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    Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office

    Dedication Calendar

    Historical marker dedications are scheduled and organized by the local sponsor(s) and their partners.  The type of ceremony, as well as the ceremony’s date, time, location and program, are at the discretion of the local sponsor.  

    Marker Dedication Pennsylvania Historical Marker for Allan P. Jaffe, Pottsville, Schuylkill County

    Calendar of Dedication Events

    Since 1946, Pennsylvanians have gathered to unveil, dedicate, and celebrate the installation of new historical markers. Virtually all of these ceremonies are public events, and you're invited to attend those held near where you live or whose subject matter interests you.

    Please note that historical marker dedications are scheduled and organized by the local sponsor(s) and their partners.  The type of ceremony, as well as the ceremony’s date, time, location and program, are at the discretion of the local sponsor.  Dedication events are included on PHMC’s website as a courtesy and are subject to change.  Please email the PA SHPO with questions.

    Upcoming PA Historical Marker Dedication Events

    Ford Underground Railroad Station
    Date: March 27, 2026, (Time TBD)
    Location: Emma Howell Apartments, 7 East 7th Street, Erie, Erie County
    Gouverneur Morris
    Date: April 18, 2026, 12:30 PM
    Location: 3rd & Market Streets, Philadelphia
    Sponsor: Statutes & Stories
     
    Insurance Company of North America
    Date: May 4, 2026 (Time TBD)
    Location: 2000 Arch Street, Philadelphia
    Sponsor: Chubb Insurance
     
    Kensington Riots of 1844
    Date: May 9, 2026 (Time TBD)
    Location: American & Masters Streets, Philadelphia
    Sponsor: Kevin Brett
     
    Buggy Town
    Date: June 13, 2026 (Time TBD)
    Location: 598 Green Street, Mifflinburg, Union County
    Sponsor: Mifflinburg Buggy Museum Association
     
    U.S. Army Birthplace
    Date: June 14, 2026 (Time TBD)
    Location: Philadelphia
    Sponsor: Association of the United States Army (AUSA)
     
    Carpenters' Hall
    Date: June 18, 2026 (Time TBD)
    Location: Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
    Sponsor: The Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Philadelphia
     
    Edith “The Kid” Houghton (1912-2013)
    Date: July 2026
    Location: 2502 W. Diamond St, Philadelphia
    Sponsor: Lynn Alpert
     
    Conewago Canal
    Date: October 3, 2026, 12:00 PM
    Location: 2 North Front St, York Haven, York County
    Sponsor: North Eastern York County Historic Preservation
     
    Black Bottom
    Date    : October 7, 2026 (Time TBD)
    Location: 36th & Market Streets, Philadelphia
    Sponsor: Black Bottom Association
     
    Moses Williams (1776-1830)
    Date: October 24, 2026 (Time TBD)
    Location: 5th & Market Streets, Philadelphia
    Sponsor: Faye Anderson, All That Philly Jazz
     
    Roberto Clemente (1934-1972)
    Date: October 2026
    Location: 6th Street, Pittsburgh, Allengheny County

    Pending PA Historical Marker Dedications

    Bob Babbitt (1937 - 2021)
    Date: TBD
    Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County
    Sponsor: Joe Kreinar

    PA Logging Railroad
    Date: TBD
    Location: Callen Run, Heath, Jefferson County
    Sponsor: Jefferson County Historical Society
    Contact: https://jeffersoncountyhistory.org

    Thomas J. Gola (1933 - 2014)
    Date:     TBD
    Location: LaSalle University, Philadelphia
    Sponsor: LaSalle Athletics​​