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    Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Recognizes 2015 Volunteers of the Year

    April 20, 2016

    ​Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) recognized 21 volunteers for their contributions of time, talent and expertise in 2015 at the annual Volunteer of the Year Ceremony, held Saturday, April 9 at The State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg.

     
    In addition, three honorees, Patty Clendennen, Bob Clendennen and Courtney Clendennen from Old Economy Village in Ambridge received Outstanding Service Awards for long-term volunteer participation and exceptional dedication.
     
    Since its beginning a century ago, the commission has depended on citizen volunteers to work in partnership with our dedicated paid staff to carry out the preservation and interpretation programs of the agency. Each spring for nearly 40 years, volunteers and commission leadership gather to say “thank you” and honor exceptional volunteer service.
     
    Each of the historic sites and museums on the Pennsylvania Trails of History are invited to designate a Volunteer of the Year based on service in the preceding calendar year.
     
    Award recipients for 2015 include:
     
    Anthracite Heritage Museum and Scranton Iron Furnaces, Scranton
    David Berk
     
    Brandywine Battlefield Park, Chadds Ford
    John Amspacher
     
    Bushy Run Battlefield, Jeannette
    Wendy Stier
     
    Conrad Weiser Homestead, Womelsdorf
    Kim Otto
     
    Cornwall Iron Furnace, Cornwall
    Don Beck
     
    Daniel Boone Homestead, Birdsboro
    Beverly Connor
     
    Drake Well Museum and Park, Titusville
    Paul Adomites
     
    Eckley Miners’ Village, Weatherly
    Regina Drasher
     
    Ephrata Cloister, Ephrata
    Jane Koch
     
    Erie Maritime Museum and U.S. Brig Niagara, Erie
    Jeanne Baker
     
    Graeme Park, Horsham
    Carol Brunner
     
    Hope Lodge, Fort Washington
    John Smith
     
    Joseph Priestley House, Northumberland
    Michael Kuhns
     
    Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum, Lancaster
    Gloria Stevens
     
    Old Economy Village, Ambridge
    Eileen Gross
     
    Pennsbury Manor, Morrisville
    Ron Schmid
     
    Pennsylvania Lumber Museum, Galeton
    Sam Cooke
     
    Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg
    Thomas Gray
     
    Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg
    Doug O’Brien
     
    Somerset Historical Center, Somerset
    Kathy Murdy
     
    The State Museum o­f Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
    Toni Donchak
     
    The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is the official history agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Visit PHMC online at www.phmc.pa.gov.
     
    MEDIA CONTACT: Howard Pollman, 717-705-8639