The Historical Society of Dauphin County and the John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion was founded in 1869 and has been headquartered at the Harris-Cameron Mansion, a National Historic Landmark, since 1941. The mission of the HSDC is to collect, preserve, exhibit, publish, and promote interest in the history of Dauphin County for the education, enjoyment, and …
The Berks History Center is an educational center that serves to engage and excite our community by interpreting its unique past to understand the present and inspire the future. Founded in 1869, the BHC is a museum and library located at 940 Centre Avenue, in Reading, Pennsylvania. “The mission of the Historical Society of Berks …
Through a broad range of activities, The Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County seeks to promote a greater appreciation of the Indiana community’s rich heritage and a better understanding of life today. We invite you to use our site for information and educational purposes. The Society is located in the town of Indiana, the …
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On September 19, 1925, the Greene County Historical Society was incorporated with the original mission of “collecting and preserving books, papers, records, writings and relics, legal, civil, military and otherwise, relating to the history of Greene County, Pennsylvania and adjacent counties.” At first, the Greene County Historical Society was housed in one room in the …
The Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Museum and Library occupies a three story brick building built by Dr. John Ruan in 1796, and is home to a unique and historic collection of Civil War and Grand Army of the Republic artifacts, books, and memorabilia. In 1985, the building was placed on the Register …
The Governor Wolf Historical Society was founded in February of 1958 after the Wolf Academy Restoration Society and Bath Area Historical Society merged under the presidency of Elias W. Spengler. Today the Society is active in preserving the Lehigh Valley’s rich historic heritage. We are restoring the Ralston-McKeen House, Wolf Academy and the Siegfried Log …
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The Fayette County Historical Society was founded and incorporated in 1982. It was first organized as the Uniontown Area Historical Society but changed its name to reflect the need for a county-wide charter as had been incorporated in the 19th century by the Fayette County Historical and Genealogical Society. Our mission statement reads: “The purpose …