“Drive the 10,000 miles across America and you will know more about the country than all the institutes of society and political science put together.” – Jean Baudrillard
About Us
Operating two museums, providing history markers in many communities across Maryland, and offering or supporting programs and projects related to the road, our organization has much to offer along the byway!
Mission & Goals
The National Road Heritage Foundation (NRHF) is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to raising awareness, appreciation and respect for the intrinsic qualities of the Historic National Road. The Foundation encourages visitors to experience the recreational, cultural and educational opportunities associated with the towns and cities connected by the Nation’s first publicly funded intercontinental highway.
Goals of the NRHF include:
- Develop and enhance the Maryland portion of the Historic National Road to attract visitors
- Increase tourism and economic development
- Improve the quality of life
- Preserve the intrinsic values of the Road
Board of Directors
Richard Keesecker, President
Heidi Glafelter Schlag, Vice-President
Janeen Solberg, Secretary
Cindy Kauffman, Treasurer
Tom Riford, Director
Bob Savitt, Director
Chad Tyler, Director
Reuben Moss, Director
You Can Join Our Efforts
We can use your help! Whether you are interested in being a museum volunteer, would like to join our Board of Directors, or want to help out behind the scenes, we depend on our volunteers for everything we do.
Register today to become a part of the NRHF!
