lieutenant during World War II. In April 1949 he married Helen Pearl Bartley and passed away in May 1976 in New Orleans.

gift of bob and sheryl merrick

Placeholder Guest Room ID Code Signage Size TBD by Kay Lang Associates, Placeholder tactile letterforms Please enter805 preferred honoree aboveand Grade II Braille(maximum shown of 50 characters) Guest Room Recognition Donor Cap Height: 5/16” Word Count: 50 max 11” x 10” PLEASE RETURN YOUR DEDICATION FORM IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. IN THE ENCLOSED FORM DEDICATION PLEASE RETURN YOUR Exterior Room ID Sign Donor Cap Height: 5/16” 11” x 12” MY HONOREE’S CONNECTION TO WORLD WAR II: HONOREE PHOTO: WWII Veteran Home Front Worker I have provided a photo of my honoree. Gallagher & Associates CLIENT PROJECT PHASE DATE PAGE

8665 Georgia Avenue The National WWII Museum Donor 02.26.2019 Silver Spring, MD 20910 LOCATION PROJECT ID SCALE T 301 656 7575 www.gallagherdesign.com Holocaust Victim New Orleans, LA Blue/Gold Star Family17018.00 6" = 1'-0" I2 don’t have a photo of my honoree. Holocaust Survivor Other WWII connection: I will provide a photo of my honoree at a later date.

Photos must be approximately 1035 pixels by 750 pixels; saved as a .jpg, .tiff, or .png; and submitted electronically via dropbox to: [email protected].

14 | [email protected] CALL US AT 504-274-1204 | 15 STEP 2: MY CONTRIBUTION STEP 5: MY HONOREE’S STORY

CHOOSE YOUR ROOM CATEGORY: Junior Suite/King Deluxe (14 available*) $50,000 donation PLEASE WRITE YOUR HONOREE’S STORY FOR THE INTERIOR GUEST ROOM, Guest Room (172 available*) $30,000 donation One-Bedroom Suite (7 available*) $50,000 donation ONE BEDROOM SUITE, OR JR. SUITE/KING DELUXE PLAQUE *Subject to availability. GUEST ROOM: 50 WORDS/400 CHARACTERS ONE-BEDROOM OR JUNIOR SUITE/KING DELUXE: 60 WORDS/450 CHARACTERS

STEP 3: CONTRIBUTOR INFORMATION PLEASE RETURN YOUR DEDICATION FORM IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE.

Title: First Name: Middle Initial: Last Name: Suffix:

Email Address: Phone No:

Home Address:

City: State/Province: Zip/Postal Code: Country:

STEP 4: PAYMENT INFORMATION

Payments may be made by personal check or credit card. Please select payment option and form of payment below:

PAYMENT OPTIONS Accept my check made payable to The National WWII Museum Onetime payment—Guest Room $30,000 Charge my: MasterCard Visa Amex Discover One-time payment—Suite $50,000 Annual Installment Plan—Guest Room $10,000 per year for 3 years* Card # *First Payment due with reply form

CVV/Security Code Expires / ENVELOPE. IN THE ENCLOSED FORM DEDICATION PLEASE RETURN YOUR Annual Installment Plan—Suite $16,700 per year for 3 years* *First Payment due with reply form Signature as it appears on card:

WHEN YOUR COMPLETED FORM IS RECEIVED, THE MUSEUM WILL CONTACT YOU USE THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE TO SEND COMPLETED FORM AND YOUR HONOREE’S STORY TO: TO CONFIRM SELECTION OF ROOM LOCATION. ATTN: Hotel Giving | The National WWII Museum PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED FORM AND PHOTO BY JUNE 1, 2019 TO ENSURE 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

YOUR PLAQUE IS INSTALLED FOR THE HOTEL OPENING. Questions? Email us at: [email protected] or call 504-274-1204

16 | [email protected] CALL US AT 504-274-1204 | 1717 We are here to help

Q: What is the preferred format for my honoree’s photo? Q: Can I see what others have submitted so I know how A: Approximately 1035 pixels x 750 pixels in size, saved as to write my honoree’s story? a .JPG, .TIFF, OR .PNG, and submitted electronically via A: We can share samples and a list of questions that will be Dropbox.com by email. Please call us at 504-274-1204 if helpful as you compose your honoree’s story. you need assistance. Q: Can I make changes to my honoree’s story at a later date? Q: May I submit my honoree’s photo at a later date? A: You will receive a rendering of your plaque for approval. A: Yes, when your dedication request is received, the Once approved the fabrication will begin and no changes Museum will contact you regarding any additional can be made. materials needed. Q: What sort of payment plans are available for the donations? Q: Is it possible for a business or organization to be the A: Payments may be split over 3 years. Please contact underwriter? Hotel Giving for more details. A: Yes, as long as you are recognizing a WWII honoree, selecting a quote, or offering a general message in support Q: Is it possible to designate the location of the guest room of the Museum’s mission. I’m underwriting? A: Yes, once payment has been received, you will be able to Q: How would I go about underwriting more than one room? choose a room. All room locations are subject to availability. A: You are welcome to dedicate as many rooms as are available. You can request additional honoree forms by Q: What if more than one of us requests the right to name contacting us via phone or email. a particular room? A: Underwriting requests will be taken on a first-come, Q: May I choose a couple or a group of people as my honoree? first-served basis. Once we receive your form and partial THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF A: Yes. For example, you could select “The men of the payment, your underwriting request will be confirmed. THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM. 101st Airborne” as your honoree. YOUR GIFT ALLOWS FOR THE STORIES OF OUR WWII HEROES TO REACH BEYOND FOR ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR DEDICATON, PLEASE EMAIL US AT THE WALLS OF THE MUSEUM SO THAT OTHERS MAY BE INSPIRED [email protected] OR CALL 504-274-1204. BY THEIR AMERICAN SPIRIT.

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Guest Rooms (4.3a, 4.3b)

michel herbst gift of bob and sheryl merrick

Michel was born in New Orleans on April 18, 1925 to Eunice and in honor of Harold Herbst. Michel, a graduate of Tulane University, joined the michel herbst Army Air Force on March 16, 1943, and served as a Lieutenant during World War II. In April 1949 he married Helen Pearl Bartley and passed away in May 1976 in New Orleans.

gift of bob and sheryl merrick

Placeholder Guest Room ID Code Signage Size TBD by Kay Lang Associates, Placeholder tactile letterforms 805 and Grade II Braille shown Guest Room Recognition Donor Cap Height: 5/16” Word Count: 50 max 11” x 10” Exterior Room ID Sign SUPPORT OUR MISSION BY DEDICATING A ROOM*Donor Cap AT Height: 5/16” 11” x 12” THE HIGGINS HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER

“We feel this is a very good cause and a great way to honor the stories of the WWII generation. Gallagher & Associates CLIENT PROJECT PHASE DATE PAGE The National WWII Museum Donor 02.26.2019 By supporting a room8665 Georgia Avenue in honor of my Uncle, I can make sure that hotel visitors will learn about Silver Spring, MD 20910 LOCATION PROJECT ID SCALE T 301 656 7575 www.gallagherdesign.com New Orleans, LA 17018.00 6" = 1'-0" 2 his courage and service along with so many others.” — BOB AND SHERYL MERRICK

CONTACT US AT [email protected] OR CALL 504-274-1204 FOR MORE INFORMATION. *All opportunities are subject to availability.