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    Pennsylvania State Archives

    Visit The Pennsylvania State Archives

    Established in 1903, The Pennsylvania State Archives is the official repository for permanently valuable government records dating back to the founding of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1681.  

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    Hours

    Mon
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    Wed
    Thu
    Fri
    Sat

    Sun
    CLOSED
    CLOSED
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    2nd Sat. each month,
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    CLOSED

     

    Holidays: we are closed on all state holidays.