Gov. Rendell may be a wonderful promoter of Pennsylvania tourism, but he has little understanding of the deep, intrinsic value of the commonwealth's historic sites. The governor would rather promote high-tech history at glitzy museums, such as the National Constitution Center and the proposed American Revolution Center, than invest in the interpretation and preservation of the sites where Pennsylvania's rich history actually occurred. Rendell is giving up on PA's history. Let's show him that we aren't. Please sign to show your support. Also, make sure you email and/or fax all the senators and legislators you can find. In his FY 2009-2010 budget, Governor Edward G. Rendell has deleted museum assistance funding and effectively eliminated the Pennsylvania History and Museum Grant Program, which is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. This decision to cut funding will eliminate: ~Project grants for historic preservation, local history, archives and records management, and museum projects. ~General operating support grants for statewide organizations, museums and historical societies. ~A significant portion of funding to the state heritage areas, resulting in a loss in operating funds for each heritage area and the elimination of the funds frequently used as grants to smaller organizations in each of the twelve heritage areas. ~Technical assistance grants funded through Preservation Pennsylvania.

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