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We were glad to host a parliamentary delegation from Ghana, including Cyril Nsiah, at the State Museum as they explore the creation of a parliamentary museum
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We were glad to host a parliamentary delegation from Ghana, including Cyril Nsiah, at the State Museum as they explore the creation of a parliamentary museum
Old Economy Village tells the story of the Harmony Society, a successful & entrepreneurial 19th century religious communal group. Old Economy preserves artifacts that illustrate the Society's commitment to religious discipline and economic industry. Search the collection now - https://bit.ly/OEV
At Conrad Weiser Homestead, discover the colonial diplomat who kept peace with the Iroquois Confederacy. Through these videos, explore the homestead's collections, grounds & buildings. - https://lnkd.in/gjnw8UvJ
Congratulations to Slate Hill Cemetery for its 2023 Community Initiative Award win! The cemetery, an intact Colonial-era graveyard established in 1690 as a Quaker burial ground, was expanded to include Lower Makefield Township's first public cemetery. It contains about 580 burials, including veterans of the U.S. Colored Troops who served in the Civil War. The earliest known burial dates to 1698 and the last known burial was in 1918. #PreservationHappensHere https://lnkd.in/eN2WsueK
This grant program is designed to improve the preservation of historically valuable original records. ➡ https://bit.ly/3wL9GaW #Archives
Chester, Pa. is home to the oldest public building in the nation. Built in 1724, the Colonial Courthouse, celebrating its 300th birthday this year, served as the Chester County Courthouse, originally — before Delaware County was carved from Chester County. The courthouse, built during the reign of King George I of England, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. #Archives #Postcard #PreservationHappensHere
Bushy Run Battlefield tells the story of the Battle of Bushy Run with the aid of historic artifacts & artistic images. These #videos will run you through the tactics used during the battle as well as celebrating the importance of the site's volunteers. ➡ https://bit.ly/BushyRun
PHMC is celebrating the 50th anniversary of "Pennsylvania Heritage" magazine by posting stories from each decade. This Winter 1988 article details William Penn's connection to brewing. To be clear, William Penn did not introduce brewing to Pennsylvania. However, in 1685, he requested that a brewhouse be constructed at Pennsbury Manor. #PAHeritage50 - https://bit.ly/3WDBEA8
#DidYouKnow? The Titusville Iron Works traces its roots to the Titusville Manufacturing Co., the 1st foundry & machine shop to exclusively serve the oil industry. Learn more about this 2023 Community Initiative Award winner. #PreservationHappensHere
Looking for guidance before submitting an application for the Historical & Archival Records Care grant program? PHMC will host webinars at 10 a.m. on June 18 and 1 p.m. on July 8, providing an overview of eligibility, guidelines & tips for a competitive proposal. ➡ https://bit.ly/3wL9GaW #Archives