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    Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office

    ​​​​​​Calendar of Historical Marker Dedication Events

    Historical marker dedications are scheduled and organized by the local sponsor(s) and their partners.  The type of ceremony, as well as the ceremony’s date, time, location and program, are at the discretion of the local sponsor.  

    Calendar of Dedication Events

    Since 1946, Pennsylvanians have gathered to unveil, dedicate, and celebrate the installation of new historical markers. Virtually all of these ceremonies are public events, and you're invited to attend those held near where you live or whose subject matter interests you.

    Please note that historical marker dedications are scheduled and organized by the local sponsor(s) and their partners.  The type of ceremony, as well as the ceremony’s date, time, location and program, are at the discretion of the local sponsor.  Dedication events are included on PHMC’s website as a courtesy and are subject to change.  Please email the PA SHPO with questions.

    Upcoming PA Historical Marker Dedication Events

    Women of Idenlea
    Date: September 15, 2024, 2:00 PM
    Location: 18 N. Highland Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County
    Sponsor:  ​Lower Merion Historical Society

    Pennsylvania State Archvies
    Date: September 19, 2024, 10:15 AM
    Location: New State Archives Building, 1681 N. 6th Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin County
    Sponsor: Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission

    Escape of Ona Judge
    Date: October 3, 2024, 10:00 AM
    Location: Philadelphia
    Sponsor:  ​Christ Church Preservation Trust​​

    Caroline Burnham Kilgore (1838-1909)
    Date: September 26, 2024​, 1:00 PM
    Location: 1301 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, Delaware County
    Sponsor: Robyn Young

    Charles "Teenie" Harris (1908-1998)
    Date: September 27, 2024, 1:30 PM
    Location: Mulford Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County
    Sponsor: Preservation Pittsburgh
    Contact: http://www.preservationpgh.org

    Keith Allen Haring (1958-1990)
    Date: October 11, 2024, 1:00 PM
    Location: Kutztown, Berks County
    Sponsor:  Kutztown Historical Society & Robert Tuerk

    Thomas J. Gola (1933 - 2014)
    Date: Fall 2024
    Location: LaSalle University, Philadelphia
    Sponsor: LaSalle Athletics​

    Ford Underground Railroad Station
    Date: Spring 2025
    Location: Parade & 12th Street, Erie, Erie County
    Sponsor: The Early Erie History Project, Housing And Neighborhood Development Service

    The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania 
    Date: March 4, 2025 (Time TBD)
    Location: 2nd & Market Streets, Philadelphia
    Sponsor:  Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts

     
    Pending PA Historical Marker Dedications
     
    1971 Pittsburgh Pirates Lineup
    Date:      TBD
    Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County
    Sponsor: Heinz History Center
    Contact: https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org

    Bob Babbitt (1937 - 2021)
    Date: TBD
    Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County
    Sponsor: Joe Kreinar

    Local 8, Industrial Workers of the World
    Date: TBD
    Location: Catharine Street, Philadelphia
    Sponsor: Industrial Workers of the World
    Contact: https://www.iww.org

    PA Logging Railroad
    Date: TBD
    Location: Callen Run, Heath, Jefferson County
    Sponsor: Jefferson County Historical Society
    Contact: https://jeffersoncountyhistory.org

    The President Pumping Engine
    Date: TBD
    Location: Friedensville, Lehigh County
    Sponsor:  Friedensville Mines Heritage, Lehigh University​

    Wyck House and Garden
    Date: TBD
    Location: Wyck House and Garden, 6026 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia
    Sponsor: Wyck Association
    Contact: https://wyck.org

    Dedication Events

    Upcoming Events

    Pending Events