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Take a look around —Discover
a Treasure Trove of history on a site that celebrates the most
historic region in the country — Where
America Happened.
In this National Heritage Area, there are more than 10,000
Listings on
the National Register of Historic Places, including 9 presidents’ homes,
20 historic Main Street communities, 13 National Parks, and hundreds
of African and Native American historical sites. Sites from the French
and Indian War, the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, plus dozens of
scenic roads, rivers and breathtaking landscapes, too!
The 175-Mile Journey is alive
with vibrant downtowns, rich agriculture and a bounty of wineries, inns,
antique shops, fairs, farmers markets and much more. Explore, Discover
and Most of All Enjoy!
Join Us at our Annual Meeting
Join us in Historic Gettysburg
for our Annual Meeting ~ Switching the Lens: History from a New
Perspective ~ July 15, 16 and 17th. Events will be held at
the historic Majestic Theater in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and will
feature noted Civil War historians and acclaimed authors Harvard
University President Drew Gilpin Faust and University of Richmond
President Ed Ayers. The three day event includes
exclusive tours, symposiums, informative workshops and a very special
evening & book signing with Dr. Drew Faust. DETAILS» |
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Groundbreaking, 21st Century Service-learning Program
Of the Student,
By the Student, For the Student
 On
June 25th, Robert G. Stanton, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Department
of the Interior joined the JTHG Partnership in Harpers Ferry National
Historical Park to unveil the pilot initiative for “Of
the Student, By the Student, For the Student “ — a groundbreaking,
21st century service-learning program, where students created mini-movies
offering their interpretation of history within their own back yards
to help students of all ages and from around the globe connect to that
history.
DETAILS»
Extreme Journey Middle Camp
Space Filling Up!
Register Now!
Open to rising sixth through eighth grade students, the Extreme Journey
Middle School Summer Camp takes kids on a high-tech field trip to explore
the region known as Where America Happened. Open to students in Adams
County, Pennsylvania and the Virginia Counties of Albemarle and Loudoun. DETAILS»
United States Congress Passes Legislation to
Create The Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area
Congress passes legislation creating a National Heritage Area that encompasses
the entire JTHG corridor. The National Heritage Area designation is a
national honor that will expand opportunities for economic development,
particularly within the heritage tourism industry, as well as the educational
programs for students of every age.
New 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 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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