Friel: Colonial Theatre receives $100,000 state grant
Rep. Paul Friel June 6, 2025 | 1:10 PM
POTTSTOWN, June 6 – State Rep. Paul Friel said he is pleased to report that the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission this week announced the award of just over $2 million in Keystone Historic Preservation grants, including one for Phoenixville’s Colonial Theatre for $100,000.
These vital funds support historical and heritage organizations, museums, and local governments in 15 counties across Pennsylvania, bolstering efforts to preserve the Commonwealth's rich cultural heritage.
“The Colonial Theatre’s hard work securing this grant reflects highly on our community, and I congratulate the hard workers there keeping up this gem,” said Friel, D-Montgomery. “The Colonial’s preservation is an investment in the enduring legacy of the performing arts and the shared heritage of our community’s generations past and future.”
One of the region’s premiere, non-profit arts organizations, The Colonial Theatre is situated in the heart of downtown Phoenixville and operates three distinct venues and multiple event spaces in two adjoining historic buildings.
PHMC will actively promote these projects as they align with the upcoming 2026 United States Semiquincentennial celebration, highlighting Pennsylvania's enduring legacy.
These grants are generously funded by the Keystone Recreation, Park & Conservation Fund, which receives annual support from a portion of the state realty transfer tax revenue.
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