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Historical Societies

Jersey Shore Historical Society

The Historical Society of Jersey Shore is a 501(c)3 corporation founded in 1962. The founders of the society were a group of historic and civic minded women who knew that the history of the town and surrounding area must be preserved. The Society purchased the Samuel B. Moss ho... Read more

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Lycoming County Historical Society

The Taber Museum chronicles the history of north central Pennsylvania, from American Indian occupation through 21st century industry and life. Exhibits include an American Indian gallery, a Fine and Decorative Arts gallery, the Shempp Model Train exhibit with over 300 toy trains,... Read more

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McKean County Historical Society & Museum

We provide a visual and educational history of McKean County and the services necessary to further explore and understand our county's place in history. The Old Jail Museum, located in the former county jail, which was built in 1875-76, is a wonderful place to visit and discover ... Read more

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The Punxsutawney Historical & Genealogical Website

Long before Punxsutawney became synonymous with Groundhog Day festivities, the land was steeped in rich traditions and ancient lore. The very roots of Punxsutawney’s famed groundhog legend trace back to the first inhabitants of the region—the Delaware Indians—who wove their own t... Read more

Museums

Peter Herdic Transportation Museum

The Peter Herdic Transportation Museum is a 501 C3 non-profit organization. We explore surface transportation "Rivers, Rails and Roads" of Lycoming County. Fully restored Pullman railcar and museum also available for private functions. Read more

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Elk County Historical Society

The Elk County Historical Society was founded May 21, 1964 and incorporated in 1974; located in the heart of Ridgway, Pennsylvania, the county seat of Elk County and a National Historic Register District. Read more

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Bloomington Grove Historical Society

The goal of the Blooming Grove Historical Society is to preserves the history of Hepburn Township and the surrounding area. German Baptist Brethren, who were encouraged to come to Pennsylvania by William Penn, settled in Lycoming County. Their beliefs were simplicity in life styl... Read more

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Bradford Landmark Society

Preserving the History of the Tuna Valley and Bradford, McKean County, Pennsylvania United States of America. The Mission of the Bradford Landmark Society is to promote interest in the history of the Tuna Valley by acquiring and preserving artifacts and by presenting its heritage... Read more

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Brockway Area Historical Society

The Brockway Area Historical Society, founded in 1953, is a not-for-profit educational institution whose mission is to promote an understanding of the history of the Brockway, PA area by collecting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting that history and its relationship to the ... Read more

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Cambria County Historical Society

The mission of Cambria County Historical Society is to preserve and promote the history of Cambria County through its museum collections, library, and archives. Read more

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Cameron County Historical Society

Cameron County Historical Society - Research Center Explore the History of the people of Cameron County through the Little Museum and our Historical & Genealogy Research Center. Little Museum is located on the Scenic Bucktail Trail, PA Route 120, about 9 miles South of Empo... Read more

Attractions

Centre County Historical Society

Founded in 1904, the Centre County Historical Society (CCHS) is the oldest and largest history organization in the county, serving as the official historical society of Centre County. It is a membership and volunteer based educational non-profit organization that works collaborat... Read more

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