Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) is the official history agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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Created in 1945, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is responsible for the collection, conservation, and interpretation of Pennsylvania's historic heritage, which we accomplish through the Pennsylvania State Archives, the State Museum of Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Trails of History (historic sites and museums), the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office, and the Bureau of Management Services.
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Severe Storm Causes Tree Damage to Old Economy Village Community Kitchen; PHMC Moving Quickly on Restoration Efforts
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Announces “Seeing Double: Pennsylvania’s Industrial Revolution in 3D”, a Serial Exhibit Highlighting America’s Industrial Heritage
Newly Designed “Preserve Our Heritage” License Plates Featuring the Pennsylvania Bank Barn Now Available for Purchase
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Awards More Than $150,000 to Local Governments to Support Local Historic Preservation
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Launches “Pennsylvania 250: The Keystone of American History,” a Statewide Commemoration of America’s 250th Anniversary
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