Welcome,
Thank you for visiting. I hope you will stay a while and feel free to roam around as you learn more about Where America Happened™.

1. Use our Explore by Interest or Explore by Region links above to do just that, explore, or plan a visit and experience the feeling of walking in the footprints of those who created America.
2. Visit our Education section to learn about the programs we have created for students of every age. 
3. Order a copy of National Geographic Society’s book, which is just off the press: Journey Through Hallowed Ground, Birthplace of the American Ideal…or any of the other publications we have produced to share the stories of our American History and Heritage.

These are some of the programs we have created to share our American Heritage with you. This website and all our programs have been created by The Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership, a non-profit organization which relies on the support of many.

We invite you to become a supporter as we work to ensure the stories and contributions of those who created the ideals of our country–from its communities, farms, citizens unknown and those known to the world–are shared and celebrated. Your support is vital to this effort.
Again, thank you for visiting, return often and I invite you to Take The Journey to Where America Happened.
Cate Magennis Wyatt,
Founder and President

President Bush Signs Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area Into Law

On May 8, President Bush endorsed legislation sponsored by Congressman Wolf and Senator Warner, to establish the Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area, the 38th–and most historic–National Heritage Area in the nation. This designation is a tribute to the collective efforts of the over 200-partners who have worked for two years to educate members of Congress and the White House. This national honor will expand opportunities for to share the educational programs for students of every age.  More »

National Geographic Society Book Showcases the Journey Through Hallowed Ground

Take home a first edition copy of National Geographic Society’s new book, Journey Through Hallowed Ground: Birthplace of the American Ideal, today.  

“On every page, this book evokes the beauty of America’s hallowed ground.  In a rich tapestry of images and words, it weaves a powerful history that stretches for centuries across the most dramatic events this county has known.  This book is a gift to everyone who cares about this nation and its past.”
~ Edward Ayers, National Book Award winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist

This is the perfect gift for graduation, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day…actually, everyday. Celebrate our shared American heritage by ordering your copy today.
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Corridor Management Plan Meetings: Adams County, Pennsylvania and Loudoun County, Virginia

The Partnership has been holding a series of local, public meetings to review and discuss draft recommendations for the corridor management plans for U.S. Route 15/20/231/22/53. The draft plan has been developed following 21 separate community and stakeholder meetings over the past year and, when final, will be used to nominate the route for designation as one of “America’s All American/National Scenic Byways” by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).  More »

Please try to attend one of the meetings, your thoughts and insight are what drive this plan:

Adams County, June 18, 6 p.m., Adams County Agricultural and Natural Resouces Center, 670 Old Harrisburg Rd., Gettysburg PA

Loudoun County, June 30, 6 p.m., Lucketts Community Center, 42361 Lucketts Rd, Leesburg, VA