Army Heritage Center Foundation (AHCF) was awarded a $5,000 grant from America250PA’s first Semiquincentennial Grant Round to support the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center’s upcoming exhibit on 250 years of Army history. This support allows AHCF to attract visitors and tourists from across the state and the region
“We are so excited to contribute to Pennsylvania’s celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence and engaging as many of our neighbors as possible. The U.S. Army will celebrate its 250th birthday on June 14th, 2025–about a year before the formal birthday of our nation. Army history is American history, and we’re incredibly proud to connect two and a half centuries of American soldier stories with the public,” said Julie Germany, President of AHCF, “And a lot of that history has its roots right here in historic Carlisle, Pennsylvania.”
“America250PA hopes to engage Pennsylvanians, from all of our 67 counties, to participate in creating a statewide celebration and bringing the Commonwealth’s history into the conversation. We strive to connect neighbors through the stories of our past, fostering pride in our shared journey and hope for our future. By embracing inclusivity and encouraging dialogue, we can strengthen the bonds that unite us. The E.P.I.C. framework—Educate, Preserve, Innovate, and Celebrate—serves as the guiding vision to honor Pennsylvania’s role in America’s story as we bring the Semiquincentennial to life.” said Cassandra Coleman, Executive Director of America250PA.
For more information about the Semiquincentennial Grants, please visit https://www.america250pa.org/Semiquin_Grants.
If you have any additional questions, please reach out to Amanda Neal at aneal@armyheritage.org.