Glencoe Mansion, Museum & Gallery has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the Virginia Museum History & Culture’s (VMHC) Commonwealth History Fund.
RADFORD – Glencoe Mansion, Museum & Gallery has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the Virginia Museum History & Culture’s (VMHC) Commonwealth History Fund.
Glencoe is one of 14 organizations chosen to receive a grant.
According to Executive Director Scott Gardner, Glencoe Mansion will use the funding “to increase physical accessibility within the museum to assure that more visitors are able to appreciate all parts of the museum.” The funding will also allow for the development of an exhibit, “Building a New Life,” which “will take visitors through the history of the post-Civil War Reconstruction period, especially as it relates to the African-American experience in Southwest Virginia. Additionally, funding will be utilized for preservation efforts to assure that Glencoe and its contents are protected for generations to come.”
“We’re grateful for this incredible opportunity as it will allow our museum to become more accessible and welcoming to our guests,” said Gardner. “It will also permit us to better preserve and promote the history and culture of Radford and the surrounding region.”
The VMHC, in partnership with Virginia’s Department of Historic Resources (DHR), awards grants to history organizations and projects throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia through its Commonwealth History Fund. There are several key selection criteria to be considered for the grants, including the significance of the project or resource, its impact on its community and the Commonwealth, the focus on historically underrepresented topics and communities, and the need for funding and urgency of the project.
One of the largest initiatives of its kind, the Commonwealth History Fund is expected to award up to $2,000,000 over its first five years. Eligible recipients include Virginia non-profits, educational institutions, and state recognized Virginia Indian tribes. The fund was made possible through the generosity of Dominion Energy and others.
“The Commonwealth History Fund continues to exceed our expectations in supporting a wide range of historic preservation projects and initiatives across the state,” said VMHC President and CEO Jamie Bosket. “We remain committed to reaching more Virginians with this wonderful opportunity to invest in Virginia history.”
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