Main Street Gettysburg has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Adams County Community Foundation’s Forward Fund to support critical infrastructure stabilization beneath the future Gettysburg Welcome Center site.
The funds will be used for the interim stabilization and permanent blocking of the historic Winebrenner Culvert, an underground channel dating to Gettysburg’s pre-Civil War era. Recently exposed during the demolition phase, the culvert’s deteriorated condition presents long-term risks to public safety and to the foundation of the Welcome Center itself.
“This grant ensures that we can address the culvert issues proactively and responsibly,” said Jill Sellers, President and CEO of Main Street Gettysburg. “The Forward Fund’s investment enables us to protect this site’s integrity before full construction begins—a major step toward preserving the success of the Welcome Center.”
Structural engineers from C.S. Davidson recommended blocking the culvert as a cost-effective, preventative measure. The $10,000 grant will cover engineering-based solutions, such as concrete bulkheads or structural fill, to stabilize the area and prepare it for vertical construction.
The Gettysburg Welcome Center is projected to open in time for America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. Its completion represents a key component in Gettysburg’s long-term economic development and tourism strategy. Donations to the endowment fund may be made to Main Street Gettysburg or Adams County Community Foundation.
Main Street Gettysburg extends its sincerest thanks to the Adams County Community Foundation and the Forward Fund for their continued support of this vital downtown project.
For additional information, please contact Main Street Gettysburg at 717-337-3491or info@mainstreetgettysburg.org.
Source: Main Street Gettysburg