Category: Local Preservation (Page 6 of 10)

The 2020 PA SHPO Community Initiative Award Winners

January 20, 2021 / Shelby Weaver Splain / 0 Comments

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 awards have demonstrated the power of digital engagement and the importance of 21st-century tools and technology to advocate, promote and preserve Pennsylvania’s older and historic places, which has been especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A New Year – Is a Keystone Grant Project A Resolution?

January 6, 2021 / Karen Arnold / 0 Comments

Happy New Year! As much as I would like to count 2021 as a fresh start and forget all about 2020, I first must share how impressed I am with the resilience of our museum and preservation community and its innovation to engage with the public at large.

Expressions of Interest wanted for Mather Mill and Peace Church

November 18, 2020 / Shelby Weaver Splain / 1 Comment

Interested in owning a piece of Pennsylvania’s history? Looking for a unique opportunity to rehabilitate a local landmark? Does your organization want a new home in a historic building?

PHMC is looking for new owners for Historic Mather Mill in Montgomery County and Peace Church in Cumberland County. Interested parties can submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for one or both of these historic properties by January 25, 2021.

#ReadyForPreservation: Tools & Tips to Support Your Downtown’s Recovery & Revitalization

June 2, 2020 / Shelby Weaver Splain / 2 Comments

Pennsylvania downtowns are the economic, social, and cultural heart of many communities. Downtown buildings, businesses and activities often reflect a community’s history, values and economic core as well as the aspirations of local leaders and community members.

#FavoritePAPlaces: PHMC’s Andrea Lowery

May 29, 2020 / Shelby Weaver Splain / 1 Comment

Pennsylvania’s communities are filled with special and meaningful historic places and spaces that add value to our lives and offer comfort and stability during these challenging times. Now more than ever, it is important to stay connected to our communities.

Today’s Spotlight: Andrea Lowery

#FavoritePAPlaces: PA Humanities Council’s Laurie Zierer

May 25, 2020 / Shelby Weaver Splain / 0 Comments

Today’s Spotlight: Laurie Zierer

#FavoritePAPlaces: West Chester BID’s Malcolm Johnstone

May 22, 2020 / Shelby Weaver Splain / 0 Comments

Today’s Spotlight: Malcolm Johnstone

#FavoritePAPlaces: Preservation Erie’s Melinda Meyer

May 18, 2020 / Shelby Weaver Splain / 0 Comments

Today’s Spotlight: Melissa Meyer

#FavoritePAPlaces: Endless Mountain’s Cain Chamberlin

May 15, 2020 / Shelby Weaver Splain / 0 Comments

Today’s Spotlight: Cain Chamberlain

#FavoritePAPlaces: PAC’s Ira Beckerman

May 11, 2020 / Shelby Weaver Splain / 0 Comments