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Heritage Society Welcomes New Board President

In May, PHS welcomed James "Mickey" Rowley, principal at Tower Management Solutions in Philadelphia, as the new board president.   Mickey was previously appointed as the Deputy Secretary for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tourism Office and Deputy Secretary of Film and Economic Development in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Film Office for 8 years.  He has an extensive background in the tourism and hospitality industry and will bring his marketing and advertising expertise to the organization.

Additionally, the board welcomed Franklin Kury of Harrisburg.

Pennsylvania Civil War 150 Opening Ceremony

On April 12, 2011, Pennsylvania officially kicked-off of the 150th Anniversary of the American Civil War. From Harrisburg to Gettysburg, Philadelphia to Pittsburgh and the many, many communities in between, the stories of the Civil War and its impact will be brought to life through events, exhibitions, public programs and more. Click here to read about the many ways Pennsylvania is commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War.