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hashtag #preservationhappenshere — This catchy hashtag is the title of Pennsylvania's statewide historic preservation plan for 2018 through 2023.

Vision for Preservation in Pennsylvania

January 2, 2019 / Andrea L. MacDonald / 1 Comment

In May 2018, as my daughter Josie was putting elementary school behind her, Pennsylvania’s new statewide historic preservation plan, #PreservAtionHappensHere, was released. The plan was developed with a series of guiding principles in mind, engaged thousands of Pennsylvanians, gathered and analyzed pages upon pages of data, was steered and tested by an external task force as well as dozens of planning partners, and was approved by the Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Board, PHMC Commissioners, the Governor’s Office and the National Park Service. Where do we go from here? What does 2019 hold for historic preservation in Pennsylvania? Continue reading

PA SHPO’s Community Initiative Award

December 31, 2018 / Shelby Weaver Splain / 1 Comment

The Community Initiative Award from the State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO) recognizes organizations, municipalities, agencies, individuals, and others whose work embodies the theme of Pennsylvania’s statewide historic preservation plan, #PreservationHappensHere.

Calling all Preservationists! We know you have great things to share!

December 5, 2018 / Shelby Weaver Splain / 1 Comment

Preservation PA and the Statewide Conference Planning Team are seeking proposals for insightful and educational conference sessions, of interest to an audience composed of professionals and volunteers in the fields of historic preservation, architecture, cultural resource management, planning, real estate development, government, nonprofit, and for-profit communities. We want you to share your preservation knowledge and success stories! Continue reading

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5 Things to Know from the PA SHPO

November 21, 2018 / Shelby Weaver Splain / 0 Comments

This week’s post brings you “5 Things” to know for November and December 2018. Take a breather from your Thanksgiving holidays and read about new staff, important deadlines, and a fun way to show what you’re thankful for. Continue reading

The Four Ps: Places, People, Pride and Preservation

August 29, 2018 / Guest Contributor / 0 Comments

Cue those spotlights! Load those confetti cannons! Each year, the Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Awards celebrate remarkable preservation work across the state. In a field where the losses are so permanent and can feel so personal, it’s important to take the opportunity to applaud these success stories! Continue reading

#PreservAtionhappenshere!

July 11, 2018 / Shelby Weaver Splain / 2 Comments

How does the old saying go? Do you see the glass half empty or is the glass half full? At times we are all prone to thinking that the glass is half empty – particularly because it often feels like we are in an uphill battle when it comes to historic preservation. We are going to try and change that with #preservationhappenshere! Continue reading

USS Olympia in Delaware River — The USS Olympia at the Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia. Photo by ISM.

Celebrating Keystone’s Silver Anniversary with the USS Olympia

July 4, 2018 / Karen Arnold / 1 Comment

Happy Fourth of July Pennsylvania – and Happy Anniversary Keystone Fund – from the PASHPO staff! Continue reading

Preservation Month recap

June 6, 2018 / Shelby Weaver Splain / 0 Comments

At the beginning of May, I promised we’d provide a recap of the #31for31 social media campaign to celebrate Preservation Month across Pennsylvania. If you missed a post on our Facebook page or in our Twitter feed, no worries! You can see it, and the rest of the month’s content, right here. Don’t miss the big announcement covered in the May 31st post! Continue reading

Vintage postcard with hashtag — Greetings from Pennsylvania - where #preservationhappenshere every day!

Add this to your summer reading list! #preservationhappenshere – PA’s Statewide Preservation Plan – is ready for you

May 31, 2018 / Shelby Weaver Splain / 4 Comments

Picture yourself – lounging poolside, lakeside, or on the beach – with your tablet or smart phone (or even good old-fashioned paper) enjoying the hottest summer publication that hasn’t yet made the New York Times bestseller list: #preservationhappenshere, Pennsylvania’s next statewide historic preservation plan. Continue reading