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Spotlight: The Americana Foundation

While you grow and change throughout your life, it’s important to remember your roots. It was on this belief that The Americana Foundation was founded. On this page, you’ll learn more about how this foundation came to be and how they’re striving to preserve America’s roots. Let’s get started!

Where the Americana Foundation Began

Ginger and Adolf H. Meyer had many personal interests, many of which they shared. Thanks to their incredible success throughout their lives, they were able to indulge in these passions, specifically their shared appreciation for authentic early American furniture of the High Style Seaport variety.
 
The Americana Foundation was founded was established by this couple as a way to preserve their cherished items as well as their 160-acre historic farmstead, Tollgate Farm. The foundation was designed to help educate generations to come ad create funds that can be used to preserve America’s heritage.

What They Do & How They Work

The Americana Foundation mission is to educate and advocate for our American roots. They do this through three unique programs including:
 
The American Heritage Program: This grant program is designed to help others follow in the footsteps of Ginger and Adolf. Grants are provided to those seeking to preserve or acquire authentic early American furniture with the purpose of placing them in a charitable or educational institution.
 
Agriculture and Natural Resources: Producing food is necessary for survival, and Adolf Meyer made it his personal mission to spread the word. Today, this resource program provides grants to education and advocacy programs to help educate Michigan residents about the importance of agriculture and natural resources in our society.
 
Tollgate Farm: Here, you’ll find an array of educational programs about the importance of American agriculture where residents of all ages can cultivate a better understanding of the role agriculture plays in our society while getting their hands dirty.

Learn More about the Americana Foundation!

The Americana Foundation plays an integral role in the local community by supporting various educational and advocacy programs that make southwest Michigan an incredible place to live. Learn more about The Americana Foundation and how you can get involved by reaching out to them at info@americanafoundation.org today!