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CONTRIBUTIONS USED TO MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A MUSEUM COMMEMORATING AND SHOWCASING THE PHILADELPHIA MUMMERS AND TO PERPETUATE THE MUMMERS TRADITION

Brandywine Battlefield Park serves the educational needs of the public through the preservation of the cultural landscape and the interpretation of the largest single day battle of the American Revolution. The Brandywine Battlefield Park Associates, a non-profit communitybased organization, supports and assists the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission by conducting the daily operations of the site.

THE MUSEUM'S COLLECTION EMPHASIZES THE MID ATLANTIC REGION'S UNIQUE CONTRIBUTION TO FLIGHT, BUT IS BROAD ENOUGH TO CHRONICLE A GENERAL HISTORY OF AVIATION, INCLUDING MILATARY AVIATION. THE MUSEUM'S COLLECTIONS ARE CARED FOR ACCORDING TO ESTABLISHED MUSEUM PRACTICES. HISTORICALLY ACCURATE AIRCRAFT RESTORATION AND LIMITED DEMONSTRATION FLYING ARE SPECIAL MISSIONS UNDERTAKEN BY THE MUSEUM.

TO OPERATE AS A MUSEUM OF ROAD TRANSPORTATION, VEHICLES, ARTIFACTS, ROADSIDE CULTURE, ALTERNATIVE PROPULSION, AND VEHICLE BUILDERS FOCUSED ON PENNSYLVANIA AND THE GREATER DELAWARE VALLEY; AS WELL AS THE HISTORIC VEHICLES BUILT BY JEREMIAH SWEINHART'S CARRIAGE FACTORY 1872-1914 AND BY PAUL HAFER'S BOYERTOWN AUTO BODY WORKS 1914-1990 IN THE HISTORIC INDUSTRIAL AGE FACTORY BUILDINGS WHICH NOW HOUSE THE COLLECTION.

The mission of the National Museum of Industrial History, in affiliation with the Smithsonian Institution, is: to forge a connection between America’s industrial past and the innovations of today by educating the public and inspiring the visionaries of tomorrow.

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit philanthropic, educational organization that operates in partnership with the National Park Service to preserve Gettysburg National Military Park and the Eisenhower National Historic Site and to educate the public about their significance.

The mission of the Barnes is to promote the advancement of education and the appreciation of the fine arts and horticulture. Founder, Dr. Albert C. Barnes, believed that art had the power to improve minds and transform lives. Our diverse educational programs are based on his teachings and one-of-a-kind collections.

The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is dedicated to preserving and exploring the history, environment, and culture of the entire Chesapeake Bay region, and making this resource available to all.

The Charlotte Museum of History is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization that interprets and preserves Charlotte’s unique history, enriching the community through shared understanding of the past and inspiring dialogue about the future.

It is the purpose of the Nature Center to foster an appreciation for nature and to promote a sustainable future by nurturing individuals through environmental education, providing leadership in land protection and restoration, and encouraging responsible interaction with nature.

To explore, enjoy and preserve the world of musical instruments.

The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, on Independence Mall in Philadelphia, presents educational programs and experiences that preserve, explore and celebrate the history of Jews in America. Its purpose is to connect Jews more closely to their heritage and to inspire in people of all backgrounds a greater appreciation for the diversity of the American Jewish experience and the freedoms to which Americans aspire.