Fitzpatrick Secures $2 Million to Expand Historic Boone Farm and Establish the African American Community Center of Bucks County

Middletown Township, PA - Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) announced he has secured $2 million in federal Community Project Funding to complete the restoration and expansion of Boone Farm, establishing the African American Community Center of Bucks County-helping to provide a permanent space for the African American Museum of Bucks County and transforming the historic space into a center of education, cultural preservation, dialogue, civic engagement, and fellowship.

At the heart of this effort is the legacy of Linda Salley, the AAMBC's late President and Executive Director, whose vision, leadership, and dedication helped transform a traveling museum into a permanent institution dedicated to preserving the stories and contributions of African Americans throughout Bucks County.

"I am deeply grateful for the continued support of Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick and for the African American Museum of Bucks County and for all those who believe in the importance of preserving and sharing our history. This mission is especially personal to me as I honor the legacy of my late mother, Linda Salley, who served as the Museum's Executive Director and President. Her dedication, vision, and commitment to ensuring that African American history is recognized and remembered continue to inspire the work that lies ahead.

While we have made meaningful progress, there is still more work to be done, including the restoration and preservation of the carriage house and addressing road safety to ensure that the property can be safely accessed and enjoyed by the community. I look forward to strengthening our partnerships with local, state, and federal leaders and working together to secure the funding and resources necessary to bring this vision to fruition.

This is bigger than a building or a property. It is about preserving a legacy, honoring the generations who came before us, and ensuring that the stories, contributions, and experiences of African Americans in Bucks County are not lost, but shared with generations to come. My mother believed in the importance of this work, and I am committed to carrying that mission forward. With continued support, collaboration, and a shared commitment to our history, we can ensure that this important story is told, preserved, and celebrated for years to come," said Noelle Salley, daughter of the late Linda Salley, AAMBC Executive Director.

"Working alongside Linda Salley to bring this vision to life has been one of the great honors of my public service. Linda and I shared a deep belief that this history deserved more than a temporary home, it deserved permanence. The story of Bucks County cannot be fully told without the stories this Museum preserves. With this $2 million investment, we are carrying Linda's vision forward and continuing the vision of my late brother, Mike Fitzpatrick, who also shared a deep commitment to preserving our community's history and strengthening the institutions that bring people together. We are restoring Historic Boone Farm into a community center where neighbors of every background can come together to learn, celebrate, and build together. I could not be prouder to stand alongside Linda's daughter Noelle, the entire AAMBC team, Board, staff, volunteers, and every community partner who has helped make this possible. Together, we are ensuring that the African American Community Center of Bucks County has a home worthy of the history it preserves and the generations it will inspire," said Fitzpatrick.

Delivering For Pennsylvania's First District

Through the FY2026 Community Project Funding process, Fitzpatrick successfully championed more than $27.5 million for 11 community projects addressing critical local needs across Pennsylvania's First District.

With this latest round of funding, Fitzpatrick has delivered more than $80 million in federal Community Project Funding to PA-01 since FY2022.

Together, these investments reflect Fitzpatrick's community-first leadership, empowering local organizations, responding to community needs, and ensuring federal resources translate into meaningful, measurable, and lasting benefits for PA-1.