Potomac Street Project Status
Potomac Street is arguably one of the most historic streets in America. The Engine House where John Brown took refuge was on Potomac Street. It was also the location of many large armory buildings which were the target of his raid. Today it is riddled with dumpsters, powerlines and crumbling sidewalks.The Foundation is very close to being able to fund this restoration project. We have been offered a $1.4 Mil grant, but still need 20% matching or $334,000 to secure it. To date we have raised about $142,000 but still need around $192,000 to meet the match.
How Others Are Helping
The foundation is a volunteer organization with one part time paid director. We are very frugal, but need yearly memberships to pay our running expenses. Becoming a member allows us to continue our work. Like the other folks who are helping, take a form with you and designate a donation for the Potomac street project before June 15th. This will leverage it 1 for 1 and then 4 for 1 as a grant match donation. The foundation is a non-profit 501, c, 3 so donations are deductable.
Click here to learn more, or make a donation.
For more information, contact Mayor Jim Addy at hfmayor@aol.com or the Foundation's Al Alsdorf in Harpers Ferry at hfgh@comcast.net
Upcoming Events
- September 25, 2010: National Public Lands Day
- October 2, 2010: Mr. Lincoln Returns to Harpers Ferry
- October 9, 2010: Election Day 1860!
- October 16, 2010: At All Times Ready: The U. S. Marines
- October 30, 2010: Under Fire: The Battle of Harpers Ferry 1862
- More
