STAUNTON, VA (Rocktown Now) – The American Frontier Culture Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia, announced its selection as a recipient of the 2025 Preserving America Grant from Americana Corner. This significant grant, awarded in celebration of George Washington’s birthday, provides essential funding to enhance the museum’s interpretive storytelling through the addition of permanent architectural signage at two key exhibits: the 1820s American Farm and the 1850s American Farm.

As the Shenandoah Valley’s largest open-air, living history museum, the Frontier Culture Museum offers memorable experiences that educate visitors about the diverse cultural influences that shaped early American society. With this grant, the museum will install 15 interpretive signs highlighting the architectural features, cultural heritage, and historical significance of these two farms, offering deeper insight into the development of American farmsteads before, during, and after the Revolutionary War.

“We are deeply grateful to Americana Corner for recognizing the importance of preserving and sharing America’s founding story,” said Emmett Hanger, Board President for the American Frontier Culture Foundation in a press release. “This grant allows us to enhance our visitors’ experience by providing permanent interpretive signage that connects these historical structures to the larger narrative of America’s transformation into an independent nation.”

The 1820s American Farm and 1850s American Farm at the Frontier Culture Museum provide tangible examples of how architecture and agriculture evolved as the United States expanded westward. Scheduled for installation this fall, these new interpretive signs will feature historical photographs, cultural context, and insights into the families who built and lived in these structures, providing a more immersive and engaging experience for museum visitors of all ages.

Americana Corner’s Preserving America Grant Program supports projects that promote education and appreciation of America’s founding principles. As a grant recipient, the Frontier Culture Museum will also participate in a national initiative to rekindle the spirit of Amor Patriae—love of country—by sharing its work through social media and other outreach efforts.

The American Frontier Culture Foundation and the Frontier Culture Museum invite the public to visit and experience this exciting enhancement firsthand. For more information about the museum’s exhibits, programs, and upcoming initiatives, visit frontiermuseum.org.