Robert L. Brown Foundation at BGCF

A Legacy Rooted in Sharpsburg

Robert L. Brown was a lifelong resident of Sharpsburg with deep generational ties to the town. His family owned and operated the Brown General Store on Main Street for 150 years, serving as a vital community hub.

In honor of this legacy, Robert entrusted his estate to Blue Grass Community Foundation to create the Robert L. Brown Foundation. Today, the Foundation carries forward his vision: a vibrant, welcoming Sharpsburg with strong community connections, lively public spaces, and meaningful opportunities to gather, celebrate and grow, together.

We are committed to investing in Sharpsburg’s future through community development, arts and cultural programming, and partnerships that enrich life for residents of all ages.

Investing in Sharpsburg’s Future

The Robert L. Brown Foundation is bringing new life to Sharpsburg through investments that strengthen community pride and connection, such as:

• A new downtown playground
• Community center renovations
• Free art classes, movie nights and summer youth programs
• Ongoing grants to local partners doing great work in Bath County

Sharpsburg’s First Permanent Public Art Installation

To celebrate the town’s rich history of tobacco farming, we’re partnering with Prometheus Art to install a stunning shade structure featuring three sculpted tobacco leaves outside the new community building.

Help us bring this vision to life! Join us in honoring Sharpsburg’s past and shaping its future. Your donation will underwrite the creation and installation of this one-of-a-kind public art piece, honoring the past while building a more vibrant future.

Give today and be part of Sharpsburg’s story.