Marianna, PA Receives First State Historical Marker Commemorating Mining Accident
Blue and gold state historical markers are a common site in Philadelphia and certain regions of Pennsylvania. However, until Saturday […]
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Preservation Efforts Move Ahead at Robert Purvis House in Philadelphia
After years of court appearances, fines, and public hearings, efforts to preserve a deteriorating historic Underground Railroad stop in Philadelphia […]
PA Historical & Museum Commission Launches Campaign to Highlight 400 Years of African American History
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission recently announced a new social media campaign that highlights 400 years of African American […]
Neon Museum of Philadelphia Finds Permanent Location
The Neon Museum of Philadelphia, a project by neon designer Len Davidson, has found a permanent home in Philadelphia. Starting […]
Pennsylvania Historic Sites Launch New Project to Increase Access for Visitors with Loss of Vision
This summer, visitors to some Pennsylvania historic sites who are blind or have low vision will be able to experience […]
National Constitution Center Uses Theater to Bring to Life Reconstruction Era
“FOURTEEN”, a new play at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, merges history and theater to bring to life Reconstruction, […]
Second Pennsylvania Location Added to Word Heritage Site List
On July 7, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee announced the addition of Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic house Fallingwater to the […]
Nancy Van Dolsen Appointed New CEO of Cliveden of the National Trust
Nancy Van Dolsen, a native of Northwest Philadelphia, will start as the new Chief Executive Office of the Cliveden of […]
Pennsylvania Celebrates 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage
On June 24, people across the state commemorated the 100-year anniversary of Pennsylvania’s ratification of the 19th Amendment. The 19th […]
PA Gov. Wolf Signs Bill Recognizing Juneteenth
On Wednesday Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed a law officially recognizing Juneteenth as a holiday in the state. The law […]