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    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

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    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

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    Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office

    The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office

    The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is part of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC). The PHMC is the Commonwealth's official history agency, and the Executive Director is designated as the State Historic Preservation Officer. Oversight of the PHMC is provided by a board of Commissioners appointed by the Governor.

     


    The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office

     

    The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is part of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC). The PHMC is the Commonwealth's official history agency, and the Executive Director is designated as the State Historic Preservation Officer. Oversight of the PHMC is provided by a board of Commissioners appointed by the Governor.

    Submission Notice

    Please Note: By submitting materials with respect to state or federal historic preservation programs administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), you grant to the PHMC the rights to:

    • Use the materials for education and promotional purposes and to promote the mission of the PHMC;
    • Publish the materials on the PHMC Web site; and
    • Make the materials available to researchers and scholars.

    General Information

    The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is part of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC).

    Forms & Guidance

    Laws and Regulations

    State Laws, Documents & Related Resources

    Staff Directory

    ​​Staff Directory and Contact Information

    Consultants List

    PA SHPO maintains the Consultants List as a resource for our constituent

    Statewide Historic Preservation Plan

    2023 PA SHPO Annual Report

    Pennsylvania Archaeology

    Pennsylvania Agricultural History Project

    Pennsylvania Architectural Field Guide

    School Preservation

    Railroads of Pennsylvania

    Preservation of Historic Burial Grounds and Cemeteries in Pennsylvania

    Pennsylvania's Historic Suburbs

    Energy Resources