FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 13, 2009
Contact:
Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission: Jessica Fagan – 614.995.7552; jfagan@culture.ohio.gov
Gallia County Historical Society: Mary Lee Marchi – 740-446-7200; histsoc@zoomnet.net
Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission Approves
$100,000 for Gallia County Historical Society
Columbus, Ohio – The Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission approved $100,000 at its quarterly meeting today for the Gallia County Historical Society, located in Gallipolis.
Housed in a 1960 former department store, the Gallia County Historical Society maintains a collection of historical and genealogical material pertaining to the Gallia County area, and operates a county museum and a military museum honoring local veterans. State funds will contribute to an energy efficiency project at the building, including upgrades to heating and cooling units, updates to lighting, and replacement of old storefront glass with energy efficient glass.
The Commission approval, coupled with the signing of legal agreements, allows the Gallia County Historical Society to be reimbursed on a pro rata basis with funds appropriated in Am. Sub. H.B. 699 of the 126th General Assembly. Gallia County General Assembly members who voted in favor of the bill include Senator John Carey and Representative Clyde Evans.
The Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission is a state agency that supports economic development, expands educational opportunities, and enhances the quality of life for Ohioans by improving the state’s cultural facilities. Since 1988, the Commission has disbursed more than $400 million in capital funds appropriated by the Legislature and Governor for facility improvement projects at nonprofit theaters, museums, historical sites and publicly owned professional sports venues. The Commission partners with nonprofit groups and local governments on more than 300 projects in 72 of Ohio’s 88 counties. For more information on the Commission, visit www.culture.ohio.gov.
