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.
Edward Lee Morgan (1938-1972)
Date: April 30, 2024, 12:00 PM
Location: African Cultural Art Forum
Sponsor: All That Jazz Philly
Allentown State Hospital
Date: May 3, 2024, 11:00 AM
Location: Hanover Avenue, Allentown, Lehigh County
Allan P. Jaffe (1935 - 1987)
Date: May 11, 2024, 10:00 AM
Location: 316 North Centre Street, Pottsville, Schuylkill County
Sponsor: Joe Stolarick, The Helis Foundation, the City of Pottsville
Frances Tipton Hunter (1896-1957)
Date: June 9, 2024, 1:30 PM
Location: Ways Garden & Thomas T. Taber Museum Williamsport, Lycoming County
Sponsor: Lycoming County Historical Society
Earl Kenneth "Fatha" Hines (1903 - 1983)
Date: June 18, 2024, 11:00 AM
Location: Duquesne, Allegheny County
Sponsor: Phyllis Wheatley Literary Society
Piper Aircraft
Date: May 2024
Location: Piper Aviation Museum, Lock Haven, Clinton County
Sponsor: Piper Aviation Museum
Dr. Hilary Koprowski (1916-2013)
Date: June 7, 2024 (Time TBD)
Location: Wistar Institute, Philadelphia
Sponsor: The Kosciuszko Foundation, Philadelphia Chapter
Escape of Ona Judge
Date: Spring 2024
Location: Philadelphia
Sponsor: Christ Church Preservation Trust
Bob Babbitt (1937 - 2021)
Date: Spring/Summer 2024
Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County
Sponsor: Joe Kreinar
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church
Date: Spring/Summer 2024
Location: Philadelphia
Sponsor: Celeste Morello & Catholic Church Preservation Society
John G. Johnson, Esq. (1842-1917)
Date: Spring/Summer 2024
Location: Philadelphia
Sponsor: Celeste Morello
Thomas J. Gola (1933 - 2014)
Date: Spring/Summer 2024
Location: LaSalle University, Philadelphia
Sponsor: LaSalle Athletics
Wyck House and Garden
Date: Spring/Summer 2024
Location: Wyck House and Garden, 6026 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia
Sponsor: Wyck Association
1971 Pittsburgh Pirates Lineup
Date: September 1, 2024 (Time TBD)
Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County
Sponsor: Heinz History Center
The President Pumping Engine
Date: October 17, 2024 (Time TBD)
Location: Friedensville, Lehigh County
Sponsor: Friedensville Mines Heritage, Lehigh University
Women of Idenlea
Date: Fall 2024
Location: Lower Merion, Montgomery County
Sponsor: Lower Merion Historical Society
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Date: Fall 2024
Location: Philadelphia
Sponsor: Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts
Keith Allen Haring (1958-1990)
Date: Fall 2024
Location: Kutztown, Berks County
Sponsor: Kutztown Historical Society & Robert Tuerk
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 (HANDS)
Pending PA Historical Marker Dedications
Charles "Teenie" Harris (1908-1998)
Date: TBD
Location: Mulford Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County
Sponsor: Preservation Pittsburgh
Local 8, Industrial Workers of the World
Date: TBD
Location: Catharine Street, Philadelphia
Sponsor: Industrial Workers of the World
PA Logging Railroad
Date: TBD
Location: Callen Run, Heath, Jefferson County
Sponsor: Jefferson County Historical Society
The Rosedale Banishment
Date: TBD
Location: Hinckston Run Reservoir, Cambria County
Sponsor: