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Announcing the 2026 Archaeology Month Lineup

August 25, 2026 / nicholaszeitlin / 0 Comments

Archaeology Month is just around the corner!

Every October, events and programs are held across Pennsylvania to celebrate the commonwealth’s deep past. PA SHPO partner agencies and organizations, including the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology (SPA) and their local chapters, the Pennsylvania Archaeological Council (PAC), local historical societies and universities, offer public archaeology programs for all ages to highlight their region’s archaeological and historical significance.

We know you’re as busy as we are, so save these dates now so you don’t miss out!

Marking the Journey, Part 3: American Experiment

August 19, 2026 / allidavis / 0 Comments

It’s time once again for the latest installment of Marking the Journey, a storymap covering a series of marker trails aimed at telling both familiar and lesser-known stories in Pennsylvania’s history. The series encourage visitors to build a deeper and more meaningful connection to the past during the America250 celebrations.

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Summer Recap: 2026 PA SHPO Interns!

August 12, 2026 / akhansaheb / 0 Comments

As summer comes to a quick end (it feels like it was May just yesterday!), we want to spotlight the wonderful work done by our three Keystone Interns this summer.

Mitigation Spotlight: Section 106 Agreements, January – June 2026

August 5, 2026 / Barbara Frederick / 0 Comments

This is part of a biannual blog series highlighting the agreement documents executed by PA SHPO in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and its implementing regulations.

The Archaeology for the Museum of the American Revolution

July 29, 2026 / nicholaszeitlin / 1 Comment

This year’s Independence Day is the United States’ 250^th birthday and all over the country there have been celebrations and events to honor this anniversary. this is a great opportunity to examine the archaeological record in the City of Brotherly Love.

Just Listed: January through June 2026

July 22, 2026 / jthornton / 0 Comments

This has been a busy year for the National Register of Historic Places program in Pennsylvania. So far, 23 properties in 12 counties have been listed in the National Register this year, including the Mifflin Farm, future home of the Susquehanna Discovery Center & Heritage Park.

Historic Tax Credits @ Work: Stehli Silk Mill

July 13, 2026 / smassey / 3 Comments

The Stehli Silk Mill is another example of a successful historic tax credit project in Pennsylvania. This latest installment of “Historic Tax Credits @ Work” highlights how a silk mill complex can be thoughtfully rehabilitated and reused as residential and commercial space. Today, the now Lofts at Stehli Silk Mill are again reviving a location that supports the surrounding community and reminds us of its great history.

Cool Down this Summer with Ice Cream from PA’s Many Historic Ice Cream Shops!

July 1, 2026 / akhansaheb / 2 Comments

In the words of Pennsylvania native P!nk, pop-rock singer and performer, “Cover me in Sunshine, Shower me with good times!” It’s finally summer in Pennsylvania and it’s National Ice Cream Month so while you’re out soaking up the sun this summer, be sure to cool down with ice cream from one of Pennsylvania’s many local historic ice cream shops. Many of them hold fond memories for Pennsylvanians and continue to be cornerstones of neighborhoods. Check out what PA SHPO Staff said were some of their favorites!

Radiocarbon Dating: A look at the last 80 years

June 24, 2026 / nicholaszeitlin / 1 Comment

One of the fundamental concepts in archaeology is the Law of Superposition, which states that older material is located underneath more recent material. So generally, on an archaeological site, the deeper you dig, the older the materials will be. It’s a simple concept that at times can require a good amount of interpretation and investigation. But for archaeologists before the mid-20^th century, the law of superposition provided the only means of estimating the age of objects at an archaeological site.

Keystone Grant Program Funds Semiquincentennial Projects, Readying for the Tricentennial

June 17, 2026 / Karen Arnold / 0 Comments

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is pleased to announce the selected projects for the 2025-2026 Keystone Grant program. The grant program again saw an 8% increase in the number of applications over last year with requests over $7,561,262.52. This funding furthers our partner’s efforts to preserve and celebrate tangible history for the future.

Category: Counties (Page 1 of 48)

Announcing the 2026 Archaeology Month Lineup

Marking the Journey, Part 3: American Experiment

Summer Recap: 2026 PA SHPO Interns!

Mitigation Spotlight: Section 106 Agreements, January – June 2026

The Archaeology for the Museum of the American Revolution

Just Listed: January through June 2026

Historic Tax Credits @ Work: Stehli Silk Mill

Cool Down this Summer with Ice Cream from PA’s Many Historic Ice Cream Shops!

Radiocarbon Dating: A look at the last 80 years

Keystone Grant Program Funds Semiquincentennial Projects, Readying for the Tricentennial

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