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Historic Sites and Museums
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Tom Wolf, Governor. Nancy Moses, Chair. James M. Vaughan, Executive Director. Pennsylvania Trails of History. History is just ahead! With over 300 years of American history at your fingertips, which trail will YOU take? Follow Pennsylvania Trails of History. Through our nation's farming, industrial, military and community roots. Jump in the car, fill the tank and spend a day traveling back through the centuries. Plan your journey today! Military History Trail Sites. Washington Crossing Historic Park.
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Records Management
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Tom Wolf, Governor. Nancy Moses, Chair. James M. Vaughan, Executive Director. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, in conjunction with the Secretary of Administration, is responsible for implementing the Commonwealth's records management program. Through the Pennsylvania State Archives, the Commission operates the State Records Center, the State Archives and the Records Management program for all Executive Branch agencies. Disaster Planning and Essential Records.
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Historic Preservation
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Tom Wolf, Governor. Nancy Moses, Chair. James M. Vaughan, Executive Director. Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office. The Bureau for Historic Preservation serves as the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission's Executive Director is designated as the State Historic Preservation Officer. Grants and Tax Credits. National Register of Historic Places. Blog and Mailing List. Read the Full Plan (PDF). Endorse the Plan (PDF).
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News and Programs
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Tom Wolf, Governor. Nancy Moses, Chair. James M. Vaughan, Executive Director. This section includes current events and programs at the Pennsylvania State Archives. Check here for the latest news, public events and activities of the Archives. Art of the State 2017 Entries. Art of the State 2017 Entries. RIGHT TO KNOW LAW CITIZENS' GUIDE. RIGHT TO KNOW LAW CITIZENS' GUIDE.
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Trailheads: The Pennsylvania Main Line Canal
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The Pennsylvania Main Line Canal. Posted by Amy Killpatrick Fox. On Friday, July 10, 2015. Be sure to check out the July program listings. For events and activities on the Trails of History this month. Today's post comes from Ryan Zsifkov, currently studying at East Stroudsburg University for a master's degree in history (he holds a BA in history (minor in anthropology) from Penn State). Ryan is serving an internship at the PA State Archives. As part of the PHMC's Keystone Summer Internship Program.
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Pennsylvania's Emergency Men: February 2013
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A study of the the Pennsylvania Emergency Militia, and the Keystone state's reaction to the threat of invasion during the Maryland Campaign of 1862, and the Gettysburg Campaign of 1863. As well as other historical thoughts and observations. Wednesday, February 20, 2013. Hodge Podge: lectures, events, and blogs. To read more. While it can be nerve wracking to prepare for such public talks, in the end, being able to share local history with others is always extremely rewarding. To stay on top of other Sesq...
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Hurricane Sandy Recovery
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Tom Wolf, Governor. Nancy Moses, Chair. James M. Vaughan, Executive Director. On the evening of October 29, 2012, Hurricane Sandy made landfall in southern New Jersey, with impacts felt across more than a dozen states. As part of the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act (P.L. 113-2), designed to streamline disaster assistance related to Hurricane Sandy, the National Park Service awarded more than $7.6 million in grants to eight states. Publish the materials on the PHMC Web site; and.
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Trailheads: More Updates from the Trails of History
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More Updates from the Trails of History. Posted by Amy Killpatrick Fox. On Friday, July 24, 2015. Railroad Museum of PA. Activities continue apace as the summer doldrums make their appearance. (Well, lah-di-dah.) Why not enjoy a nice air-conditioned museum or a walk through a shaded garden? The July program listings. A special, short-term exhibit has opened at the Ephrata Cloister. More commonly known by its subtitle, The Martyrs' Mirror. An important book of faith for Anabaptists. And the Tenement Museum.
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Trailheads: Road Trip!!
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Posted by Amy Killpatrick Fox. On Friday, August 7, 2015. Today's post (including photos except where noted) comes from PA State Archives. Intern Ryan Zsifkov, chronicling the annual Keystone intern field trip ( more info on PHMC's Keystone Summer Internship Program. If you missed it, Ryan had an earlier post on the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal. Thanks, Ryan, for the posts and best wishes for your further studies. Keystone interns and mentors at Ephrata Cloister (photo by Amy Jukus). Trailheads is a behi...
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