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Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area asks Hagerstown for $10,000 in FY26 support
Summary
The Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area requested level funding of $10,000 from Hagerstown for fiscal year 2026, citing technical assistance, destination marketing and access to Maryland Heritage Areas Authority grants that the group says produced nearly $1.2 million for Hagerstown projects since 2006.
Elizabeth Chateau, executive director of the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area, formally requested that the city consider a fiscal year 2026 appropriation of $10,000 to the nonprofit.
"Your support at the $10,000 level was critical to our operations last year," Chateau said, adding the amount equals roughly 2% of the heritage area's operating budget.
Chateau told the council the area is in year three of a six‑year strategic plan and provides technical assistance to nonprofits and government partners, destination marketing in partnership with county tourism organizations, and access to…
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