Overview
Created in 1945, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) is the official history agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Our mission is to collect, conserve, and interpret Pennsylvania's history.
PHMC invites you to search the commission's digital collections, fill out the branches of your family tree by exploring Ancestry PA, and plan your weekend with the help of our event calendar. Get in touch with your inner Pennsylvanian!
Pennsylvania Trails of History
Find your path to more than 20 historic sites and museums.
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Pennsylvania State Archives
Connect with the past through our collections, guides, and research tools.
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State Historic Preservation Office
Get support with documenting and preserving historic resources.
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Archives and research
Historic preservation
Participation and support
Plans and reports
News
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October 07, 2026 Shapiro Administration Announces Repair of Truss Bridge on Cons Road in Franklin Township, Bradford County
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September 18, 2026 PHMC Announces Cyclical Restoration of Philadelphia-Area Historical Markers
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September 16, 2026 The State Museum of Pennsylvania Partners with Dauphin County Library System for Hands-On Community Outreach Series
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September 16, 2026 PHMC Appoints Lauren Stark Director of The State Museum of Pennsylvania
