Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in Pennsylvania

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1) CHRONICLE THE ROLE THE NORTHERN CENTRAL RAILWAY PLAYED DURING THE THE CIVIL WAR. 2) CREATE AN 1860'S RAIL EXPERIENCE. 3) REFURBISH TRAIN AND ENCOURAGE TOURISM IN YORK COUNTY. 4) SPONSOR EVENTS SHOWING SIGNIFICANCE OF THE RAIL LINE.

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The goal of this organization is to support a single institution within the Arts, Culture & Humanities major group.

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THE MID ATLANTIC AIR MUSEUM WAS ORGANIZED TO ENSURE THE PROFESSIONAL STEWARDSHIP OF A COLLECTION THAT REFLECTS THE HISTORY OF AVIATION AND TO ENHANCE THE PUBLIC'S APRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THAT HISTORY.

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The goal of this organization is to create and/or perform primarily ballet.

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THE MISSION OF PITTSBURGH ARTS & LECTURES IS TO CONNECT CELEBRATED AUTHORS WITH THE COMMUNITY, ELEVATE CIVIC DISCOURSE, AND INSPIRE CREATIVITY AND A PASSION FOR THE LITERARY ARTS. OUR COMMITMENT TO KNOWLEDGE, LEARNING, INTEGRITY, AND ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE GUIDES AND INFORMS OUR WORK. WE ENDEAVOR TO INSPIRE MEMBERS OF DIVERSE COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPERIENCE AUTHORS WHO SPEAK ON ISSUES THAT REFLECT OUR VALUES SUCH AS JUSTICE, COMPASSION, CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY, ACCEPTANCE, COURAGE, AND EQUITY.

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THE SMITHGALL FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO COLLECT, STUDY, PRESERVE AND EXHIBIT MILITARY AND RELATED ARTIFACTS OWNED BY, AND LOANED TO, THE FOUNDATION. THE FOUNDATION ENCOURAGES THE STUDY, APPRECIATION, UNDERSTANDING AND ENJOYMENT OF ITS OWNED AND LOANED COLLECTIONS THROUGH PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS WHICH WILL INCLUDE CREATING AN ATMOSPHERE OF "HANDS ON" EDUCATION FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN, HISTORIANS, WRITERS AND STUDENTS OF HISTORY THROUGH ARTILLERY DEMONSTRATIONS WHEREBY ACTUAL CANNONS, GUNS AND RELATED ARTILLERY ITEMS ARE FIRED.

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PROGRAMS TO ENCOURAGE SUPPORT & INCREASE PUBLIC INTEREST IN THE PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART

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TRADE ASSOCIATION TO ADVANCE THE BUSINESS INTERESTS OF PENNSYLVANIA NEWS MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS.

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TO RAISE FUNDS TO FULFILL THE MISSION OF INDEPENDENCE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK.

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LOCATED IN HISTORIC GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA, THE ADAMS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (ACHS) PRESERVES OVER THREE CENTURIES OF REMARKABLE HISTORY. WITH OVER ONE MILLION HISTORIC ITEMS IN ITS CARE, ACHS INSPIRES PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO DISCOVER THE FASCINATING STORY OF ONE OF AMERICA'S MOST FAMOUS COMMUNITIES.

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PROVIDE INSTRUCTION, EXHIBITIONS, AND PERFORMANCES IN THE FINE ARTS

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The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research and exhibit collections of objects including documents, tools, implements and furnishings that have significance in helping to interpret or understand the past.

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ALL INCOME RECEIVED BY THE ARTS CENTER IS USED TO PROVIDE AN INSPIRING AND CREATIVE GATHERING PLACE WHERE THE ARTS IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR EVERYONE.

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The goal of this organization is to operate facilities including theaters for the performing arts.

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TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THE USE OF SSMH FOR EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND PATRIOTIC PURPOSES.

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PER THE BYLAWS OF THE DELAWARE & LEHIGH NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR (WHICH WERE UPDATED BY THE MERGED BOARD OF THE NATIONAL CANAL MUSEUM AND THE D&L), OUR MISSION IS TO WORK WITH GOVERNMENT ENTITIES, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AGENCIES, COMMERCIAL ENTITIES, THE RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO THE CORRIDOR TO: 1. CONSERVE THE HISTORIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM OF CANALS AND OVERLAND RAILROADS AND AMPLIFY THE RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES BASED ON THEM 2. BROADLY TELL THE STORY OF THE REGION BY STRENGTHENING THE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR INTERPRETATION AND EDUCATION 3. ESTABLISH A FRAMEWORK FOR STEWARDSHIP WHICH WILL PRESERVE SIGNIFICANT HISTORIC SITES, COLLECTIONS AND ARCHIVES, ENHANCE RECREATION, AND CONSERVE THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT 4.PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAPITALIZING ON THE CORRIDOR'S RICH HERITAGE AS A MEANS FOR DEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION.

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PROMOTION OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND TO PROMOTE COOPERATION AND INFORMATION EXCHANGE AMONG RELATED PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL SOCIETIES IN THE FIELD OF COMPUTATIONAL LINGUISTICS.

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PRESERVES AND INTERPRETS THE CULTURE AND CONTEXT OF ANABAPTIST-RELATED FAITH COMMUNITIES CONNECTED WITH LANCASTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA.

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THE MASK & WIG CLUB'S PURPOSE IS TO FOSTER THE DRAMATIC INTERESTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, AND TO PROMOTE FRIENDSHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS. EACH YEAR SINCE 1889, THE CLUB HAS PRODUCED AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL COMEDY FEATURING UNDERGRADUATES OF THE UNIVERSITY. THE UNDERGRADUATES CONTRIBUTE TO ALL ASPECTS OF THE PRODUCTION THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THE CAST, BAND, STAGE CREW, WRITING STAFF, AND BUSINESS STAFF. THE CLUB IS OVERSEEN BY A BOARD OF GOVERNORS, COMPRISED OF MATRICULATED PARTICIPANTS AND CURRENT UNDERGRADUATES. THE CLUB PERFORMS IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA (18 SHOWS), AND TRAVELS TO ALUMNI CLUBS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (5 SHOWS). THE SHOW IS SEEN BY 3,000 TO 4,000 PEOPLE.

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STEWARDSHIP AND PRESERVATION OF OLDER HISTORICAL RELIGIOUS PROPERTIES.