The mission of the Connellsville Cultural Trust is to improve the quality of life in the Connellsville region by valuing and preserving our cultural and historic assets and supporting and nurturing other cultural groups and educational initiatives. 

The Connellsville Cultural Trust was formed in July of 2006--the Bicentennial Year of the City.

Our phone number is 724 626 0141       Email us at cctrust@zoominternet.net

Michael Edwards  President  
Daniel Cocks Vice President 
Board of Directors:
Barbara Bailey
Karen Hechler
Todd Reagan
Bill Sechler

Our goals include:
The development of a Historical, Cultural and Entertainment District
Managing Community Assets
Presenting Arts and Entertainment
Providing Support Services for Presenting Arts and Art Organizations

We have partnered with the Capital One Card Lab Connect Program.  If you apply for our Card Lab Connect Credit Card at the link below and your application is accepted, 1% of your purchases made with the card will go to the Connellsville Cultural Trust, plus $ 25.00 with your first purchase. 


www.cardlabconnect.com/edwinsportertheater

Another easy way to help support the Trust is to set your search browser to GoodSearch and enter Connellsville Cultural Trust in the organization support box.  Anytime you use GoodSearch a donation is made.  You can also use GoodShop and enter Connellsville Cultural Trust in the organization support box.

The Connellsville Cultural Trust received funding through the 2009 Fayette County Tourism Grant Program for concession stand equipment for the Porter Theater and for publishing the Connellsville Crossroads.

Conn-Area Catholic Schools holds fundraiser at Porter Theater with Late Night Catechism.


PRESERVE AMERICA DESIGNATION awarded to Connellsville!

http://preserveamerica.gov/PAcommunity-connellsvillePA.html



 Michael Edwards received a grant on
behalf of the Cultural Trust
from the Connellsville Rotary towards
the flower baskets along Crawford Avenue.

Represented are other leaders of
community organization who also
received grants for their efforts.

Judy Eans, president, presented the
grant awards.  She is pictured far
right.
The Garden Club of Connellsville sponsored
the annual Geranium Festival on May 30, 2010.
An initiative of the Downtown Connellsville Program was to install flower baskets on the Victorian Light Poles along Crawford Avenue.  With support of Community Foundation of Fayette County, Rotary of Connellsville, Garden Club of Connellsville, and donation of all flowers and soil by Lowe's of Uniontown we were able to install 15 baskets.
  

The Connellsville Cultural Trust's Third Annual Fundraiser Dinner on
Monday, October 26th, 2009 raised over $ 1800.  The dinner featured an international buffet and local entertainment.  Pictured below are highlights from the event.  Thank you all who made the evening possible including: Ben Haines, Gayle Cuneo and their students for providing music for the evening. 

Our corporate sponsors included:  Walmart and Martin's Grocery

Grasso Greenhouses provided the Floral Arrangement.

And finally we wish to thank all of you who came out to show your support.


 
   American Harvest Buffet"Desserts to Fall For" Buffet
  
Greek BuffetWhite Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse
 
Caribbean BuffetGuests enjoy the buffet


  In recognition of the efforts of the Conn Area School, we held a Tea-Reception for the children who participated in "Wonderland".

    

 

  
The children were treated to an afternoon tea that features an assortment of tea sandwiches, crudites with an array of sauces and a variety of sweets. 


  
Lemon TrifleChocolate Raspberry Cake
  
Homemade MarshmallowsQueen of Hearts Cookies
  
White Chocolate dipped StrawberriesFresh Fruit Tart with Hazelnut Cream


 
Chocolate Drizzled Cream Puffs"Sliding into Home" Caramel Popcorn 
  
LollipopsCucumber & Radish Tea Sandwiches 
  
Children enjoying the afternoon treatsChildren in line at the Tea Buffet 
 
Almond Lace Tuille with Chocolate PuddingCrystallized Ginger Scones with Jams