Services

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission offers services to individuals, organizations, and government agencies who engage with the Commonwealth’s historic resources.

View services for:

• Community advocates and organizations
• Grant seekers
• Local governments
• Professionals and government agencies
• Property owners
• Researchers  

Community advocates and organizations

We help local organizations and passionate citizens who seek to recognize, preserve, and share their neighborhood's unique history.

Grant seekers

We connect individuals and organizations with financial assistance or tax incentives to support historical preservation projects.  

Local governments

We engage with municipal leaders, planners, and councils who seek official historic certifications and preservation guidance for their communities.  

Professionals and government agencies

We offer guidance to archaeologists, environmental consultants, and partner agencies who are navigating regulatory compliance, project reviews, and specialized research. 

Property owners 

We advise people looking to designate, protect, or leverage the historical value of a building they own. 

Researchers

We help individual researchers find and access archival records, family genealogy, land documents, and general historical data.

Research online or at the State Archives

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Students and scholars 

We provide support for academic individuals pursuing dedicated educational resources, specialized research residencies, and grant opportunities.