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Blue metal sign with yellow writing over yellow background — Pennsylvania's Slave Trade historical marker.

400 Years of African American History

August 19, 2019 / PHMC / 3 Comments

It’s been 400 years since the documented arrival of African people in America. In August 1619 the first enslaved Africans were brought to the English colonies at Point Comfort, Virginia. To recognize the contributions and commemorate the resilience of African Americans, the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) will be sharing highlights from the Pennsylvania Historical Markers dedicated to African Americans and the contributions they’ve made to Pennsylvania’s rich and diverse heritage.

Change the Outcome: You can make a difference to Pennsylvania’s At Risk places!

October 17, 2018 / Guest Contributor / 1 Comment

Residents of Whitemarsh Township in Montgomery County were alarmed to hear that a developer planned to build 65 townhomes in their local historic district. Continue reading

Advocates showing their love for this property in Plymouth Meeting, Montgomery County. Photograph by Vita Litvak.

2017 Pennsylvania At Risk Announced

February 8, 2017 / Guest Contributor / 6 Comments

Each year, the nonprofit Preservation Pennsylvania releases a list of new additions to the Pennsylvania At Risk list, sites determined to be among the commonwealth’s most endangered historic resources. In 2017, eleven places were identified through nominations submitted by the public, and will become Preservation Pennsylvania’s work priorities for the year.

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Change the Outcome: You can make a difference to Pennsylvania’s At Risk places!

2017 Pennsylvania At Risk Announced

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