Executive Director’s Letter

Pennsylvania is widely recognized as one of the most visited states in the nation. Tourists flock here to see authentic places and national historical landmarks such as the Gettysburg Battlefield, Washington Crossing Historic Park, Fallingwater, and Independence Hall. But they also come to explore our historic cities and towns, pristine landscapes, and the diverse cultural traditions of...
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Pennsylvania Heritage Society Newsletter

Topics in the Fall 2011 Newsletter: Pennsylvania Heritage Society Welcomes New Board Members PHS Welcomes New Staff Member Teachers Explore Colonial America PA Civil War 150 Intern Calendar for October – December 2011 Holiday Marketplace Welcome New State Museum Affiliate Members Welcome New PHS Members 2011-2012 PHS Annual Appeal   pennsylvania-heritage-society-newsletter-fall-2011...
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Executive Director’s Letter

The continuing success of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) is the result of the high level of public participation and support for history by the commonwealth’s citizens. Many of PHMC’s Pennsylvania Trails of History destinations remain open because of dedicated volunteers and their willingness to take on unprecedented levels of responsibility for these treasured historic...
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