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Where is The Journey Through Hallowed Ground? How long and how wide is the region? This four-state, 175-mile long corridor is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States, from Gettysburg, PA, to Monticello, VA west of Washington, DC. The swath of land along the Old Carolina Road corridor, now known as Rt. 15, holds more American history than any other region in the United States. The width of The Journey is fluid depending upon the area. For example, Harpers Ferry, WV has asked to be included and, though it is 30 miles west of Route 15, it is an integral part of the Journey. JTHG is working with the many jurisdictions along the corridor to determine their level of interest and their interest in participating in the partnership. This is an “opt in” initiative. We are very proud of the fact that we have over 150 actively engaged partnering organizations, including every elected Town Council, County Board and the Governors of all four states who have chosen to be partners. In addition, the partnership includes business groups, Main Street communities, historic societies and sites, education professionals from each of the 15 counties, superintendents from each of the 13 National Parks, landowners, farmers and citizens. When did The Journey Through Hallowed Ground initiative begin? The collaborative, voluntary, initiative began in 1996 as a broad-based coalition of public and private organizations dedicated to preserve and celebrate the diverse, irreplaceable historic and cultural resources that are contained between Gettysburg and Monticello. In 2005, The JTHG Partnership, a public-private initiative (and 501c3) was formally organized, along with a renewed strategic plan, to increase awareness and support. The JTHG Partnership and its staff work with the support of an active board of directors and a growing coalition of supporters. What
are the goals and objectives of the JTGH Partnership? Our goal is to raise national and local awareness of the historic and cultural significance of this remarkable region, to encourage stewardship of this unparalleled region and create the economic basis to sustain this region with both heritage tourism and educational programs. Our organization is unique because we strive to represent all stakeholders.
We want to develop a common vision for the conservation and enhancement
of the scenic, historic, recreational and natural characteristics of the region. Isn’t JTHG just a group of preservationists? We PREFER to call those involved in the JTHG celebrationists, because we all share one common interest and that is the desire to celebrate, economically support, and preserve the heritage assets intrinsic to this region that are dear to all Americans. The JTHG Partnership has done the economic impact analysis and works to communicate the economic benefits to all citizens, landowners, developers, and businesses.
We are a public-private Partnership that works collaboratively with local, regional and national partners. We are very proud of the fact that we have over 150 actively engaged partnering organizations, including every elected Town Council, County Board and the Governors of all four states who have chosen to be partners. In addition, the partnership includes business groups, Main Street communities, historic societies and sites, education professionals from each of the 15 counties, superintendents from each of the 13 National Parks, landowners, farmers and citizens. Who will benefit from this effort? In the long-term, every citizen in America will benefit, because JTHG will preserve our shared cultural heritage and raise awareness through educational initiatives for future generations to experience and appreciate. In the short term, an effort that promotes economic development through tourism will benefit individual citizens along the corridor. According to the Loudoun Convention and Visitors Association, Loudoun County tax payers saved $520 in 2003 because of tax revenue generated through tourism. The JTHG Partnership is comprised of a strong coalition of businesses organizations, heritage sites, government organizations, and non-profits. These strategic partners include: The National Trust for Historic Preservation, The 15 Main Street Communities and Historic Downtowns along the corridor, the National Park Service, the Civil War Preservation Trust, the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, the Maryland Historical Trust, the Maryland Office of Tourism and Development, Tourism Council of Frederick County, the Adams County, PA Board of Commissioners, the Prince Charitable Trusts, the Trust for Public Land, the Piedmont Environmental Council, the Virginia Tourism Corporation and the Conservation Fund, the Town of Leesburg, the Loudoun Convention and Visitors Association, among others. Resolutions of support » Nine U.S. Presidential Homes: In addition to… The largest collection of Civil War sites in the Country: Aldie, Antietam,
Appomattox Court House, Ball’s Bluff, Brandy Station, Bristoe Station,
Cedar Mountain, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Harpers Ferry, Kelly’s
Ford, Manassas, Middleburg, Monocacy, Rappahannock Station, Spotsylvania
Court House, Thoroughfare Gap and Wilderness What are the “must sees” along The Journey? Every mile holds a portion of our American story. Visit our explore page to search the Journey by region or interest or purchase The Journey Through Hallowed Ground—The Official Guide to Where America Happened to “create your own Journey” and plan an itinerary based on interest. Who is paying for this effort? A combination of public and private funds, as well as individual donations, funds the Partnership and its efforts. Major sources of funding include, but are not limited to:
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