Are you a qualified archaeologist with collaboration, outreach, and education skills? The Position The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO) is seeking an Archaeology Supervisor to coordinate the office’s archaeology program.
Category Archives: PA SHPO
PA-SHARE Year in Review
Lots of us spend many hours in December making lists! Shopping lists, wish lists, grocery lists, top ten lists, to do lists – the list goes on! Given all those lists, I’m very surprised that December isn’t also recognized as … Continue reading
Baseline Survey: An Essential Ingredient in Our Preservation Pantry
There are some time-honored recipes in the historic preservation cookbook. The most successful, and dare I say scrumptious, preservation medleys include an essential ingredient – survey. Survey in the historic preservation profession is like the flour in your favorite holiday … Continue reading
PA SHPO Special Announcement! We’re Hiring an Eastern PA Community Preservation Coordinator
Are you a preservation professional who is skilled at collaboration, outreach, and technical assistance? Then we want to hear from you! The Position The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO) is seeking a historic preservation specialist to work as … Continue reading
PA SHPO Environmental Review Changes
In an effort to better advise and assist state and federal agencies with their responsibilities under Section 106 and the Pennsylvania History Code, Above Ground Environmental Review is shifting from regional to agency-specific reviews, effective November 1, 2021. To find … Continue reading
Archaeology Month in Pennsylvania – 2021 Version
October is Pennsylvania Archaeology Month! Every October, events and programs are held across Pennsylvania to celebrate the commonwealth’s deep past.
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
You’ll Dig our New Archaeologists!
I can hear the collective groan at that tired old archaeology joke, but I couldn’t resist. We have four new(-ish) archaeologists on the PA SHPO team and I wanted to officially welcome them with a blog post. I am confident … Continue reading