A step towards the Crossroads

The Star-Ledger reports that the NPS is awarding $150,000 to the recently designated Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area.

The federal funding is a far cry from the $10 million the 14-county Heritage area was promised over 10 years, but staffers say they're happy.

"The federal budget is tight and we all recognize that," Cate Litvack, Crossroads director, said today. "We are hopeful that down the road we will see more funding, but $150,000 is so much more than we had. I am thrilled. It is certainly a good start."