Monthly Archives: May 2016

State Historic Preservation Office Seeks Feedback from YOU

The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PASHPO) administers all the federal and state historic preservation programs in the Commonwealth. At the federal level, the National Park Service facilitates many of the programs they administer. One of their responsibilities to the … Continue reading

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Historical Society of Erie County to Host Loretta Brandon, Author of “Lightkeeper’s Legacy”

Loretta Brandon and members of the Presque Isle Lighthouse board are asking Erie residents to share their vintage photos of the Lighthouse, specifically photos taken from the time of the Lighthouse opening in 1872 until 1960. Loretta Brandon, author of … Continue reading

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Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Accepting Applications for Cultural and Historic Support Grants to Museums, County Historical Societies

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) is pleased to announce it will be awarding nearly $2 million in grants to qualified museums and official county historical societies under the Cultural and Historic Support program. This is the third year that … Continue reading

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