Historic New England has announced the recipients of the 2024 Community Preservation Grants, the Somerville Museum being among them.

Each year, one Herbert and Louise Whitney Fund Community Preservation Grant is awarded to a small to medium-size heritage preservation organization in each New England state. Historic New England is committed to telling the whole story of the region’s history. These grants support projects that save and expand the stories shared in our communities. This year, Historic New England awarded grants of $1,250 to six organizations.

In expectation of Rev250 events, the Somerville Museum is launching History Lines: A Map of Colonial and Revolutionary Medford and Somerville. The map will have links to audio tours, translations, and other resources to highlight the area’s history from pre-Colonial times through the early-nineteenth century.

The endowment fund that supports Historic New England’s Community Preservation Grants Program is named in honor of Herbert and Louise Whitney to recognize their deep appreciation and love of all things New England, in particular the Bishop family farm in North Woodstock, Connecticut.

For a list of all the recipients visit Community Preservation Grants | Historic New England