The 1878 Club: Legacy Circle
The 1878 Club Legacy Circle honors those who have included the Laramie Plains Civic Center in their will, trust, or estate plans. These visionary supporters are helping ensure the long-term future of our historic building, its creative tenants, and the broader community we serve.
By making a planned gift, Legacy Circle members leave a lasting mark—one that supports the arts, service-based nonprofits, and access to inclusive spaces for generations to come.
Why Leave a Legacy?
Across Wyoming, an estimated $24 billion in wealth will transfer from one generation to the next by 2034. Imagine what’s possible if just 5% of that—more than $1 billion—were reinvested in the communities where it was built.
At the Laramie Plains Civic Center, we believe in preserving spaces for creativity, connection, and community. A gift in your will—no matter the size—can be transformational for our mission and the cultural heartbeat of our region.
Our building holds generations of impact from 1878 to today. Will you join?
Why Join the Legacy Circle?
As Wyoming experiences this historic transfer of wealth, much of it will leave the communities where it was earned—often for good. But what if even a fraction stayed?
If just 5% of this wealth flowed to local nonprofits, the impact on Laramie—and towns like it—would be profound.
A planned gift to the Civic Center is an investment in a creative, inclusive, and thriving Laramie. It’s a declaration of your values—an enduring commitment to safe spaces, shared experiences, and long-term community strength.
How to Leave a Legacy
Planned giving is simpler than you might think. Here’s how to get started:
Learn
Explore which types of assets make the most sense to leave—IRAs, appreciated stock, real estate, trusts, and more. Some planned gifts even offer tax benefits to your heirs.
Plan
Work with a financial advisor or estate planner to create a plan that meets your goals. You decide how to give—and we’ll help make it meaningful.
Use the free gift planning tools from the Wyoming Community Foundation, including sample bequest language, gift calculators, and more at wycf.org/freewill.
Share
Talk with your family, attorney, or financial advisor—and with us! We’d love to thank you and honor your commitment. You may remain anonymous if you wish.
Partner
Schedule a Transfer of Wealth presentation with the Wyoming Community Foundation, or contact them directly for helpful resources tailored to your goals.
Legacy Circle Members Receive:
Recognition (if desired) on our website and donor displays
Invitations to special Civic Center events
Occasional updates on the long-term impact of your gift
The knowledge that your values will live on through an enduring community institution
Let's Build the Future—Together
Have you considered including the Laramie Plains Civic Center in your estate plans?
Joining the 1878 Club’s Legacy Circle is a meaningful way to ensure your values live on through vibrant programming, safe creative spaces, and a stronger, more connected Laramie.
Let us know if you’ve already made this commitment—or if you'd like help getting started.
Contact
Laramie Plains Civic Center Executive Director
Jessica Brauer
(307)745-8000 ext. 101jbrauer@lpccwy.org
