December 08, 2023 - Harrisburg, PA
Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) officials and Department of General Services Secretary Reggie McNeil for the grand opening of the new Pennsylvania State Archives building at 1681 N. Sixth Street in Harrisburg. The building will open officially to the general public at 9:00 am on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, returning to its regular hours "Our state archivists work hard to preserve timeless treasures that tell the story of Pennsylvania. I'm proud to join the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission in celebrating the grand opening of a space that gives them the tools they need to preserve and maintain our archives," said Governor Josh Shapiro. "Understanding our history is key to determining the path forward - and I want Pennsylvanians for generations to come to be able to rediscover our history and learn from it. We're committed to reminding Pennsylvanians that these archives aren't just here to protect our Commonwealth's treasures - they're here for them to use." The Pennsylvania State Archives, which is part of PHMC, collects, preserves, and makes available for study the permanently valuable public records of the Commonwealth, with particular attention given to the records of state government. The State Archives also collects papers of private citizens and organizations relevant to Pennsylvania history.Speakers Include:Andrea Lowery -Executive Director, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum CommissionReggie McNeil - Secretary, Dept. of General ServicesGovernor Josh Shapiro
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