There are a number of resources that provide useful information to owners and stewards of historic properties. Please note that the listing of these web sites is for informational use only, and does not constitute endorsement.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
This State Commission reviews nominations to the National Register of Historic Places, conducts initial reviews of applications for the federal investment tax credit for the restoration and rehabilitation of historic properties, and provides information and technical assistance. Its Pennsylvania History and Museum Program and Keystone Historic Preservation Grants are available to eligible organizations. www.phmc.state.pa.us
National Park Service/National Heritage Areas
The Heritage Areas Toolbox provides links to preservation, conservation, education, community engagement and tourism tools and resources. Visit the Heritage Development Institute website for classes on the Basics of Heritage Areas.
Toolbox: www.cr.nps.gov/heritageareas/HDI/toolbox.htm
Institute: www.heritagedevelopmentinstitute.org/home
The National Register in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission has entered its complete inventory of National Register and National Historic Landmark properties in the Commonwealth on a new website called ARCH. It includes more than 3,000 National Register nominations. www.preservationalliance.com
The National Trust for Historic Preservation
The field office of the private, non-profit organization chartered by Congress in 1949 serves Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey. The Trust encourages public participation in preservation, provides limited financial assistance through grant and loan programs, and publishes widely. www.nthp.org
Preservation Pennsylvania
This statewide membership organization assists Pennsylvania communities and groups to protect and utilize the historic resources they want to preserve. It also monitors state legislative activity, publishes a newsletter, and administers a grant program for Philadelphia preservation projects. www.preservationpa.org
