Mini-Grants / Centre County

Forging Connections: A History Hunt for Eagle Iron Works and Curtin Village Explorers

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Funding

  • Lumber Heritage Region: $3,250
  • Total Project Cost: $12,240.29

Type of Project

Expanding Outdoor Recreation and Education While Celebrating Local Heritage
Completed by the Roland Curtin Foundation

Project Details

“Our history hunt invites children to become Curtin Village explorers, discovering the stories of Eagle Iron Works and Curtin Village through curiosity, discovery, and fun.”

– Sue Hannegan, Roland Curtin Foundation

The Project

This project supported the development and implementation of a scavenger hunt for children of all ages at historic Eagle Iron Works and Curtin Village, Centre County, Pennsylvania.
The “hunt” was designed in two formats. One, initiated with a QR-code, enhances public engagement with the public at times when no tour guides are scheduled or when visitors prefer to use new technologies to explore history. The second format, designed as a tri-fold brochure, serves as an educational enhancement for guided and self-guided tours.

Lasting Impact

Corresponding with the successful design of this one-of-a-kind scavenger hunt are printed brochures and an online experience, see curtinvillage.com and curtinvillageexplorers.com for more information!
This experience will be used by explorers of many ages for years to come to enhance visitor experience while combing recreation with heritage and history education.

Funding & Partnerships

This mini-grant was financed in part by the Community Conservation Partnerships Program, Heritage Area Funds, under the administration of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Bureau of Recreation and Conservation.

Cultivating Growth and Preserving Heritage Through Partnership

By empowering local organizations and communities through our mini-grant program, we foster collaboration, innovation, and community engagement, ultimately strengthening the economic and cultural fabric of the region. We believe that by working together, we can create a sustainable future that honors our rich lumber heritage while embracing new opportunities for growth and development. If you represent an eligible organization and have a project that aligns with our goals, we encourage you to apply for our mini-grant program and join us in our mission to build a thriving, sustainable region that celebrates its lumber heritage while embracing innovation and progress.

Application Info & Form
Discovering Lumber Hertitage Through History and Education

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