For more than 50 years, "Pennsylvania Heritage" magazine has captured the fascinating stories of its most celebrated residents. James Wilson, a rarely mentioned Founding Father, was beaten by a mob for his role in ratifying the new Constitution of the United States. In 1787, mobs

To celebrate the conclusion of "Art of the State 2025", @StateMuseumPA will host an in-person artist conversation held in the "Art of the State" gallery. Join fiber artist Toni Kersey at 2 p.m. Sept. 14 as she shares her background as well as the techniques & inspirations behind

PA SHPO's September 2025 Newsletter -

Congratulations to these three recipients of Art of the State 2025 Purchase Awards! The selected works will become part of The State Museum of Pennsylvania permanent collection. Art of the State closes on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. #SeePAArt ➡️

Join us at 11 AM today as we go live from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on the former grounds of the iconic Three Rivers Stadium. We'll be broadcasting the official unveiling of a Pennsylvania Historical Marker honoring a pivotal moment in sports history: the 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates

Happy #LaborDay from PHMC! Today, we honor the hardworking and dedicated people who built the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Their stories and legacies are at the heart of what we do every day. • The Pennsylvania State #Archives preserves images, charts, maps & drawings

On August 30, 1682. William Penn embarked from Deal, England to the New World on a ship, the “Welcome.” Despite issues with smallpox, Penn and most of the passengers arrived at the mouth of the Delaware River on Oct. 27, 1682. After acknowledgement from the settlers, he sailed to

Hitch a virtual ride with Capt. Greg Bailey of the U.S. Brig "Niagara" on a deep dive in the historic ship's capital repair and retrofit project. Find out what's next as we wrap up the discovery phase of the project. The next several months will be dedicated to replacing timbers

A $3 million Capital Project will restore the historic value, natural beauty & recreational opportunities of the Daniel Boone Lake. The man-made lake, constructed in the 1940s, is a key feature of the 579-acre Daniel Boone Homestead. Learn more ➡️

#HappyBirthday! 🎂 On Aug. 27, 1859, Edwin L. Drake struck oil on the site now known as the Drake Well Museum and Park, marking the birth of the petroleum industry. Soon, oil boomtowns sprang up across northwestern Pennsylvania and faded just as quickly when the "black gold"

On Aug. 26, 1748, a conference of Lutheran pastors & lay leaders in #Philadelphia established the Pennsylvania Ministerium, the first #Lutheran church body in North America. This State #Archives' image of a pamphlet commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Ministerium’s

It's #NationalDogDay & we're taking a look back at some of our four-legged friends 🐕🐶from the 1930s & 1940s who inhabit the collections at the State #Archives. -

It's #NationalBananaSplitDay ! In 1904, apprentice pharmacist David Strickler created & sold the 1st documented Banana Split at the Tassell Pharmacy in Latrobe, Pa. Learn more about Pennsylvania's connection to this famous dessert. -

Sure. we now enjoy easier ways to make coffee in the morning. But modern conveniences will never diminish the historical value of commonwealth artifacts such as this 19th-century coffee grinder preserved by Historic Ephrata Cloister. Ephrata's collections highlights

State #Archives preservation tip: Not all file types are created equal. In digital #preservation, we look for certain file types that offer stability and access. Consider looking at your own digital files: How easily can they be altered by another person? Will you be able to open

Heading to Old Economy Village today? The Ambridge, Pa., historic site preserves the hub of the Harmony Society's religious, social, cultural & economic life. These videos offer an introduction to the society’s festivals and traditions. ➡️ #DigitalPHMC

Born Aug.21, 1811 in Pittsburgh, William Kelly was renowned inventor who created a process used in modern steel production. By injecting air into molten iron, Kelly discovered a reduction of carbon content in the finished product, making the material stronger. However, the same

#Update ➡️ Last week, three gentlemen representing @USCG Sector Northern New England were on site at Bristol Marine’s Sample’s Shipyard to continue keeping a watchful eye on the progressing demolition of the exterior portions of the "Niagara" and to meet with shipyard & @PHMC

There's still time to apply!.@PHMC is hiring to oversee the maintenance of buildings, physical systems, grounds, exhibits & equipment @OldEconomyVil . Play a key role in preserving the site's beauty & historical significance. #ApplyNow -