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Created "in furtherance of the musical,
literary, artistic and dramatic benefit and enjoyment of the citizens of
Chambersburg forever", The Gilmore-Hoerner Endowment is a trust established
by William Stenger Hoerner (1867-1935) and his wife, Gail Gilmore Hoerner
(1870-1916). A graduate of Fort Loudon schools and Franklin and Marshall
College, William Hoerner became a successful trial lawyer in Franklin County
and the Appellate Courts of Pennsylvania. A graduate of Wilson College,
Gail Gilmore was a member of a prominent Chambersburg family.
Since 1967, the Endowment has sponsored over 50
programs - including performances such as the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra,
political humorist Mark Russell and musicals "Mame" and "State Fair". The
Endowment partners with local non-profit organizations to bring outstanding
performances to the community at remarkably low ticket prices.
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