Revolutionary America 1775-1783

As part of the U.S. semiquincentennial celebration, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) and the Pomeroy Foundation partnered to establish a national marker program to commemorate historical points of interest significant to the Revolutionary War period. Historical markers feature a blue background with gold lettering. Funding is being provided for at least 250 markers to be installed at sites across the country with an emphasis on underrepresented voices.

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Colorado Sesquicentennial Marker Program

Coinciding with the celebration of Colorado’s 150th anniversary of statehood and the U.S. 250th, we are funding a historical marker grant program in partnership with History Colorado as a signature initiative of the America 250 – Colorado 150 Commemoration. This partner program supports up to 150 markers over seven years recognizing significant people, places, and events across Colorado. This marker program helps expand the stories represented and preserving the Centennial State’s heritage for future generations. Visit the marker application toolkit to learn more.

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Patriot Burials® Marker Grant Program

This special historical marker series commemorates patriot burials. It is an opportunity to recognize those who fought in or were involved with the struggle for American independence. The Patriot Burials® Marker Grant Program provides Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) state societies with the opportunity to apply for markers to be placed in locations where Revolutionary War Patriots are buried. We are presently accepting applications from the following SAR state societies: AL, CT, IN, KY, MD, NH, NY, OH, PA, NJ, TN and VA. Learn more on our Patriot Burials program webpage.

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Trails Across America Historical Marker Program

A signature project of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, the Trails Across America program highlights history along the nation’s 42,000 miles of multiuse trail corridors. Building on the previous Great American Rail-Trail series, this nationwide collaboration brings fully funded markers celebrating local and national stories to trails coast to coast.

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The Lafayette Trail

In honor of the bicentennial of General Lafayette’s 1824-1825 Farewell Tour as the last surviving major general of the American Revolution, the Pomeroy Foundation has funded more than 200 historical markers on The Lafayette Trail across 25 states and Washington, D.C. Following the program’s success, a second series of markers honoring the General’s Revolutionary War service has been launched to recognize his legacy in the nation’s founding era. Visit The Lafayette Trail website for more information.

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North Carolina Civil Rights Trail

For generations, people in North Carolina organized and protested to advance the civil rights of people of color, especially African Americans. From Raleigh, Durham, and Greensboro to Elizabeth City, young people were activated to protest racial injustice. Everyday people from Rocky Mount to Robeson and Halifax counties resisted oppression and intimidation. Leaders like Dovey Roundtree and Pauli Murray called N.C. home. This marker program, funded by the Foundation, was presented by the NC African American Heritage Commission in partnership with the NC Office of Archives & History and Visit NC.

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National Votes for Women Trail

National Votes for Women Trail is sponsored by the National Collaborative for Women’s History Sites, the National Votes for Women Trail seeks to recognize and celebrate the enormous diversity of people and groups active in the struggle for women’s suffrage. The Trail consists of two parts: 1) a database with digital map and 2) a program of historical markers for over 220 women’s suffrage sites across the country, funded by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation and the federal Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission.

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