The Pennsylvania Heritage Foundation is to generate investments of public and private funds that enhance and support the goals of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to inspire others to use Pennsylvania's history in meaningful ways.
Pennsylvania’s Under-recognized History
Our second annual PHF Essay Scholarship is here!
We are asking applicants to prepare an essay of up to 1,500 words about a person, location, or event that has been under-recognized in Pennsylvania History.
Two cash awards of $1,000 and three awards of $500 will be presented for the best essays received. Eligible applicants should be current Pennsylvania residents attending a two or four-year college or university in the Fall of 2025 and pursuing a course of study in History or an allied field.
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Mark Your Calendar for June 7th!
You will visit:
Brandywine Battlefield
Longwood Gardens
Bus Departs from Camp Hill, PA
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Registration Is Now Open
We're celebrating Pennsylvania's Birthday with a Membership Sale!
Save 20% Off All PHF and State Museum of PA Contributor, Family and Individual Memberships
Use Discount Code: BIRTHDAY
Valid Only March 7-9, 2025
Pennsylvania was created when England’s King Charles II granted a charter to William Penn in March 1681. The 344-year-old Charter, often referred to as Pennsylvania’s birth certificate, is written on parchment using iron gall ink. The Pennsylvania State Archives preserves the document in a high-security vault, shielding it from strong light and environmental fluctuations.
Participating sites on the Pennsylvania Trails of History will be offering free admission on Sunday, March 9. Click for details.
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