Coal Region News

Dec. 13, 2023 - The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) has granted $4,000 in funding to the Northumberland County Historical Society, according to State Reps. Michael Stender (R-Northumberland/Montour) and Joanne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill).

"I'm thrilled the Northumberland County Historical Society has been awarded this generous grant. The additional funding will help this remarkable organization preserve and highlight the rich history of our community," said Stehr.

The funding, awarded through PHMC's Cultural and Historical Grant Program, provides general operating support to Pennsylvania museums and historical societies that are not directly supported by other state programs.

"The Northumberland County Historical Society is a leading source in understanding the local historical value of our community," said Stender. "This grant not only preserves our roots but also plants seeds for a future where the echoes of our heritage resonate with strength and purpose. The community is quite grateful."

The grants were awarded to 158 organizations across 58 of the Commonwealth's 67 counties. They were allocated based on a formula that considers a percentage of each organization's annual operating budget.

The Northumberland County Historical Society expressed its gratitude for the grant, recognizing the impact it will have on their work.

"With this support, our local historical society can continue its impactful work, guaranteeing that the heritage of our community is preserved for future generations," said Stehr.

This grant will allow the society to further its mission of preserving and showcasing the history of Northumberland County and ensure that the community's heritage remains intact.

The representatives emphasized the importance of preserving and honoring local history and expressed their enthusiasm for the society's work.

"The community is quite grateful," Stender said, acknowledging the significance of the grant in preserving the roots of the community.

With this funding, the Northumberland County Historical Society can continue to play a vital role in educating and engaging the community about its history. The organization's efforts will ensure that future generations are able to appreciate and learn from the heritage of the community.

Contact information for the representatives is available on their respective websites: Representative Michael Stender at RepStender.com and Representative Joanne Stehr at RepStehr.com.

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives congratulates the Northumberland County Historical Society on its successful grant application and recognizes the society's valuable contribution to preserving the history of the community.

To learn more, click on this link: https://www.repstehr.com/News/33279/Press-Releases/PHMC-Grant-Awarded-to-Local-Historical-Society,-Say-Stender,-Stehr-