Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

Your friends & neighbors have responded to PA SHPO's Statewide Historic Preservation Plan survey. Now, it's your turn. We value your opinions about historic preservation and the importance of preserving older and historic places across Pennsylvania. Take this survey! - https://bit.ly/49UwxyG

The Historic Metal Truss Bridge Capital Rehabilitation Program has added four bridge projects across the commonwealth. - Valley Cross Bridge - McKean County - Burnt Mill Road Bridge - Franklin County - Faux Road Bridge - Luzerne County - Devereux Road Bridge - Chester County https://lnkd.in/eM-R2twu

Congratulations to all PHMC volunteers! We thank them & recognize their passion for history, a strong connection to community & a desire to welcome all who visit to learn more about our shared heritage. #VolunteerAppreciationWeek - https://bit.ly/3Utsg0y

Happy Birthday, President James Buchanan! Born April 23, 1791, in a one-room log cabin in Franklin County, Buchanan would later serve as the nation's 15th President of the United States. This #postcard image, preserved by The State #Archives, shows the Buchanan's birthplace. Learn more about #POTUS Buchanan - https://bit.ly/3w9it6n

Happy #EarthDay, Pennsylvania! On April 22, 1993, Gov. Robert P. Casey signed legislation officially designating April 22 as “Earth Day” in Pennsylvania. The State #Archives preserves this image. #EarthDay2024

On April 21, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln’s Funeral Train arrived at the Pennsylvania Railroad Station in Harrisburg, Pa. The next day, the train would leave the city heading to Philadelphia. The Pennsylvania State #Archives preserves this image. - www.pastatearchives.com

The Pennsylvania State #Archives, finished with Phase 3 of its motion picture film digitization project, is sharing this clip, "3 Plus 3" The Story of… Mining the Turnpike Tunnels. The #film was shot by Gene Visconti & narrated by Paul Long. Visit the Archives to watch more films from this collection - 1681 N. Sixth Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102

PHMC is celebrating 50 years of "Pennsylvania Heritage" magazine by posting stories from each decade. This 1984 article takes a deep dive into 17th century cooking found in commonwealth kitchens. Pennsylvania is fortunate in that a cookery manuscript belonging to William Penn’s wife, Gulielma Penn, survived from a 1702 transcription. - https://bit.ly/3Q4HCGa #PAHeritage50

Breaking down PA SHPO's Historic Property Inspection Program: - Site visit prep. - What organizations can expect during a site visit. - What happens after the visit. #PreservationHappensHere

The Somerset Historical Center is known for its exhibits, research library, structures, cider press & recreated maple sugar camp. This video is a must-watch before exploring this stop along the Pennsylvania Trails of History. https://lnkd.in/eX98xWPS