Pennsylvania is rife in human history – if you’re in Pennsylvania, consider yourself surrounded with nearly 20,000 years of it! So, it should come as no great surprise that its 121-state park and over 2 million-acre forest system, administered by … Continue reading
Category Archives: 5 Things To Do
Dip into History: Five Historic Pools and Swimming Holes in Pennsylvania
Summer is definitely here in Pennsylvania! And when the weather turns hot and humid, my mind turns to swimming and lazy days by the water.
5 Things to Know from the PA SHPO
This week’s post brings you “5 Things” to know for November and December 2018. Take a breather from your Thanksgiving holidays and read about new staff, important deadlines, and a fun way to show what you’re thankful for.
5 Things to Do on Pennsylvania’s West Branch Susquehanna Byway
Are you looking for an adventure? Then take a drive to Clearfield County because Pennsylvania’s West Branch Susquehanna Byway is an adventure that awaits you at every turn. What is a Pennsylvania Byway? The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) established the … Continue reading
5 Things to know about Preservation Month in PA
Preservationists across America are celebrating today as National Historic Preservation Month kicks off.
5 Things about Preservation in 2017
It’s that time of year again! The end of December brings about all sorts of “Year in Review” lists and we didn’t want to disappoint you and not provide our annual “preservation in 2017” post.
5 Things to Know about Upcoming Changes!
Head’s up! Changes are coming to the PA SHPO in 2017! As many of you out there may be aware, our office is working hard behind the scenes to construct and prepare for a 21st century system to manage our survey … Continue reading
5 Things To Know: Section 106 and Consulting Parties
Arguably, like most any full-time hard working adult, there aren’t enough hours in the day to absorb all of the informative blogs and interesting articles regarding Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966 that traverse the … Continue reading
5 Things To Do Now: Keystone Historic Preservation Grants
Things To Do Now is an occasional series featuring tips and tricks for some of the SHPO’s most popular programs and projects. It is that time of year to start thinking about applications to the PHMC’s Keystone Historic Preservation Grant program, … Continue reading
5 Things To Do Now: Historical Markers
Things To Do Now is an occasional series featuring tips and tricks for some of the SHPO’s most popular programs and projects. Think there is a person, place, or event in your community that deserves some recognition? If you believe that one … Continue reading