Welcome to PHMC!
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.
PHMC invites you, the virtual visitor, to search the commission's digital collections. Fill out the branches of your family tree by exploring Ancestry PA. Plan your weekend with the help of PHMC's Events calendar. Get in touch with your inner Pennsylvanian!
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58th Annual Art of the State 2025 Exhibition Winners Announced
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U.S. Brig Niagara Arrives in Maine Shipyard as $5 Million Repairs and Restoration Project Begins
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Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Awards Over $2 Million in Keystone Historic Preservation Grants Across the Commonwealth
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Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office Recognizes Local Efforts to Preserve Our Shared History with Community Initiative Awards
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The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission and The Historical Records Advisory Board Open Applications for Historical Records Grant
