Andrea Lowery, serves as Executive Director and Chief of the Division of Architecture and Preservation for PHMC.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Erie Maritime Museum
The Erie Maritime Museum (EMM) is a cultural institution located in Erie, Pennsylvania, dedicated to preserving and showcasing the region's maritime heritage. Established in 1997, the museum was built to support the operations and historical interpretation of the...
James Hall
James E. Hall is the Site Administrator for the Erie Maritime Museum and a PHMC staff member. He replaced Walter Rybka in December of 2020. His background includes 13 years with the Delaware Division of Parks & Recreation including 4 years as Superintendent.
Melissa Mann
Melissa Mann serves as Director of the Bureau of Historic Sites & Museums for PHMC. Starting the role in 2021, she supervises 24 state-owned historic sites and museums along the Pennsylvania Trails of History. Mann previously served as site administrator at Drake...
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) is the state agency that stewards the U.S. Brig Niagara and Erie Maritime Museum. The PHMC is responsible for the collection, conservation, and interpretation of Pennsylvania's heritage. The commission cares for...