Matzie: Grant will bolster operations for Beaver County historical foundation

Additional funding will go to multiple museums in Allegheny County

Rep. Robert Matzie    September 24, 2024 | 1:40 PM

AMBRIDGE, Sept. 24 – A grant of $8,000 from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission will support the operations of Beaver County’s official historical society, state Rep. Rob Matzie announced today.  

Matzie, who is a PHMC commissioner, said the funding to Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation will allow the foundation to continue its work researching and archiving local documents and artifacts, marking landmarks and hosting programs and events.

“We have all seen the markers and plaques around the county that remind us of how much history unfolded right here in our region,” Matzie said. “We can thank the foundation for many of those and for the family-friendly events they host that make our history come alive in educational and engaging ways. This new funding will help ensure they have the resources to continue that work.”

Matzie said that in addition to the funding to the foundation, the commission approved more than $450,000 in grants to museums and historical societies in Allegheny County.

More information about PHMC funding statewide is available here: https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/phmc/newsroom/phmc-awards-nearly--4-million-in-grants-to-museums--historical-o.html.

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