Historical Societies

Historical Societies

The Lumber Heritage Region is home to a rich tapestry of stories, preserved and shared through the efforts of local historical societies. These organizations serve as vital stewards of Pennsylvania’s heritage, safeguarding the artifacts, archives, and personal narratives that bring our history to life.

Explore this page to discover the historical societies that operate across our region, each contributing to the preservation of our shared past. Whether you’re researching local history, seeking unique educational opportunities, or simply curious about the communities that shaped the timber industry, these societies offer invaluable resources and connections.

Dive into the past and uncover the stories that continue to inspire and inform the future.

Historical Societies

Forest County Historical Society

Founded in 1977, it is the Forest County Historical Society's mission is to preserve and interpret the history of Forest County for future generations. We do this by collecting and caring for artifacts and documents, exhibiting the collection at our History Center, and offering... Read more

Historical Societies

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

Historical Societies

E.O. Austin Historical Society

The E.O. Austin Museum, named after the town’s founder, is the gem of the community of Austin. The museum has a wide variety of displays, including the Flood of 1911 that devastated the town when the Austin Dam broke and 78 lives were lost. Read more

Historical Societies

Clinton County Historical Society

The Clinton County Historical Society collects, preserves, and interprets the history of Clinton County. Established in 1921, the non-profit has grown tremendously with the continued goal of preserving the County’s treasures, and sharing them with the public through free prog... Read more

Historical Societies

Clearfield County Historical Society

We invite you to explore the origins and diversity of Clearfield County, Pennsylvania and its people. Here you can conduct research, browse our wealth of exhibits and publications, and join us in preserving and understanding our heritage as a diverse and dynamic people throu... Read more

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Clarion County Historical Society

Clarion County Historical Society was established in 1955 and includes a County history museum, genealogy and history library & archives. "Preserving the Legacy of Clarion County." Read more

Historical Societies

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

Historical Societies

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

Historical Societies

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

Historical Societies

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

Historical Societies

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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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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