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The historical marker program, established in 1946, is one of the Commission’s oldest and most popular programs. The blue and gold markers located throughout the state highlight people, places, and events significant in state and national history. More than 2,000 cast aluminum markers tell the stories of Native Americans and settlers, government and politics, athletes, entertainers, artists, struggles for freedom and equality, factories and businesses, and a multitude of other topics.

Old Economy Village was the home of the the Harmony Society, a nineteenth century Christian communal group. Established in 1824.

Virginia designated Monroe Park in Goldvein, Virginia as the official state gold mining interpretive center in 1991. All State Museums

The park features a gold mining camp area, museum, living history programs, gold panning demonstrations, and interpretive programs.

Alabama designated Landmark Park in Dothan as the official state agricultural museum in 1992. All State Museums

Washington Park Arboretum was designated the official state arboretum of Washington in 1995. The Washington Park Arboretum (University of Washington Botanical Gardens near Seattle) is internationally recognized for its woody plant collections on 230 acres. All State Plants - All State Flowers

Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh consist of Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Science Center, Carnegie Museum of Art, and The Andy Warhol Museum. The Carnegie Institute and Library Complex was designated a landmark by the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation in 1970. National Register #79002158 (1979). All Pennsylvania Landmarks