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

 
First MLB All-Minority Lineup
Date:  September 1, 2025 (Time TBD)
Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County
Sponsor: Heinz History Center
Contacthttps://www.heinzhistorycenter.org
 
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Date
: September 9, 2025 (Time TBD)
Location: 2nd & Market Streets, Philadelphia
SponsorAdministrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts
 
Edward Piszek
Date: September 20, 2025, 12:00 PM
Location: Piszek Preserve, Fort Washington, Montgomery County
Sponsor: Polish Heritage Society of Philadelphia
 
Ford Underground Railroad Station
Date: TBD 2025
Location: Parade & 12th Street, Erie, Erie County
SponsorThe Early Erie History Project, Housing And Neighborhood Development Service
 
Constitution House
Date: April 18, 2026 (Time TBD)
Location: Philadelphia

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​