Summary
Organization name
Appalachian Trail Museum, Inc.
Tax id (EIN)
30-0127417
Categories
Arts & Culture
Address
1120 Pine Grove Rd.Gardners, PA 17324
Appalachian Trail Museum, Inc.
A nonprofit organization
$2,575 raised by 13 donors
86% complete
$3,000 Goal
YOUR DONATION WILL HELP TO DO NECESSARY REPOINTING OF THE EXTERIOR STONEWORK
The Appalachian Trail Museum is housed in a former mill that is more than 200 years old. It was part of the massive ironworks in Pennsylvania that later became Pine Grove Furnace State Park. The museum leases the structure from the commonwealth, which requires us to maintain the building. To make sure the building remains in good condition, we need to begin the process of repointing the exterior stonework on the south side. We have applied for a matching grant to help cover the initial phase of this project, so we need to raise our portion of the total cost, which will be in the tens of thousands of dollars.
The museum is a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit organization, and as such, all contributions are tax-deductible.
Mission
The Appalachian Trail Museum is a world-class institution that preserves and interprets the history of the Trail; engages visitors in the present-day Trail and its community, and creates a call-to-action to maintain and preserve the Appalachian Trail and its culture into the future.
The Appalachian Trail Museum collects, preserves, displays, and interprets materials related to the Appalachian Trail following best practices and striving for excellence in operations, visitor services, and portrayal of the Appalachian Trail experience.
The Appalachian Trail Museum is located in the Old Mill, Pine Grove Furnace State Park, along the Appalachian Trail and very close to its mid-point in Michaux State Forest, PA.
The museum opened its doors to the public on June 5, 2010. Today, exhibits occupy three floors of the Old Mill and engage visitors of all ages in exhibits that tell the history of America's first National Scenic Trail, its present-day hiking culture, and its future as a footpath that invites all to experience the best of the "Wild East" from Maine to Georgia. A research library occupies the upper floor.
Volunteers are critical to the success of the Appalachian Trail Museum and assist in every aspect of operating the museum, such as cataloging artifacts, welcoming visitors, gardening, painting, planning exhibit, offering programs, etc. We invite you to join our A.T. museum community by contacting the museum manager at manager@atmuseum.org.
Media gallery
Organization Data
Gardners, PA 17324