The Pennsylvania Heritage Foundation is to generate investments of public and private funds that enhance and support the goals of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to inspire others to use Pennsylvania's history in meaningful ways.
Get On The Bus With Us
You will visit:
Fallingwater
Flight 93 Memorial
One of the Original Service Plazas on the PA Turnpike
Bus Departs from Camp Hill, PA
Discounted ticket price for PA Heritage, State Museum of PA and Historic Harrisburg Members
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Seats are limited!
The State Museum of Pennsylvania's Archaeology Workshops are virtual this October.
Register for four, free, Friday Learn at Lunchtime programs.
Presentations begin at 12:15 PM and last approximately 20 minutes followed by a question-and-answer session.
Friday, October 4: Ron Fuchs, Editor of Ceramics in America
Friday, October 11: Dr. Jonathan A. Burns, Director of the Cultural Resource Institute and Professor of Archaeology at Juniata College
Friday, October 18: Melanie Mayhew, Curator – Section of Archaeology The State Museum of PA
Friday, October 25 Paul M. Nasca, Historic Site Manager – Lorenzo State Historic Site, Cazenovia, NY
Fall is in the air!
It's a busy time of year at the historic sites and museums on the PA Trails of History. Be sure to check out our full listing of events.
Highlights Include:
Lantern Tours
Harvest & Heritage Festivals
Hand-On History
Workshops
Sawmill Run
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) is pleased to announce the launch of PA History 2 Go, an engaging and educational series of videos designed to attract virtual visitors to the Pennsylvania Trails of History and deepen their understanding of Pennsylvania's rich history.
Each video explores a particular site or facet of Pennsylvania history, including architectural wonders, historical narratives, and artistic treasures that have shaped Pennsylvania's unique identity.
Click the logo above to be directed to PHMC's Collection of Videos
For more information about what is happening at the Pennsylvania Historic Museum Commission and the Trails of History sites follow their blogs:
PHMC’s Blogs
• This Week in Pennsylvania Archaeology
• Pennsylvania Historic Preservation
• Trailheads (Trails of History events and programs.)
Trails of History Site Blogs
• Eckley Miners’ Village
• Port Pitt Museum
• Graeme Park
• Pennsbury Manor
• PA Military Museum
• Railroad Museum of PA
• Somerset Historical Center
• Washington Crossing
And More……
Celebrating 50 Years!
The Pennsylvania Heritage magazine is published quarterly as a benefit of membership with the Pennsylvania Heritage Foundation or The State Museum of Pennsylvania affiliate membership. It is also available by subscription only for $35.00.
Click here if you would like more information about the magazine, to renew or purchase a subscription, or to purchase back issues.
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