West Chester, Pa (December 15, 2023) – Three Chester County museums will receive a boost in funding thanks to the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission’s Cultural and Historical Support Grant Program.
“Our local museums are more than just a home for historic artifacts. They share stories of our communities and help bring our history to life, especially among students and young people,” Comitta said. “This investment in three of our local museums will help them continue to advance their missions and ensure that our historical treasures and stories are shared for generations to come.”
The three Chester County museums within Senate District 19 receiving funding are:
- The Chester County History Center in West Chester: $20,305
- The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center in West Goshen: $5,724
- The National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum in Coatesville: $7,358.
The Cultural and Historical Support Grant Program provides general operating support funding to help strengthen Pennsylvania museums and official county historical societies.
This year, the program supported 158 eligible museums and official county historical societies from 58 counties with nearly $2 million in funding.