Programs

  • G.A.R. Building Preservation

    OWNERSHIP, MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION OF THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC (G.A.R.) BUILDING, BUILT IN 1822 IN GETTYSBURG, PA. IT WAS USED AS A MILITARY HOSPITAL DURING AND AFTER THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG IN 1863. IT IS CURRENTLY USED FOR MEETING SPACE AND HGAC EVENTS. IT ALSO CONTAINS OFFICES AND DISPLAY SPACE FOR HISTORIC ARTIFACTS.
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2022 – Jun 30, 2023
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $12.5K

  • Barn Preservation Grant Program

    THE AWARD-WINNING BARN PRESERVATION PROJECT AND GRANT PROGRAM CONTINUED TO FUND REPAIRS TO HISTORIC BARNS. THE GOAL IS TO HELP FUND AS MANY BARN PRESERVATION PROJECTS AS POSSIBLE AND TO HELP BARN OWNERS BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL ADVICE. ALL PROJECTS ARE REVIEWED USING TEN CRITERIA CONTAINED IN THE GRANT GUIDELINES, INCLUDING THE VISIBILITY OF THE BARN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AGE OF THE BARN, NEED FOR IMMEDIATE REPAIRS AND WHETHER THE WORK WILL HELP MAINTAIN THE BARN'S HISTORIC CHARACTER. DURING FYE 6/30/2023, HGAC AWARDED 6 GRANTS FOR A TOTAL OF $11,500. FROM 2013 TO THE END OF 2023, HGAC GRANTS TOTALED $44,000 AND HELPED PRESERVE 30 HISTORIC BARNS. WE CONTINUED TO EXPAND THE ADAMS COUNTY BARN REGISTRY TO GATHER INFORMATION ABOUT LOCAL BARNS. OUR CONSULTANT AND VOLUNTEERS SURVEY EACH REGISTERED BARN. ON 6/30/2023, THE REGISTRY INCLUDED 401 BARNS, ABOUT 27 PERCENT OF THE HISTORIC BARNS IN ADAMS COUNTY.
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2022 – Jun 30, 2023
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $4.5K

  • Investing in Youth Initiative

    THE INVESTING IN YOUTH INITIATIVE INTRODUCES STUDENTS IN THE BUILDING TRADES TO CAREER PATHS IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION. DURING 6/30/2023, HGAC COLLABORATED WITH THE GETTYSBURG FOUNDATION TO CONDUCT INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES AT THE HISTORIC GEORGE SPANGLER FARM. HGAC ARRANGES FOR PROFESSIONAL TIMBER FRAMERS, MASONS AND OTHER ARTISANS TO VOLUNTEER TO WORK WITH THE STUDENTS. FIFTEEN (15) STUDENTS FROM THE ADAMS COUNTY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, THEIR INSTRUCTOR AND THE INSTITUTE'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER WORKED UNDER THE TUTELAGE OF THE SKILLED ARTISANS. IN APRIL 2023, HGAC SPONSORED A FIELD TRIP FOR 26 BUILDING TRADES STUDENTS TO THE NATIONAL PRESERVATION TRAINING CENTER IN FREDERICK, MD.HGAC CONTINUED TO PARTNER WITH STUDENTS FROM THE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM AT GETTYSBURG AREA HIGH SCHOOL TO CONSTRUCT AND INSTALL REPLACEMENT SIGNS WHICH IDENTIFY SOME OF THE MANY PRIVATE HOMES AND OTHER BUILDINGS IN ADAMS COUNTY, PA, THAT SERVED AS HOSPITALS DURING AND AFTER THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG. MANY OF THE EXISTING MARKERS ARE WORN AND IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. THE STUDENTS MANUFACTURE THE SIGNS, AND HGAC VOLUNTEERS INSTALL THEM.
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2022 – Jun 30, 2023
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $4.5K