Category Archives: News and Events

A new study released earlier this month shows that Pennsylvania’s 12 state-designated Heritage Areas generate hundreds of millions of dollars in economic benefits and support thousands of jobs in addition to building awareness of the state’s history and culture. The … Continue reading →

While Goodell Gardens does have a small staff, Edinboro’s botanical garden really couldn’t pull off their season without the help of volunteers. “Our volunteers are some of our greatest assets,” Goodell spokeswoman Amber Wellington said. “There’s a huge list of … Continue reading →

Last year, the Blanchfield family generously gifted their 1836 home to Harborcreek Township for use as the headquarters for the Harborcreek Historical Society. Until this gift, the Society used several different spaces at Penn State University’s Behrend College for its … Continue reading →

PA Museums’ 2016 Annual Statewide Museum Conference, In the Vanguard of the Museum Revolution, is scheduled for April 10-12, 2016 in West Chester, PA. The preliminary program is available now and registration is open! To access the preliminary program, click here.

The Northwest PA Maple Producers Association invites you to spend the weekend exploring the heart of Pennsylvania’s maple production. Every sugaring operation is a little different, and, during the Taste & Tour Weekend, you’re invited to visit their members in … Continue reading →

In the spirit of the Smithsonian Museums, which offer free admission every day, Museum Day Live! is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day … Continue reading →

On March 4, 1681, William Penn received from Great Britain’s King Charles II a charter for land in the new world that would later become the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Penn had a vision for establishing a “land of peace, justice, … Continue reading →

The Elk Creek Township Historical Society invites you to join them for a weekend of Easter festivities March 12th and 13th at the Little Church on the Hill. What’s happening on Saturday, March 12th? 2 – 3 pm Face painting … Continue reading →