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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.

June 2023 Update: Due to production backlog, many marker dedications have been postponed. This calendar will be updated as more dedications are scheduled.

Upcoming PA Historical Marker Dedication Events 

Hakim's Bookstore
Date: September 23, 2023, 11:00 AM
Location: Hakim's Bookstore and Gift Shop, 210 S. 52nd Street, Philadelphia
Sponsor: Hakim's Bookstore and Gift Shop
Contacthttps://hakimsbookstore.com

Out of This Furnace
Date: September 28, 2023, 11:00 AM
Location: Edgar Thomson Steel Works, Braddock, Allegheny County
Sponsor: Woodland Hills Foundation
Contact: https://www.woodlandhillsfoundation.com

USS Michigan/Wolverine (Rededication)
Date: October 11, 2023, 10:00 AM
Location: Wolverine Park at Erie Maritime Museum, 34 State Street, Erie, Erie County
Sponsor: Erie-Western PA Port Authority & Erie Maritime Museum
Contacthttps://www.eriemaritimemuseum.org/

Pennsylvania State Archives (Rededication)
Date: October 2023 (Time TBD)
Location: New Archives Building, 1681 North 6th Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin County
Sponsor:  PHMC
Contacthttps://www.phmc.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx

Radio Station KDKA (Rededication)
Date: November 2, 2023  (Time TBD)
Location: TBD, Allegheny County
Sponsor:  National Museum of Broadcasting
Contacthttp://www.nmbpitt.org 

Battle of Edge Hill
Date: December 7, 2023, 11:00 AM
Location: North Penn VFW Post 676, 2519 Jenkintown Rd, Glenside, Montgomery County
Sponsor: North Penn VFW Post 676
Contacthttps://northpennvfw676.com

Allan P. Jaffe (1935 - 1987)
DateMay 11, 2024 (Time TBD)
LocationPottsville, Schuylkill County
Sponsor:  Joe Stolarick

1971 Pittsburgh Pirates Lineup
Date: September 1, 2024 (Time TBD)
Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County
Sponsor: Heinz History Center
Contacthttps://www.heinzhistorycenter.org


Pending PA Historical Marker Dedications 

Allentown State Hospital
DateTBD
Location: Hanover Avenue, Allentown, Lehigh County
Sponsor:  
Contact

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

Charles "Teenie" Harris (1908-1998)
Date: TBD
Location: Mulford Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County
Sponsor: Preservation Pittsburgh
Contacthttp://www.preservationpgh.org

Dr. Chevalier Jackson (1865-1958)
Date: TBD
Location: 3431 Neiffer Road, Schwenksville, Montgomery County
Sponsor:  Sunrise Mill/Montgomery County
Contacthttps://www.montcopa.org/931/Sunrise-Mill 

Dr. Hillary Koprowski (1916-2013)
Date: TBD
Location: Wistar Institute, Philadelphia
Sponsor:  The Kosciuszko Foundation, Philadelphia Chapter
Contacthttps://thekf.org/category/philadelphia/ 

Edward Lee Morgan (1938-1972)
Date: TBD
Location: African Cultural Art Forum 
Sponsor: All That Jazz Philly
Contacthttps://phillyjazz.us

Ford Underground Railroad Station
Date: TBD
Location: Parade & 12th Street, Erie, Erie County
Sponsor: Kevin Johnson
Contact

John G. Johnson, Esq. (1842-1917)
Date: TBD
Location: Philadelphia
Sponsor:  Saul Ewing Law Firm & Celeste Morello
Contacthttps://www.saul.com

Keith Allen Haring (1958-1990)
DateTBD
LocationKutztown, Berks County
Sponsor:  Kutztown Historical Society & Robert Tuerk
Contact: http://www.kutztownhistory.org

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

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

Piper Aircraft
Date: TBD
Location: Piper Aviation Museum, Lock Haven, Clinton County
Sponsor: Piper Aviation Museum
Contacthttps://www.pipermuseum.com

The Rosedale Banishment
Date: TBD
Location: Hinckston Run Reservoir, Cambria County
Sponsor:  
Contact

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania 
Date: TBD
Location: Philadelphia
Sponsor:  Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts
Contacthttps://www.pacourts.us/judicial-administration

Women of Idenlea
Date: TBD
Location: Lower Merion, Montgomery County
Sponsor:  
Contact

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