WAVERLY, Ohio — The Pike Heritage Foundation has been awarded an $11,176 grant from the Ohio History Fund to make the Pike Heritage Museum’s restrooms compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The funding, announced as part of the Ohio History Connection’s latest round of grants, will support the foundation’s efforts to ensure accessibility for all visitors.
The museum, housed in the former Waverly Evangelical German Reformed Church built in 1859, is an essential part of the Waverly Canal Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. While the building’s restrooms were added in the 1950s, they currently do not accommodate individuals with mobility challenges. This grant will allow the foundation to complete a year-long project aimed at making the facility more accessible without altering its historic character.
“This project is an important step in making the Pike Heritage Museum a place where everyone in our community, regardless of mobility, can explore and appreciate Waverly’s rich history,” said a representative from the foundation.
The Ohio History Fund, funded in part by voluntary contributions from Ohio taxpayers, awarded a total of $189,660 across 12 grants this year. The Pike Heritage Foundation’s grant is part of the state’s broader efforts to preserve and enhance historical sites while ensuring they remain accessible to the public.
A formal check presentation for the grant will take place on Friday, March 28, at 1 p.m. at the Pike Heritage Museum, located at 110 S. Market St. in Waverly. Community members are encouraged to attend and celebrate this investment in local history.
For more information about the grant or the Pike Heritage Museum’s accessibility upgrades, contact the Pike Heritage Foundation or visit www.ohiohistory.org.