Mindy Crawford named Preservation Hero of the Quarter

Preservation Action has named Preservation Pennsylvania’s Executive Director Mindy Crawford as the Preservation Hero of the Quarter.
2021 Pennsylvania At Risk

2021 Pennsylvania At Risk Preservation Pennsylvania’s Executive Director Mindy Crawford announces this year’s Pennsylvania At Risk places in this video recording of Preservation Pennsylvania’s live…
Introduction to PA-SHARE Webinar

Whether you’re a grassroots advocate or a CRM professional, you’ll learn to use PA-SHARE as a map-based inventory of historic and archaeological sites and surveys. It’s a primary tool for the public, agencies, and partners to conduct research, make informed decisions, participate in processes, and collect historic and archaeological resource information.
Idyllic Farm Community, Once Thought “Saved,” Under Threat Again

Historic Dutch Corner is once again under threat. The Competitive Power Ventures’ (CPV) Kettle Wind Project proposes to build wind turbines on the ridge of Evitt’s Mountain. Construction and operation of these turbines would permanently impact the landscape, one of Bedford County’s most significant economic assets.
Wagner Free Institute of Science

Our Executive Director Mindy Crawford was reluctant to single out one place that captured her heart, but admits that the historic heating system at this National Historic Landmark makes her heart go pitapat.

PA AT RISK: Camp Archbald, SAVED

On July 29th, 2020 Supporters of Camp Archbald (Susquehanna County) rejoiced when Girl Scouts in the Heart of PA (GSHPA) announced that Camp Archbald reached its benchmarks and would no longer be sold or drilled for oil.

Abolition Hall Developer Withdraws!

Developer K. Hovnanian no longer has the historic Corson/Hovenden homestead in Plymouth Meeting (Montgomery County) under agreement of sale and has ended that agreement. The site includes Abolition Hall, built by George Corson to encourage conversation and understanding about anti-slavery efforts. The Corsons hosted Frederick Douglass, Letitia Mott and others in their efforts to gain support for the cause.

Mark your calendar: Virtual Conference Oct 13-16

Registration for the 2020 PA Statewide Conference on Heritage (10/13-16) opens August 17

York County’s Hanover Theater, once “At Risk,” now slated for redevelopment

The Hanover Theater (originally State Theater) at 37-41 Frederick Street in downtown Hanover will be sold to a redevelopment group. The historic theater was named to Preservation Pennsylvania’s list of threatened and endangered historic properties in 2011.

2020 Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Awards

Preservation Pennsylvania is honoring excellence and innovation in preservation practice with the announcement of the recipients of the annual Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Awards.

2020 Pennsylvania At Risk

The 2020 sites range from a National Historic Landmark in Philadelphia to an ancient farmhouse in York County. Find out how you can join us in saving these special places.

2019 PA Historic Preservation Awards

Presentation of the 2019 Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Awards honored exceptional work in the field of historic preservation and took place at Wilson College in Chambersburg.

Carlisle Indian School Farmhouse Coalition

A simple farmhouse at the former Carlisle Indian School in Carlisle (Cumberland County) has the potential to become an interpretive site and place of healing.

2019 Pennsylvania At Risk

A farmhouse. A mill. A mansion. A mid-century masterpiece. And a landscape that once challenged girls to muster confidence and courage. While each of the places on this year’s At Risk has seemingly outlasted the era in which it was relevant, why should its time be up?

Congratulations to our 2018 Award Honorees!

We celebrate the best of preservation in Pennsylvania at the 2018 PA Historic Preservation Awards!

2018 Pennsylvania At Risk

Nominated by the public, four sites have been added to the Pennsylvania At Risk list in 2018.

Mindy Crawford named Preservation Hero of the Quarter

2021 Pennsylvania At Risk

Introduction to PA-SHARE Webinar

Idyllic Farm Community, Once Thought “Saved,” Under Threat Again

Wagner Free Institute of Science