SULLIVAN COUNTY — Americana Corner, an online resource focused on the founding of our nation, is pleased to announce that the Barryville based non-profit history education group, The Delaware Company in among the recipients of its Preserving America Grant Program for 2024.

The Preserving America Grant Program was established to help organizations tell the incredible story of America from its founding era through its first century as a nation. Due to overwhelming interest and the historic significance of the projects that sought funding, Americana Corner will award $1,404,188 in total grant funding for 2024, up from just over $835,000 in 2023. 

These grants will help fund a diverse range of projects, including restoring historical sites, structures and objects; creating educational displays to enhance the visitor experience; and implementing strategies to increase visibility and reach of historical sites.

Tom Hand, founder of Americana Corner, said, “I am thrilled to be able to help others across America tell our country’s wonderful story.”

Debra Conway, Executive Director of The Delaware Company said the grant will be used to help fund the operation of Fort Delaware Museum of Colonial History in Narrowsburg.  

“Our Board of Directors is committed to making Fort Delaware Museum a serious history venue by constantly improving our exhibits and programming, and we are grateful to Americana Corner for the financial help they are providing,” Ms. Conway said.

Americana Corner made the award announcement on February 22, in honor of George Washington’s birthday. In addition to The Delaware Company, awardees included Colonial Williamsburg, the American Battlefield Trust, and the Gettysburg Foundation. In all, 121 organizations from 29 states and the District of Columbia will receive funding from the Preserving America Grant Program in 2024.

The Delaware Company was founded in 2012 with a mission to promote and support the history and historic landmarks of the Upper Delaware River Valley and beyond. It has operated the Sullivan County-owned Fort Delaware Museum of Colonial History in Narrowsburg since 2021. Fort Delaware is located on the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway at 6615 Route 97. It is open seasonally, and will kick off its 2024 season on Saturday, May 25. For more information on The Delaware Company, visit thedelawarecompany.org.