Yesterday was history!   There are hundreds of small and mid-sized history and heritage organizations in Southeastern Pennsylvania, and they face many similar challenges—a lack of funding, inadequate marketing resources, and a need to attract more visitors, members, and volunteers. To support these organizations in addressing these challenges, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania created the History Affiliates program which was funded by the Barra Foundation.  The program provided services to support small and mid-sized history organizations through a monthly newsletter, professional development workshops, mentoring through AASLH’s StEPs Program, and an awards program, which recognized the accomplishments of the region’s history organizations through its History in Pennsylvania “HIP” Awards.