To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, plans have been made to develop a Revolutionary Trail across Bucks County, which received a grant of $5,000 from America250PA, writes Jeff Werner for Patch.
Bucks250PA will be using the funds to form a digital and printed map experience listing the county’s historical sites and sharing untold stories from the Revolution, while supporting heritage tourism.
“Throughout 2026, Bucks250PA aspires to commemorate the history of Bucks County and the Commonwealth, including the history of its Indigenous Nations and contemporary connections,” said Teresa Androutsos, the Bucks250PA board’s Vice Chair.
Executive Director of America250PA, Cassandra Coleman, presented the grant at Newtown’s historic Court Inn.
Some of those in attendance included Paul Bencivengo, President and CEO of Visit Bucks County; Jennifer Martin, the Executive Director of Friends of Washington Crossing Park; and Dan Griffin, President of the Newtown Historic Association.
Shirley Lee Corsey, founder of Gather Place Museum; Rose Winchell, Senator Steve Santarsiero’s Chief of Staff; and Marjan Shirzad, Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle’s Chief Operating Officer, were also present.
“It’s thrilling to see so many Pennsylvania communities and organizations stepping up with meaningful, engaging, and inspiring plans as we approach the Semiquincentennial,” said Coleman. “These grants are giving Pennsylvanians the tools to come together, remember where we’ve been, and imagine what comes next.”
Read more about the grant awarded to Bucks250PA’s Revolutionary Trail in Bucks County in Patch.
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