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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania was the birthplace of American democracy, hosting the Constitutional Convention and serving as the nation's capital. Extensive historical societies preserve this foundational heritage.

Capital: Harrisburg Pop: 13.0 million Statehood: 1787

Historical Societies in Pennsylvania(1)

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Historical Society of Pennsylvania

Founded in 1824, preserves over 21 million documents and 300,000 graphic images documenting Pennsylvania and national history.

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