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.
Muhammed Ali's Training Camp
Date: June 1, 2023 (Time TBD)
Location: 58 Sculps Hill Road, Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County
Sponsor: Fighter's Heaven
Contact: https://fightersheaven.com
The Highlands
Date: June 3, 2023 (Time TBD)
Location: The Highlands, 7001 Sheaff Lane, Fort Washington, Montgomery County
Sponsor: Highlands Historical Society
Contact: https://www.highlandshistorical.org
Mount Pleasant
Date: June 19, 2023 (Time TBD)
Location: Fairmount Park, 2800 Mt Pleasant Drive, Philadelphia
Sponsor: Mount Pleasant Mansion
Contact: https://www.parkcharms.org/mount-pleasant
Marshalls Creek Explosion
Date: June 26, 2023 (Time TBD)
Location: 5175 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg, Monroe County
Sponsor: Middle Smithfield Township
Contact: https://www.middlesmithfieldtownship.com/
Charles Brockden Brown (1771-1810)
Date: July 19, 2023 (Time TBD)
Location: Philadelphia
Sponsor: Charles Brockden Brown Society
Contact: https://brockdenbrownsociety.cah.ucf.edu
The Haines Shoe House
Date: July 19, 2023 (Time TBD)
Location: 197 Shoe House Road, York, York County
Sponsor: Lincoln Highway Legacy
Contact: https://www.lincolnhighwaypa.com
Bob Babbitt (1937 - 2021)
Date: July 23, 2023 (Time TBD)
Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County
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Local 8, Industrial Workers of the World
Date: August 2023 (Date and Time TBD)
Location: Catharine Street, Philadelphia
Sponsor: Industrial Workers of the World
Contact: https://www.iww.org
The Ford Station Underground Railroad
Date: August 8, 2023 (Time TBD)
Location: Parade & 12th Street, Erie, Erie County
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Hakim's Bookstore
Date: August 12, 2023 (Time TBD)
Location: Hakim's Bookstore and Gift Shop, S. 52nd Street, Philadelphia
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Lewis Robert "Hack" Wilson (1900-1948)
Date: August 25, 2023 (Time TBD)
Location: Ellwood City, Lawrence County
Sponsor: Ellwood City Area Historical Society
Contact: https://ellwoodhistory.org
1971 Pittsburgh Pirates Lineup
Date: September 1, 2023 (Time TBD)
Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County
Sponsor: Heinz History Center
Contact: https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org
Women of Idenlea
Date: September 1, 2023 (Time TBD)
Location: Lower Merion, Montgomery County
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Pennsylvania State Archives (Rededication)
Date: September 2023 (Date and Time TBD)
Location: New Archives Building, 1681 North 6th Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin County
Sponsor: PHMC
Contact: https://www.phmc.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx
John G. Johnson, Esq. (1842-1917)
Date: September 2023 (Date and Time TBD)
Location: Philadelphia
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Sheep Rock Shelter
Date: September 2023 (Time and Date TBD)
Location: Hollidaysburg, Blair County
Sponsor: Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology, Inc.
Contact: https://www.pennsylvaniaarchaeology.com
Richard L. Thornburgh
Date: September 2, 2023 (Time TBD)
Location: Rosslyn Farm, Allegheny County
Sponsor: Rosslyn Farms Borough
Contact: https://www.rosslynfarmspa.gov/
The Rosedale Banishment
Date: September 7, 2023 (Time TBD)
Location: Hinckston Run Reservoir, Cambria County
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The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Date: September 14, 2023
Location: TBD
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Charles "Teenie" Harris (1908 - 1998)
Date: September 22, 2023 (Time TBD)
Location: Mulford Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County
Sponsor: Preservation Pittsburgh
Contact: http://www.preservationpgh.org
Allan P. Jaffe (1935 - 1987)
Date: October 2023 (Date and Time TBD)
Location: Pottsville, Schuylkill County
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Allentown State Hospital
Date: October 3, 2023 (Time TBD)
Location: Hanover Avenue, Allentown, Lehigh County
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Edward Lee Morgan (1938-1972)
Date: October 14, 2023 (Time TBD)
Location: TBD
Sponsor: All That Jazz Philly
Contact: https://phillyjazz.us
Battle of Edge Hill
Date: December 7, 2023 (Time TBD)
Location: North Penn VFW Post 676, 2519 Jenkintown Rd, Glenside, Montgomery County
Sponsor: North Penn VFW Post 676
Contact: https://northpennvfw676.com