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Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
Logo of the PHMC
Agency overview
FormedJune 6, 1945
Preceding agency
  • Pennsylvania Historical Commission
JurisdictionState government of Pennsylvania
HeadquartersState Museum Building, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Agency executives
  • Wayne S. Spilove, Chairman
  • Barbara Franco, Executive Director
Websitewww.phmc.state.pa.us

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) is the governmental agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania responsible for the collection, conservation and interpretation of Pennsylvania's historic heritage. The commission cares for historical manuscripts, public records, and objects of historic interest; museums; archeology; publications; historic sites and properties; historic preservation; geographic names; and the promotion of public interest in Pennsylvania history.[1]

PHMC was established June 6, 1945, by state Act No. 446, merging the Pennsylvania Historical Commission, Pennsylvania State Museum and Pennsylvania State Archives.[2]

The Commission is an independent administrative board, consisting of nine citizens of the Commonwealth appointed by the Governor; the Secretary of Education ex officio; two members of the Senate appointed by the President Pro Tempore and Minority Leader; and two members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker and Minority Leader. As of April 2008, the chairman is Wayne Spilove and the executive director is Barbara Franco.

Historical Marker Program

PHMC marker for the Gettysburg Campaign

The PHMC administers the Historical Marker Program, which installs bronze plaques to commemorate individuals, events, and landmarks throughout the state. The program was launched in 1914 by the Pennsylvania Historical Commission, the predecessor to the PHMC. The signs were redesigned in 1945-46 to make them easier to read from a passing car. The PHMC has posted criteria for inclusion for new markers and accepts marker proposals from the public.[3]

Pennsylvania Heritage

PHMC also publishes Pennsylvania Heritage magazine in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Heritage Society.

List of PHMC administered sites in Pennsylvania

See also

References

  1. ^ PMHC Official Website
  2. ^ Beyer, George (1991). Guide to the State Historical Markers of Pennsylvania. Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission. ISBN 0892710403. {{cite book}}: Text "page 3" ignored (help)
  3. ^ PHMC Historical Marker Program
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