Learn more about the works of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and the assortment of available resources they provide.
Below are quick links to the bureaus that make up the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission:
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The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is the official history agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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The Pennsylvania State Archives collects, preserves and makes available for study the permanently-valuable public records of the Commonwealth, with particular attention given to the records of state government. The State Archives also collects papers of private citizens and organizations relevant to Pennsylvania history.
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The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office administers the state's historic preservation program.
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The State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg is the official museum of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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The Pennsylvania Historical Museum Commission has blazed several special-interest trails leading to some of Pennsylvania's most historic sites.
