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The Founders Garden will become a new space for reflection, education and community gathering at the Westmoreland County Museum. Located to the right of the Original Museum, this garden is being designed to honor the people, ideas and stories that helped shape the founding of our nation while creating a meaningful outdoor experience for visitors of all ages. This project will support the development of landscaping, interpretive signage and a central brick pedestal and column feature that will serve as the heart of the garden. Atop the structure will stand a replica of the historic Lee family eagle, symbolizing the deep connections between Westmoreland County and the early history of the United States. The brick column will be designed to represent all 13 colonies and will feature the names of important individuals connected to the founding era, highlighting stories beyond only presidential figures. The goal is to create a space that recognizes the many contributors who shaped our nation’s earliest chapters through leadership, sacrifice, service and influence. The structure will also include time capsules that will preserve memories, documents and reflections for future generations, connecting the past, present and future in a lasting way. Your support will help fund: • Garden development and landscaping • Educational and interpretive signage • Construction of the brick pedestal and column • The Lee family eagle replica display • Time capsule installation and preservation materials • Ongoing educational enhancements for visitors and students Every contribution helps bring this vision to life and supports the continued preservation and interpretation of Westmoreland County’s remarkable history. Together, we can create a place where history is not only remembered, but experienced.Donate today and help build The Founders Garden for future generations.

Westmoreland County Museum And Library Inc

Founders Garden

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