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Pennsylvania Heritage Foundation Newsletter – Winter 2026

Posted by PA Heritage Staff on Jan 14, 2026 in | Comments Off Topics in the Winter 2026 Newsletter: Winter Events of the Trails of History Forthcoming U.S. 250th Events on the Trails of History Winter-2026-newsletter...
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Pennsylvania Heritage Foundation Newsletter – Winter 2025

Posted by PA Heritage Staff on Feb 24, 2025 in | Comments Off Topics in the Winter 2025 Newsletter: Winter Events on the Pennsylvania Trails of History PHF Welcomes Art of the State Winter-2025-PHF-Newsletter...
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Looking Back at 2023

Posted by Amy Fox on Dec 1, 2023 in | Comments Off As we do every year in these pages (for the last dozen years or so, anyway), it’s time to take a look at highlights of the year that was. Art of the State 2023 The State Museum of Pennsylvania’s annual juried art exhibition, Art of the State, opened on September 10. This year 559 artists submitted 1,915 entries. Selection jurors Deborah Pinter (Cleveland Institute of Art), Kyle Hackett...
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Trailheads

Posted by Amy Fox on Mar 25, 2021 in | Comments Off As 2021 comes into focus, PHMC’s Trails of History sites are providing exceptional service to the public through online offerings. The annual celebration of Charter Day, Pennsylvania’s birthday, will take place online. Our sites and museums continue to build their portfolios of virtual programs and tours, from lectures to trivia nights to online exhibits. Follow PHMC or your favorite site’s...
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Mather Mill: A Model for Developing Resiliency for Historic Properties

Posted by John Gardosik on Feb 25, 2020 in | Comments Off The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO), a bureau of the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) that administers federal and state programs for protecting historic properties in the commonwealth, hosted a demonstration workshop on October 3, 2018, to explore resiliency options for Mather Mill, a National Register–listed gristmill constructed circa 1820 in...
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American Revolution Trails

Posted by Amy Fox on Jun 6, 2016 in | Comments Off If you are interested in the American Revolution, you may have visited related sites on the Pennsylvania Trails of History, such as Washington Crossing Historic Park and Brandywine Battlefield Park. You may have attended a Revolution-themed program, such as the Whitemarsh Encampment at Hope Lodge or the Then & Now Military History Timeline at the Pennsylvania Military Museum. You may know...
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Volunteers of the Year

Posted by Amy Fox on Jun 19, 2015 in | Comments Off On Saturday, April 18 PHMC staff and volunteers gathered at The State Museum of Pennsylvania for the 40th annual Volunteer of the Year program. Twenty-two volunteers were honored for service in 2014, and two received Outstanding Service Awards, recognizing long-term dedication. Awards were presented by Fredrick Powell and William Lewis, Commissioners; David Dunn, Director of The State Museum;...
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Trails for the Holidays

Posted by Amy Fox on May 8, 2015 in | Comments Off As summer turns to fall and you start to wonder where the time went, rest assured that the Pennsylvania Trails of History still have much to offer before 2014 winds down. Take some time to explore your favorite site – or make a first visit – and see if the pace doesn’t slow just a bit. Between changing exhibits, special events and our regular offerings, it isn’t difficult to find...
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Pennsylvania Heritage Foundation Newsletter

Posted by PA Heritage Staff on May 8, 2015 in | Comments Off Topics in the Summer 2014 Newsletter: You’re Invited – Members Reception We’ll Miss You, Michael O’Malley Trails of History Sites and Museums Highlights for July – September 2014 Welcome New PHF Members Welcome New State Museum Affiliate Members PHF Board pennsylvania-heritage-foundation-newsletter-summer-2014...
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Pennsylvania Heritage Foundation Newsletter

Posted by PA Heritage Staff on Dec 2, 2013 in | Comments Off Topics in the Winter 2014 Newsletter: Charter Day 2014 Trails of History Winter Hours and Contact Information Exhibits Collections Advancement Project New Pennsylvania Heritage Foundation Members New State Museum Affiliate Members State Museum Planetarium pennsylvania-heritage-foundation-newsletter-winter-2014...
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