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Nathanael Greene Historical Foundation (Nat Greene), based in Greensboro, Pennsylvania, is a non-profit organization that works with regional groups to cultivate the regional preservation of History and Culture. The focus of Nat Greene is identifying and resolving pressing community issues, as well as making measurable changes with the communities through partnerships with schools, government agencies, voluntary and neighborhood associations, businesses, financial institutions, community development corporations, faith organizations as well as others.

History
The organization has roots in its local community and was born primarily to address a relationship with the Army Corp of Engineers and the Historical properties being affected in town after the "Election Day Flood" of 1985.

Through their efforts a number of structures were saved from demolition which are part of the National Register.

In 1994, The Nathanael Greene Historical Foundation (Nat Greene) was recognized as a formal 501 (c)3 chartered with the support and preservation of cultural activities and history in the area.

Common focus areas
Nat Greene long term vision seeks to identify and build on community strengths and assets, support individuals and groups to contribute their time and talents with specific community minded goals. Many of these goals encompass Arts, Humanities, Education, and Community Development.

Perhaps most importantly, Nat Greene is actively demonstrating to its neighbor communities what an engaged population is capable of.

Common applications for communities to engage with are:
 * Strengthening and supporting families
 * Senior Mobility
 * Eco Friendliness and Awareness
 * Heritage Preservation and Archiving
 * Growth of Green Energy
 * Community Supported Agriculture
 * Environmental Stewardship
 * Support of Traditional Arts & Craft

On Going Efforts
Greensboro has been involved in a number of Art and Community centric activities since the early 70’s.
 * In 2005, Nat Greene refined its scope to develop a well received annual conference and arts festival called the “Creative Communities Conference” and the “Art Blast on the Mon”.


 * In 2008, the Creative Communities Conference expanded to a series of Seminars known as “Second Saturdays” designed to discuss emerging activities and developments in sustainable communities, arts education, networks, co-op marketing and a number of growing areas valuable to rural communities seeking to attract artists, services, and individuals to their community.


 * In 2009, Nat Greene announced the expansion of its Annual Festival to encompass three areas of demonstrations and performance art. Additionally, the Creative Community Conference will be expanding to Waynesburg University in order to accommodate a larger audience.

Expanded Vision on Economic Growth in a Rural Environment
Nat Greene supports the idea that many rural communities have the ability to become self-sustaining in the New Economy presented by the Internet. Through this medium many individual, organizations, and businesses can exchange ideas, services and even product without forsaking the quality of life rural America offers.

As the “Creative Industry” continues to grow in America this may be fueled by Baby Boomers seeking “Quality of Life” changes in their career or retirement.