Volunteers View of the well in the backyard of the house.   Volunteers are the lifeblood of any organization but especially for a historic building open for public viewing.  As caretakers of this beautiful historic home, the Ward-Heitmann House Museum Foundation welcomes inquiries from individuals and businesses interested in providing assistance - either in-kind services or monetary donations.  At this time, we are in need of individuals interested in maintaining the grounds.  Funding is needed year-round to achieve the mission of the Foundation to preserve and restore the Ward-Heitmann House as a living museum that will serve as an educational center for students, scholars and historians.   Join us in achieving this goal by sending a tax deductible check today!    Make checks payable to Ward-Heitmann House Museum Foundation and mail to: P. O. Box 573 West Haven CT 06516 Click the button above to download the donation form. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.  The Ward-Heitmann House Museum Foundation is a not for profit organization with section 501(c)(3) status for tax purposes, and is governed by a Board of Directors.