Kentucky Steam Heritage Corporation

Restore C&O 2716

Allocate your donation specifically toward the restoration of our crown jewel, the C&O 2716.

Easy Monthly Contributions

Would you like to set up a monthly recurring donation that automatically comes out of your account? We've got an option for that! Please click this link and you'll be redirected to PayPal to set up your details. Be sure to check the box that says "Make this a monthly donation!"

Donate to whatever is needed

Donations to this fund will be allocated to the most urgent need.

Assist local families in need.

All donations to this fund will be redirected to the Estill County EMA for flood restoration efforts.

An affordable membership for ages 16-21

Student Memberships include all the benefits of a Conductor Membership but are restricted to students ages 16-21 years old. Membership is valid for one year from date of payment ($27.16).

Individuals over the age of 18 must provide a copy of their student ID for validation. If you would like to volunteer with us, a one-time fee for a background check will be required at an extra cost of $39 for students over the age of 18.

Membership dues are NOT tax-deductible.

Just the basics

Carknocker Memberships are our baseline offering, only providing liability insurance coverage for volunteers. Membership is valid for one year from date of payment ($50).

• Click "Donate Now!" to sign up for one year.
• Click here to set up a recurring yearly membership.

If you would like to volunteer with us, a one-time fee for a background check will be required at an extra cost of $39.

Membership dues are NOT tax-deductible.

Ready and raring to go?

Consider the Standard Annual Membership for Kentucky Steam Heritage Corporation. Membership is valid for one year from date of payment ($100). 

• Click "Donate Now!" to sign up for one year.
• Click here to set up a recurring yearly membership.

Benefits include:

• Membership Card
• Annual Membership Vehicle Decal
• Quarterly Members Only Email 
• An invite to an Exclusive Members Only event (post-pandemic)
• Access to Members Only Facebook Page
• Free KSHC Swag
• 10% Discount to our Online Store

If you would like to volunteer with us, a  one-time fee for a background check will be required at an extra cost of $39.

Membership dues are NOT tax-deductible.

Fun for the Whole Family

Do you live with more than one person? Take a look at our Household Membership! Membership is valid for one year from date of payment ($199).

• Click "Donate Now!" to sign up for one year.
• Click here to set up a recurring yearly membership.

Benefits include everything the Conductor Membership has to offer, plus:

• Two Vehicle Decals

• Membership Cards for 2 Adults and 2 Children*

• 4 Invites to members only events

• Two Pieces of Free Swag

If you would like to volunteer with us, a one-time fee for a background check will be required at an extra cost of $39 per adult.

*Children are considered below the age of 16.

Membership dues are NOT tax-deductible.

I'm all in!

Are you looking for the All Access Pass for KSHC? Our Executive Membership might just fit the bill! Membership is valid for one year from date of payment ($587).

• Click "Donate Now!" to sign up for one year.
• Click here to set up a recurring yearly membership.

Benefits include everything the Yardmaster Membership has to offer, plus:

• Names on the Kentucky Steam website as Executive Level Members (Optional)

• Advanced Access to Special Ticketed Events

• Two Volunteer Background Checks Included in Membership ($78 value)

Membership dues are NOT tax-deductible.

For over a decade this festival has been a chance for past and present railroaders, their families, and the community they built to come together and celebrate our town’s history. We’ve been fortunate over the years to have generous donors who have covered the costs of many activities that have enabled us to keep costs down for local families.

We are asking for your support to keep this tradition alive. Festival sponsors’ names will be prominently displayed at the event, and you can also set up a free vendor booth. Please email us at festival@kentuckysteam.org if you would like us to reserve a space for you to set up.