On our first day at our field school in archaeology, we searched through the soil for mountain peaks: or rather, mountain peak-shaped rocks. That’s the tip we were given for finding flakes -fragments of stone produced by Native American flintknapping.
Category Archives: PA Historical & Museum Commission
PA Special Announcement! We’re Hiring a Community Preservation Coordinator
Are you a preservation professional who is skilled at collaboration, outreach, and technical assistance? Then we want to hear from you!
Historical Marker Program Update
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission is making some changes in its state historical marker program. After a holistic review of the Pennsylvania Historical Marker program, PHMC staff have been working on changes that will improve customer service for users … Continue reading
PA SHPO Special Announcement! We’re Hiring a Historical Marker and Diversity Coordinator
The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO) is looking for a dynamic person to fill our Historical Marker & Diversity Coordinator position to expand our efforts to identify, document, and celebrate Pennsylvania’s diverse stories, places, and spaces. This is … Continue reading
The Mystery at Rodef Shalom
Last year in what was entirely a stroke of good fortune, Rodef Shalom Congregation in Pittsburgh was awarded a Keystone Construction grant from the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission to replace the sewer system that runs under our Henry Hornbostel-designed … Continue reading
PA SHPO Special Announcement! We’re Hiring a Historic Preservation Manager
Are you interested in joining a pro-active and dedicated team of preservationists, historians, and archaeologists? The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO) is seeking a manager to lead the Environmental Review Division and help advance PA SHPO priorities. This … Continue reading
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
Welcome to PA-SHARE!
PA SHPO is excited to announce the launch of PA-SHARE! PA-SHARE is Pennsylvania’s new online GIS and project mangement system for working with cultural resources in the Keystone State. You can access PA-SHARE at https://share.phmc.pa.gov/pashare/landing.
Historic Eden Cemetery: Preserving Memory and Protecting Legacy
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.
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.