Bushy Run Battlefield has received a lot of support recently. That support has come from volunteers, the board of directors and board president Bonnie Ramus. That support has come came from Sen. Kim Ward and Rep. George Dunbar and their hardworking staffs.
That support has not come from Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, which exists “to discover, protect and share Pennsylvania’s past, inspiring others to value and use our history in meaningful ways.” That’s its mission statement, straight from its website. Yet, the commission is attempting to prevent the history of Bushy Run from being shared, and it sure isn’t protecting it.
Therefore, it is up to us, the community. Go up there and get a membership. Start volunteering, even if it’s for one day, for one hour. Donate — anything from money to a hot dog bun. It’s all appreciated! Do you have a special skill? Go share it with them.
Most importantly, let’s make the 260th anniversary battle reenactment, on Aug. 5 and 6, the biggest one ever. They need us, all of us!
Dave and Patty Fligger
Penn Township, Westmoreland County