Our Mission

Spring is almost here! The historical sites and museums on the PA Trails of History have begun transitioning from Winter to Spring Hours. Click to view the new schedules.

PLEASE check the individual sites before venturing out.

Volunteer Opportunities are plentiful at the historic sites and museums on The PA Trails of History. Learn more about where and how people of all ages can get involved!

Looking for unique gifts to give your family and friends? Visit our many museum gift shops on the Trails of History to find that special gift for your history "buff" this holiday season. Click to visit our Museum Store page.

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.

If you are a Pennsylvania Heritage Foundation member, check out our membership portal where you can renew your membership or PA Heritage magazine subscription, update your profile, and find additional information and activities for members only!

• Go to the Membership navigation tab above, click Members Login or click on this box.
• Your Membership Number is your User Name
• Click “Reset Password”
• Follow the instruction to create your new account.

While you are logged in, please update your profile with any changes!

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……