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Historic preservation

Colonial Theatre
Phoenixville

Historic Save for Phoenixville! Colonial Theatre Wins $100K for Preservation

June 7, 2025June 6, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — The Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville has been awarded a $100,000 Keystone Historic Preservation grant, the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) announced this week. The funding is …

Historic Save for Phoenixville! Colonial Theatre Wins $100K for Preservation Read More

Funds
Kennett Square

$1 Million Grant Awarded to Restore Historic Creamery in Kennett Square

April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

KENNETT SQUARE, PA — State Representative Christina Sappey, D-Chester, has announced a $1 million state grant for the restoration of the Creamery of Kennett Square, a historic 19,000-square-foot building in …

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The West Chester Preservation Awards program
West Chester

West Chester Preservation Awards Seek 2025 Nominations

April 5, 2025April 4, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

WEST CHESTER, PA — Nominations are now open for the 2025 West Chester Preservation Awards, organized by the West Chester Downtown Foundation. This annual event recognizes efforts to preserve the …

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Historic Preservation The Keystone of Community
Pennsylvania

Preserving Pennsylvania’s Past: New 10-Year Plan Unveiled to Protect Historic Treasures

January 19, 2025January 19, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO) has introduced an ambitious new framework to preserve the Commonwealth’s historic treasures over the next ten years. Titled Historic Preservation: …

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Keystone Historic Preservation Grant Program
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Opens Funding to Revitalize State’s Historic Treasures

January 5, 2025January 4, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is throwing open the doors to its storied past with a major funding initiative aimed at preserving its historic and archaeological landmarks. The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum …

Pennsylvania Opens Funding to Revitalize State’s Historic Treasures Read More

Airy Street Prison
Regional

Act Now to Save History! Montgomery County Seeks Bold Visionaries for Airy Street Prison Transformation

December 30, 2024December 29, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

NORRISTOWN, PA — Montgomery County recently issued a Request for Expression of Interest (RFEI) as it seeks innovative proposals for the preservation and redevelopment of the historic Airy Street Prison …

Act Now to Save History! Montgomery County Seeks Bold Visionaries for Airy Street Prison Transformation Read More
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC)
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Awards $2.18 Million in Grants for Historic Preservation

June 17, 2024June 16, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) has awarded $2.18 million in Keystone Historic Preservation Grants. These grants aim to assist historical and heritage organizations, museums, and …

Pennsylvania Awards $2.18 Million in Grants for Historic Preservation Read More

Chester County Heritage Tourism Plan
Government

Chester County Launches Plan to Boost Heritage Tourism and Preservation

May 9, 2024May 9, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County has taken a significant step toward enhancing heritage tourism and community pride with the adoption of a new Heritage Tourism Plan. This strategic initiative, …

Chester County Launches Plan to Boost Heritage Tourism and Preservation Read More

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