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Special Event

Thursday, October 19 at 1:45 PM

2023 Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Awards

On Thursday, October 19, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia and Kreilick Conservation, LLC, are being honored by Preservation Pennsylvania with a Leadership Award for Stewardship for exceptional stewardship efforts by an individual or group on behalf of a significant historic resource (The Athenaeum of Philadelphia’s National Historic Landmark building) at its 2023 Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Awards.

Join our executive director, board members and other Athenaeum members for the awards ceremony and reception in Harrisburg (17 awards recipients this year, including The Athenaeum). State Representative Mary Isaacson’s office will present The Athenaeum with a citation during the ceremony.

Before the event, join us for a special tour of the State Capitol, arranged by Representative Isaacson’s office, including the famed Violet Oakley murals.

 

Schedule:

1:45 pm: Meet at entrance of the State Capitol to go through security

2 pm: Tour of State Capitol (approx. 30 minutes)

3 pm – 7 pm: 2023 Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Awards at the State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg

 

Ticket for Preservation PA event: $82

(Max registration: 32)

 

Note on Travel:

Pennsylvania State Capitol

501 N 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17120

 

The State Museum of Pennsylvania

300 North St, Harrisburg, PA 17120

Metered parking spaces and city parking garages are available within a 3 block radius of the Museum. The closest garage is South St. Garage at 220 South St Harrisburg, PA 17101. Visit Park Harrisburg for more information.

Amtrak has a quick and easy train ride from the 30th Street Station to Harrisburg as well.