named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Docent Program
Trained volunteer docents lead guided tours of the Warner House, portraying historical figures and sharing stories of the Warner family, Revolutionary War history, and Indigenous presence.
Educational Activities
Public tours and interpretive programming that educate visitors about the Indigenous history, Revolutionary War fortifications, and literary legacy of the Warner sisters.
Garden Maintenance Program
Volunteers maintain the historic gardens on Constitution Island to preserve their appearance and ecological integrity.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Guided Historic Site Tours 2 activities
- Guided public tours of Constitution Island and Warner HouseConducts scheduled, approximately one-hour guided tours of Constitution Island and the Warner House, including historical rooms, fortifications, and stories of the Warner family. Tours are offered to the public and include access to upstairs rooms with unique historical artifacts, with docents preparing daily by reviewing scripts and site conditions.
- Virtual tour and digital access to Warner HouseOffers a virtual tour of the Warner House and Constitution Island, presenting the home and its furnishings as they were during the residency of Susan and Anna Warner, to extend public access and educational reach.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Educational and recreational programming in partnership with West PointProvides educational and recreational experiences for the public and the United States Military Academy at West Point community through the preservation and interpretation of the historic, literary, and artistic traditions of Constitution Island and the Hudson River Valley.
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Transportation Access Support 1 activity
- Free transportation and access for visitorsProvides free transportation to Constitution Island for visitors to facilitate access to the historic site and its programs.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Preservation of Constitution Island and Warner HousePreserves the historic Warner House, its original furnishings, books, papers, gardens, and redoubt paths on Constitution Island, along with archaeological evidence of human habitation dating back 6,000 years. The organization maintains the island as one of the most significant indigenous archaeological sites in the United States.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$27K
Contributions & grants$29K107%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$220%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$25K
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balance sheet
Total assets$61K
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Net assets$59K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -20.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- Andrew Stein — Trustee
- Barbara Scuccimarra — Trustee
- Bonnie Coffee — Trustee
- Crag Watters — Trustee
- Cynthia Thomas — Trustee
- Laura Mayer — Trustee
- Marianne Sutton — Trustee
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Philipse family Partner — Constitution Island was part of a land grant held by the Philipse family from 1754 to 1836.
- United States Army Garrison at West Point Partner — Collaborates with the Association on public educational and recreational programming and coordination.
- United States Military Academy Partner — Collaborates with the Association on public educational and recreational programming and is party to a Memorandum of Understanding.
- United States Military Academy at West Point Partner — Collaborates to provide educational and recreational experiences on Constitution Island.
- West Point Partner — Collaborates with West Point through shared historical connections and cadet engagement on Constitution Island.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Historical Preservation as Public Connectionmethodology: historical_preservation_and_educationBy preserving authentic historical sites and domestic environments like the Warner House, the organization enables the public to form meaningful connections with the past, because physical authenticity enhances educational engagement and cultural continuity.
- Interpretive Storytelling for Engagementmethodology: first-person interpretationBy using first-person interpretation and interactive engagement during tours, the organization brings historical narratives to life, because immersive storytelling increases visitor interest, retention, and personal connection to the island’s diverse human history.
- On-Site Guided Tours as Educational Vehiclesmethodology: on-site historical educationBy delivering structured, on-site guided tours, the organization educates the public about Revolutionary War history, 19th-century literary culture, and ecological heritage, because physical presence in a historically rich environment deepens understanding and contextual learning.
- Partnership-Based Historical and Environmental Programmingmethodology: partnership-based educationBy partnering with the United States Military Academy at West Point, the organization expands its educational reach and programmatic impact, because shared stewardship of a historically and geographically significant site enables richer, more credible programming in history, ecology, and cultural legacy.