March 8, 2010 CHARTER DAY!

Pennsylvania Charter Day Means FREE ADMISSION!

Though we don’t have a complete list of those participating, many state museums will observe Pennsylvania’s Charter Day with free admissions.

On March 4, 1681, King Charles II of Great Britain gave William Penn the charter for the land that became Pennsylvania. As part of its mission, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission annually celebrates Heritage Week and Charter Day at The State Museum in Harrisburg and at various state historical sites across the state.

Charter Day was enacted by Governor Rendell.

Call any state or historical site administered by PHMC to find out if they are honoring Charter Day. Also, some other museums and historical sites not administered by the PMHC honor Charter Day, such as the Eckley Miners Village, in Weatherly, PA, as an example.