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Dig into Your Roots at the 2018 Farm Show
So, you are enjoying the delights of the Farm Show and you misplaced your spouse and kids. Where to find them? At the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission booth at the 2018 Farm Show? Maybe...
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5 Things about Preservation in 2017
It’s that time of year again! The end of December brings about all sorts of “Year in Review” lists and we didn’t want to disappoint you and not provide our annual “preservation in 2017” post. So much...
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Don’t PASS up this post about our new forms!
Archaeology can be pretty slow in the winter, but like you, we’re gearing up for the spring field season! We thought we’d PASS some time updating a few things. Thinking of spring on these grey winter...
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Sharing PA-SHARE
Over its 50 years of operation, the PA State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO) has produced and received a large and varied quantity of archival materials. This includes Environmental Review...
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What’s in a name like “Pennsylvania Archaeological Data Synthesis: The Beaver...
The Pennsylvania Archaeological Data Synthesis: The Beaver Creek Watershed B is a mouthful of words, to say the least. In my spare time (when I am not acting in my official capacity as a Pennsylvania...
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PASS: More than an Acronym or a Site Number
The Pennsylvania Archaeological Site Survey (PASS) is the Commonwealth’s inventory of recorded archaeological sites. The program officially started in the late 1970s—when site files held by the...
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ReGIS isn’t foolin’! Electronic submissions and online data entry are here!
It may be the time of year when we all joke around and partake in fun pranks to celebrate April Fools Day, but we’re not joking when we say that your life is about to get easier. Why? Electronic...
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“Ketchup” with Pittsburgh’s H.J. Heinz
Did you know that Pittsburg’s H.J. Heinz was one progressive dude!? First, some context… A few weeks ago, we introduced you to the exciting new data management system, PA-SHARE, that will be up and...
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We LOVE Barns!
The PA SHPO’s staff has been thinking a lot about barns. But then again, who doesn’t?! Ever since 2015 was designated the Year of the Pennsylvania Barn, we’ve been strategizing ways to help ensure a...
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Special Announcement! Online Data Entry & Project Review Forms
July 2nd is the day we start doing things a little bit differently here at the PA SHPO: online data entry and required project review forms! Here is what we first announced in our April 4, 2018 blog:...
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Intern Insights: CRM @ Ridley Creek State Park
A significant part of any good management plan is an understanding of the significance of identified resources. This summer we are looking at resources in Ridley Creek State Park in Delaware...
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Things You Need to Know: Environmental Review Updates
There are always lots of “Things You Need to Know” in today’s world, and this week’s post features a few from our Environmental Review staff. Online Data Entry for Above Ground Resources We’ve been...
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Special Announcement! New in CRGIS…
We had a new release in CRGIS this week. Most of the changes were things that will just make it move more smoothly for you, but there are two things that we wanted to point out: You can now see...
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PA Historic Preservation Blog 2018 Year in Review
This week I’m counting down to the 10 most popular blog post written in 2018! Its been awhile since we’ve done this kind of “year in review” for you loyal readers, so I thought it might be fun and...
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CRGIS in the Classroom
If you use Pennsylvania’s Cultural Resources GIS (CRGIS) on a regular basis, you already know that it is an invaluable resource for preservation planning and research– a one-stop shop for survey and...
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Offbeat Outing: The Green Book in Philadelphia
Some of my colleagues are known to check their Facebook accounts while they drink their morning coffee, and on more than one occasion that has resulted in a Facebook message or email with the subject...
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Special Announcement! PA SHPO looking for Archaeology Intern
The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office is seeking an archaeology research intern to help with the development of a proactive, statewide survey program: the Pennsylvania Archaeological Site...
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The Pennsylvania Archaeological Site Survey (PASS), A Look Forward and Back
Did you know that Pennsylvania contains over 25,300 recorded archaeological sites? That’s not counting several hundred archaeological finds, such as isolated projectile points, which we don’t count as...
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Supporting the Section 106 Review Process
One of the many roles for all State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs), including Pennsylvania’s, outlined in the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) is to advise, assist, and consult on the...
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Preserving Laurel Hill CCC Camps – Part 2
This post is the second of two highlighting the work of two recent interns to preserve WPA-era Civilian Conservation Corps camps at Laurel Hill State Park. You can read Part 1 and the history of the...
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