Young announces grants for local historic organizations

Philadelphia House Delegation    September 24, 2024 | 9:08 AM

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 24 – State Rep. Regina Young, D-Phila./Delaware, today announced that two organizations in the 185th Legislative District were awarded grants from the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission through the Cultural and Historical Support Grant program.

The Cultural and Historical Support Grant program presents awards to organizations in the state’s museum community that are otherwise not supported by state agencies with the goal of fortifying these entities for continued operations.

The American Swedish Historical Museum received a grant of $20,400 and John Bartram Association/Bartram's Garden received $53,100 for a total of $73,500 within the 185th Legislative District.

“I’m thankful that the PHMC recognizes the cultural and historical significance of these two gems of South Philadelphia. Both locations attract all-important tourism dollars through our region and serve as community hubs for connection and support within our local area,” said Young.

“As a member of the House Tourism & Economic & Recreational Development Committee, I appreciate the importance of saving and supporting these important institutions for the history of our cultural communities and for the commonwealth of Pennsylvania.”

These awards are part of nearly $4 million in Cultural and Historical Support Grants to 173 eligible entities. According to the PHMC, this is an increase over previous years’ awards by $2 million to better benefit Pennsylvania's historical resources and strengthen the museum community.