There are more than 2,500 historical markers located throughout Pennsylvania. The bright blue and yellow markers tell the story of Pennsylvania’s past from the well known to the not-quite-as-familiar and include subjects such as Native Americans and settlers, government and politics, athletes, entertainers, struggles for freedom and equality and factories and businesses.

The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission is taking nominations until June 1 for new markers to commemorate historic properties, persons and events of state or national significance.

Nominations must be submitted electronically by June 1 through PA-SHARE, PHMC’s web-based application that replaces the existing paper-based system.

Nominations are reviewed by a panel of independent historical experts from across the state. The panel recommendations are then presented to PHMC’s commissioners for review and a formal vote to approve, reject or modify the panel recommendations at their September 7 meeting.

Howard Pollman, Director of External Affairs at the PHMC is on Monday’s Smart Talk discuss what’s considered historic and the process for nominating something for a marker.

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