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Help Uncover Westmoreland’s HistorySupport the Westmoreland Collaborative The next discovery could change how we understand our community. Help make it possible. Westmoreland County’s history connects people, places, and events far beyond its borders. Yet many local stories remain scattered across collections, buried beneath the ground, or waiting for the research that will bring them into view. Westmoreland County Museum is developing the Westmoreland Collaborative, an initiative to bring museums, historic sites, educators, researchers, and community members together to explore that history and share it with the public. By sharing knowledge, equipment, training, and other resources, we can help organizations accomplish projects that would be difficult to undertake individually.Your gift will help build this effort from the ground up. What your support can make possible:Discover and document historic places Support research into former buildings, archaeological sites, and burial grounds through archival research, mapping, and appropriate survey methods, including ground penetrating radar where suitable. Teach responsible archaeology Help develop community courses and supervised learning opportunities that teach participants how to document discoveries, protect sites, and understand the importance of historical context. Connect collections and research Help establish shared research resources and work toward appropriate space for studying, documenting, and caring for archaeological materials. Connecting evidence across sites can reveal more about the people and communities they share. Create exhibits and educational programs Turn discoveries into experiences people can access through museum exhibits, school programs, public talks, workshops, and community events. Strengthen local partnerships Help participating organizations plan joint projects, share expertise, and develop proposals for future funding. More stories. More connections. More reasons to explore. This work can deepen our understanding of Indigenous communities, African American history, colonial life, and the generations who shaped Westmoreland County. It can also create new opportunities for residents and visitors to explore local history, support educational experiences for students, and connect our county’s stories with related places across Virginia and beyond. As the Collaborative takes shape, participating partners will help identify priorities, guide projects, and determine where shared resources can have the greatest impact. Help us take the first steps Donations to Westmoreland County Museum for this initiative will support planning, research supplies, shared equipment, training, collections care materials, and educational programming as projects develop. Give today to help uncover, preserve, and share Westmoreland’s history.Every contribution helps build the foundation. Sharing this campaign helps bring more people into the work. Together, we can discover more—and share more of what makes Westmoreland extraordinary.

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