The creation of Eden Cemetery in Collingdale, Delaware County was a collaborative effort by African Americans to provide a sanctuary in the Philadelphia area where African Americans could be buried with dignity and respect.
Category Archives: Historic Preservation
PA-SHARE Basics: Wizards, Submissions and Projects
Today’s PA-SHARE Basics topic focuses on the process of sending information to PA SHPO through the PA-SHARE system. This process is governed largely through Wizards, Submissions and Projects.
PA SHPO Special Announcement: We’re Hiring a Review Archaeologist!
The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO) is seeking a Historic Preservation Specialist to serve as a Review Archaeologist to work between disciplines and advance SHPO priorities. This position is ideal for a detail oriented and flexible preservation professional … Continue reading
105th PA Farm Show Scavenger Hunt – Virtual Edition!
In light of the current public health crisis and keeping safety a priority, the Department of Agriculture hosted the 105th PA Farm Show virtually to celebrate Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry.
PA-SHARE Basics: The Glossary
PA-SHARE is scheduled to be released to external users later this month! In preparation, our weekly posts will begin to cover some basic, what-you-need-to-know information. Today’s post will cover some important key terms that will be helpful to understand when … Continue reading
Just Listed! January 2021
It’s time for our six-month update to bring you the latest and greatest in new National Register of Historic Places listings!
Requesting Archaeology Privileges in PA-SHARE
There are many ways in which PA-SHARE will be different than CRGIS. However, one of the ways in which they are similar is that users will have to request access to view archaeological data.
The 2020 PA SHPO Community Initiative Award Winners
For the past several years, the PA SHPO has used their Community Initiative Award to recognize the hard work and dedication of organizations, municipalities, individuals, and others whose work embodies the spirit of #PreservAtionHappensHere. The three recipients of the 2020 … Continue reading
Ready – Set – Login!
One of the most important things you can do to get ready for PA-SHARE when it launches on February 22, 2021 is to have your login credentials at the ready.
Kicking Off PA SHPO’s Baseline Survey Effort
PA SHPO is kicking off a three-year effort to collect baseline survey information about thousands of older and historic places across a huge part of Pennsylvania.