About Us
Championing Pennsylvania’s heritage for a vibrant future
Championing Pennsylvania’s heritage for a vibrant future
Image: Civic Theatre of Allentown, Lehigh County, 2019 Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Award
Founded in 1982, Preservation Pennsylvania is the Commonwealth’s only independent, statewide, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to safeguarding historically and architecturally significant places.
Distinct from any government agency, we rely on member support, private donations, and grants to advance preservation through grassroots and legislative advocacy, technical assistance, and educational programs.
By partnering with communities, government entities, and local heritage organizations, we strengthen efforts to preserve our shared cultural assets, spur economic development, strengthen community identity, and enrich quality of life.
Preservation Pennsylvania hosts the annual Statewide Conference on Heritage and the Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Awards, and publishes “Pennsylvania At Risk,” an annual list of endangered properties.
With a solid reputation of securing historic tax credits and championing preservation initiatives, we remain a vital force in protecting the Commonwealth’s cultural and architectural legacy for future generations.
Image: Croatian Fraternal Union building, Pittsburgh, 2020 Pennsylvania At Risk
“The best thing about Preservation Pennsylvania is its staff. I’m inspired to see the amount of incredibly good work that’s accomplished by this small staff, and the value they manage to squeeze out of every dollar in their budget. It’s wonderful to have the opportunity to work alongside people who do their jobs with so much enthusiasm, professionalism and commitment.”
Preservation Professional & Preservation Pennsylvania Member
Image: Kingfly Spirits, Pittsburgh, 2019 Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Award