List of Active Projects

All projects undertaken by the Alliance's Heritage Development Department are either explicitly described in the Oil Region National Heritage Area Management Plan, or are consistent with that December, 2006 plan. Each project focuses on one or more of the following program objectives: cultural preservation; education/interpretation; recreation and open space; promotion; intergovernmental cooperation; and economic development/community revitalization.

Most of the active projects handled in the Alliance's Heritage Development Department are funded in part by the Pa. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources via the Pa. Heritage Area Program, and/or in part by the National Park Service via the National Heritage Area Partnerships Program.

Nearly every project also includes local private sector funding as match to the public grants. Project requirements depend on the specific funding sources involved.

For project status reports, or to offer assistance on specific projects, please contact the assigned project manager directly.

Marilyn Black

Vice-President for Heritage Development
Projects Assigned to Marilyn Black
(814) 677-3152, Ext. 105
mblack@oilregion.org

• Coal Oil Johnny House
• Historical Markers
• New Biography of Edwin L. Drake
• Management Plan for the Oil Region National Heritage Area
• Grantsmanship for multiple projects
• Oil Packet Operations by Captain Hall’s Allegheny River Tours
• Architectural/Engineering Studies for Route 8/62 Corridor Buildings
• Feasibility Study for Natural Gas Museum
• OIL 150 Products and Merchandise
• Oil Region Visitor Center in Oil City
• Coordination with Entities in A-C Valley School District
• Interaction with National Park Services, HeritagePA, and Alliance of National Heritage Areas

Kimberly Harris

Project Manager

Projects Assigned to Kimberly Harris
(814) 677-3152 Ext.120
kharris@oilregion.org

• Book Reprinting
• Custom Wooden Literature Holders
• Kennerdell Scenic Overlook in Kennerdell
• Recreational Trail Utilization Study
• Bike Trail Construction
• Bike Trail Engineering
• Interpretive Signage along Bike Trails
• Titusville Community Gateway
• Visitor Center Exhibits inside Perry Street Station in Titusville
• Titusville Walking Tour
• Educational Program for Students
• McClintock Well #1 Interpretation Improvements
• Energy Efficient Glass/Window Replacements, to National Transit Building in Oil City
• Competitive Fishing Tournaments along Allegheny River
• Regional Historic House Plaques

Michael Henderson

Project Manager

 Projects Assigned to Michael Henderson
(814) 677-3152, Ext.121
mhenderson@oilregion.org

• I-80 Signage, including full-size replica Oil Derrick
• Regional Directional Signage
• Allegheny GeoTrail
• Murray’s Scenic View Overlook in Oil City
• Allegheny Overlook in Oil City
• GIS Documentation of Oil-related sites in Oil Creek State Park
• Bike Racks
• Special Events Car on the Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad
• Revolving Loan Fund for Route 8/62 Corridor
• Marketing for the Kennerdell Tract of State Forest, and Oil Creek State Park
• Drilling Rig Restoration and Interpretive Panels at Drake Well Museum
• Tarbell House in Titusville
• Neilltown Church Building in Neilltown
• Natural Gas Artifact Collection

Melissa Mann

OIL 150 Deputy Director

Projects Assigned to Melissa Mann
(814) 677-3152 ext.103
mmann@oilregion.org

• Documentary about Oil History, WQED MultiMedia
• Educational Activities for OIL 150
• OIL 150 Products and Merchandise
• Traveling Photo Exhibit
• Design for Smaller Size Traveling Exhibit
• DVDs of Oil History Workshops, Oral Histories, Oil Anthology