Scranton to Host 2017 PHA Meeting
The Lackawanna Historical Society will host the 2017 PHA Annual Meeting from October 12 – 14, 2017… Read On
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Jean Soderlund wins the 2016 Philip S. Klein Prize
The 2016 Klein Prize for Best Book in Pennsylvania History is awarded to Jean Soderlund for Lenape Country: Delaware Valley Society Before William Penn published by the University of Pennsylvania Press… Read On
Michael Neiburg tells story of “Two Americas, Two Germanys” at the Friday Banquet
Michael S. Neiburg is the inaugural Chair of War Studies in the Department of National Security and Strategy at the United States Army War College. His published work focuses on the First and Second World Wars, notably the American and French experiences. Dr… Read On
Hitting the road for a trip to the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center
The Friday night banquet was held at the US Army Heritage and Education Center in Carlisle… Read On
PHA Comes to Ship!!
The opening plenary of the 2016 Annual Meeting focused on environmental and public history with a viewing of the documentary, “Mira Lloyd Dock: A Beautiful Crusade” followed by a panel discussion. A video of the event is available here: http://supmediasite.passhe… Read On
PHA Launches New Partnership with Temple University Press
Another highlight of the 2016 Annual Meeting was the relaunch of the Pennsylvania History Series… Read On
Highlights from the 2016 Conference
Highlights from the 2015 Conference
Last year’s conference, “Rethinking Pennsylvania History in the Digital Age,” hosted by Lebanon Valley College was a resounding success. On Friday evening, PHA President Michael Birkner announced winners of the Philip S. Klein and Robert Grant Crist Pennsylvania History Prizes for 2013-2014. The Klein Prize, awarded for best article in Pennsylvania History, was presented to Dr… Read On
2015 Student Research Poster Session a Resounding Success
As has become customary, the Student Research Poster Session was one of the highlights of the conference and featured eleven undergraduate and four graduate students. What a great way to support the next generation of Pennsylvania historians! First prize in the undergraduate division went to Rachel Baer of Susquehanna University (Dr. Ed Slavishak, mentor) for “‘Every Town Has… Read On
Pennsylvania History Journal Reaffirms Partnership with Penn State University Press
Over the past few years, Pennsylvania History: A Journal of Mid-Atlantic Studies has really blossomed under the skilled and passionate leadership of editor Linda Ries. In addition to a fabulous Winter issue, the most recent special issue on the Juniata Valley drew needed attention to an often overlooked part of the state… Read On