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Support National Heritage Area Designation for Our Region

The Susquehanna Gateway Heritage Area is working towards designation of Lancaster and York Counties as a National Heritage Area. National Heritage Area designation will be an important step for advancing heritage development initiatives for the region. National recognition can boost visibility and visitation, bring critical technical assistance and support to the region, and further highlight and promote the majestic Susquehanna River.

National designation requires approval of legislation by the United States Congress. United States Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr. of Pennsylvania has introduced S.1150 to designate our region as the Susquehanna Gateway National Heritage Area.

We need all of our region’s representatives in Congress to know that local citizens and visitors to our area support designation of Lancaster and York Counties as a National Heritage Area. We invite you to send an email or fax a letter to our United States Senators and Representatives asking them to advance S.1150 through Congress and expressing your support for national recognition of our region’s rich cultural and natural heritage.

Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr. :  http://casey.senate.gov/contact/
Senator Pat Toomey:  http://toomey.senate.gov/?p=contact
Congressman Todd Russell Platts:  http://www.house.gov/platts/contact.shtml (York County)
Congressman Joe Pitts:  http://www.house.gov/pitts/contactDC.shtml (Lancaster County)

Partner Events...
Marietta Day
May 19, 2012 Market Street closes for the day as thousands of visitors shop for "attic and cellar" bargains, hunt for antique and craft gems, eat delicious food, listen to music, and say hi to friends from last year. For over 25 years, Marietta Day has been a springtime tradition. 9am-3pm rain or shine
4th Fridays in Columbia
May 25, 2012 Experience Columbia's art galleries, anitque shops, participating specialty shops, and local eateries. This self guided event provides the opportunity to view exhibits from local and visiting artists, enjoy refreshments, and discover the uniqueness of Columbia.
York CVB Photo Contest
Jun 1, 2012 Now through June 30th, the York County Convention and Visitors Bureau invites talented local photographers to capture the charm and beauty of York County and share unique stories of the region. The Bureau is launching a photo contest for local photographers to submit their images that showcase York County as a destination.
Marietta ArtHouse 2012 Exhibitions
Jun 1, 2012 Starting February 8 with Paul Manlove's Exhibition, the Marietta ArtHouse has a full schedule of Exhibitions in 2012.
WBSSRH Open House
Jun 10, 2012 The Washington Boro Society for Susquehanna River Heritage will host an open house at the Heritage Center on Blue Rock Road in Washington boro on June 10 from 1-4pm. The event includes exhibits and historical artifacts.