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Take a look around —Discover
a Treasure Trove of history on a site that celebrates the most
historic region in the country — Where
America Happened.
In this National Heritage Area, there are more than 10,000
Listings on
the National Register of Historic Places, including 9 presidents’ homes,
20 historic Main Street communities, 13 National Parks, and hundreds
of African and Native American historical sites. Sites from the French
and Indian War, the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, plus dozens of
scenic roads, rivers and breathtaking landscapes, too!
The 180-Mile Journey is alive
with vibrant downtowns, rich agriculture and a bounty of wineries, inns,
antique shops, fairs, farmers markets and much more. Explore, Discover
and Most of All Enjoy!
 Journey
Named National Scenic Byway
The U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Ray LaHood, designated the 180-mile
long thoroughfare running through the Journey, from Gettysburg, PA to
Monticello, a National Scenic Byway. This is one of the highest designations
the Secretary can bestow upon a public road and one that could have a
profound economic impact on the local jurisdictions along the Journey
Through Hallowed Ground. DETAILS»
 JTHG Musters Army of Tourism Ambassadors for the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War
With the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War expected to attract millions
of visitors to the region, many are wondering how area tourism businesses can
capitalize on this opportunity. But not the Journey Through Hallowed Ground
Partnership.
For more than a year we’ve been working with our partners to customize
a Certified Tourism Ambassador program to help local businesses reap the financial
rewards from the flood of expected visitors. Learn more and sign up for
the groundbreaking training program in your area. DETAILS»
A
Groundbreaking, 21st Century Service-learning Program, Of the Student,
By the Student, For the Student
On
June 25th, Robert G. Stanton, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Department
of the Interior joined the JTHG Partnership in Harpers Ferry National
Historical Park to unveil the pilot initiative for “Of
the Student, By the Student, For the Student “ — a groundbreaking,
21st century service-learning program, where students created mini-movies
offering their interpretation of history
within their own back yards to help students of all ages and from around
the globe connect to that history. Videos were created about John
Brown's raid in 1859.
DETAILS»
 Just
Released, the New Journey Book, Honoring
Their Paths: African American Contributions Along the Journey Through
Hallowed Ground
This book shines a light on the realities of slave life, freemen,
nationally acclaimed artists and civil rights leaders, revealing three
hundred years of untold contributions to our American heritage. Written
by Dr. Deborah Lee, the 248-page book
was produced with the keen insight and expertise of 34 historians
and academicians. DETAILS»
United States Congress Passes Legislation to
Create The Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area
Congress passes legislation creating a National Heritage Area that encompasses
the entire JTHG corridor. The National Heritage Area designation is a
national honor that will expand opportunities for economic development,
particularly within the heritage tourism industry, as well as the educational
programs for students of every age.
New National Geographic Society Book Showcases
the Journey Through Hallowed Ground
 Take
home a first edition copy of National Geographic Society’s new
book, Journey Through Hallowed Ground: Birthplace of the American
Ideal, today.
“On every page, this book evokes the
beauty of America’s hallowed ground. In a rich tapestry
of images and words, it weaves a powerful history that stretches for
centuries across the most dramatic events this county has known. This
book is a gift to everyone who cares about this nation and its past.”
~ Edward Ayers,
National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize finalist
This is the perfect gift for graduation, Mother’s Day, Father’s
Day…actually, everyday. Celebrate our shared American heritage
by ordering your copy today.
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