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The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission provides information on historic architecture, National Register nominations and properties, oral history, historic documents, objects and artifacts, and historic sites to teachers. The Historical and Museum Commission has twenty-seven historic sites and museums which provide various heritage education activities, services, and materials. There are many other agencies dealing with heritage education on a local level in Pennsylvania, especially through the Heritage Parks system.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission P.O. Box 1026 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1026 (717)-783-9918 FAX (717)772-0920 e-mail (Carol Lee, Division of Preservation Services)
The Easton Heritage Alliance provides materials regarding historic architecture, national register properties, oral history, community history, and historic sites.
Easton Heritage Alliance P.O. Box 994 643 Ferry Street Easton, PA 18042
Historic Harrisburg Association 1230 N. Third Street Harrisburg, PA 17102 717-233-4646 FAX: 717-233-0635
The Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation provides a wide range of heritage education materials, services, and workshops for local educators on a variety of topics, including historic architecture, national register properties, oral history, historic documents, historic farms, community history, objects and artifacts, historic sites, architects, industrial history, engineering, and landscape history. The Foundation offers at least six workshops per year, and provides audio-visuals and traveling trunks. One Station Square, Suite 450 Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1134 412-471-5808 FAX: 412-471-1633
The Steel Industry Heritage Corporation provides heritage education services dealing with oral history, community history, objects and artifacts, historic sites, and folklore, as well a providing traditional arts apprenticeships through their "Tricks of the Trade" program. Workshops are provided for educators dealing with curriculum writing and grant writing. You can visit The Steel Industry Heritage Corporation at their Web Page .
Steel Industry Heritage Corporation 338 E. Ninth Avenue, First Floor Homestead, PA 15120 412-464-4316 FAX: 412-464-4417
The Foundation for Architecture is a source for programs, publications, and materials on architecture and design.
One Penn Center at Suburban Station Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-569-3187
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has a Costewardship Property in Pennsylvania.
Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19144 215-848-1777
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