Sean Adkins

The Drake Well Museum and Park tells not only of the evolution of oil drilling, but also the sacrifices made by those diverse people who labored to make their fortunes. These #videos offer a #behindthescenes glimpse into Titusville history. ➡ bit.ly/DrakeWellMuseum

June is #NationalDairyMonth! The State #Archives scans content for a variety of projects & presentations. A recent patron order summited by the @PAAgriculture requested pre-2000 images of the American Dairy Show. - pastatearchives.com

.@PHMC is celebrating the 50th anniversary of "Pennsylvania Heritage" magazine by posting stories from each decade. This Fall 1995 article tells the story of photographer John Aked Mather, who, for more than 50 years, recorded the birth of the oil industry. The Englishman chronicled how Pennsylvania’s oil boom would forever change the way the nation – and the world – lived, worked, and played. ➡ bit.ly/4bjuiW7 #PAHeritage50

On June 28, 1896, a cave-in at the Newton Coal Company's Twin Shaft Colliery in Pittston, Pa., claimed the lives of 58 miners, triggering an investigation. Many of the victims of the disaster were Irish and Lithuanian immigrants. In June 1992, @PHMC dedicated a historical maker that commemorates the tragedy. ➡ phmc.info/MinerRecord

Deadline to apply is May 18! #PreservationMonth pahistoricpreservation.com/wanted-shpo-pr…

#Update - The Pennsylvania State Archives will soon begin its long-awaited move to 1681 North Sixth St., Harrisburg, Pa. Starting tomorrow (5/8), The Pennsylvania State Archives will suspend the processing of all mail and email reference requests. The new State #Archives building is expected to open in late September 2023. - phmc.info/ArchBuildAlert

It's #USPostageStampDay 📬! Joseph Priestley is best remembered for his discovery of oxygen. But, did you know that he also has a commemorative postage stamp? Which year was this #stamp issued? #TrailsofMystery ➡ phmc.info/Priestley

On July 1, 1913, Civil War veterans gathered in observance of the Battle of Gettysburg. Addressed by Pres. Woodrow Wilson, this was the 1st general reunion of both the Union and Confederate armies. 53,000 veterans attended. Images preserved by the State #Archives. #OnThisDay

Did you know? Some people never show #COVID19 symptoms but are super spreaders of the virus. Wearing a mask helps prevent us from spreading the illness to others.

On #ExploreWednesday learn about Mountain Laurel, the official state flower of Pennsylvania, and the unique adaptation that helps it to survive. #MountainLaurel #PAStateFlower #PAStateSymbols 🌼youtu.be/XMj1UybuKxk

Help a PA endangered species! White-Nose Syndrome is causing loss of the Little Brown Bat. Help halt the decline. Build a Bat House! A single bat eats over 6,000 insects each night. #EndangeredSpeciesDay @NWF link to build a bat house ow.ly/gMP450zHrF8

The most important for Pennsylvanians to remember is to stay calm, STAY HOME, stay safe. #COVID19 #FlattenTheCurve #Stayhome

Enslaved African people survived the voyage, debarking on the Delaware River waterfront as early as 1639. These courageous people persevered & performed integral roles in building PA & the nation. @PHMC dedicate this marker in 2016 @phillyseaport ➡️ phmc.info/400YearsPA

Since the 1940s, the Slinky has remained a staple of American childhood. On Aug. 30, join PHMC in celebrating this classic #toy. 👉 phmc.info/2OVBqyQ

Soon, schools across the commonwealth will welcome returning students. #DidYouKnow? About one century ago all students, regardless of grade, shared one classroom. Here's a bit of #FirstDayPA history to kick-off another successful school year. #Archives #BackToSchool @PADeptofEd

#DidYouKnow? Formed August 13, 1878, Lackawanna County was the last Pennsylvania county to be created. The name "Lackawanna" is derived from a Native American word meaning, "stream that forks." #OnThisDay #Archives

#DidYouKnow? Venango County's McClintock No. 1 oil well has produced continuously since August 1861. As a testament to its longevity, McClintock No. 1 is known as the world's oldest continuously producing oil well. #PaProud @DrakeWellMuseum 👉 phmc.info/2uRVHxy

This #free smartphone 📱technology will help visitors who are blind or have low vision experience @PHMC PHMC museums in a new way. @airaio @FNLNiagara @StateMuseumPA @PAMilMuseum @rrmuseumpa @OldEconomyVil @LandisValley ⬇️ phmc.info/303lbVG

It's opening day at the 2019 @LittleLeague Series! ⚾️🧢 Here's the story of how it all began in Williamsport, Pa. #baseball #PreservationHappensHere 👉 phmc.info/2gCFhP5