America 250 & Lumber Heritage Region 25th Anniversary Campaign
Long before steel and concrete dominated the landscape, Pennsylvania’s forests supplied the lumber that built homes, barns, factories, railroads, bridges, mining communities, and growing cities across the nation.
The lumber industry helped shape Pennsylvania’s economy, culture, communities, and identity. Entire towns were founded because of the forest products industry, and generations of families built their livelihoods in the woods, mills, rail yards, and businesses connected to it.
As America celebrates its 250th Anniversary, Lumber Heritage Region is celebrating 25 years of preserving and sharing these stories.
The 25 for 25 Campaign is an opportunity to honor the people, places, industries, and traditions that helped build our nation while ensuring their stories continue to inspire future generations.
The campaign is designed to create both immediate and lasting impact.
Year One funding will support:
- Educational programming
- Community engagement initiatives
- Heritage interpretation projects
- Public outreach efforts
- Student scholarships
The long-term Legacy Fund will help ensure Lumber Heritage Region can continue supporting communities, educational opportunities, heritage tourism, conservation, stewardship, and regional partnerships for years to come.
