FOREST COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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Our 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 informative events for all ages.

The Forest County Historical Society, founded in 1977, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization registered with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Charitable Organizations. It is the designated historical organization of Forest County, which collects, protects, and interprets the history and artifacts of Forest County, PA for today’s residents and visitors, as well as future generations. Our volunteers are happy to assist you with genealogy and other research. Use our Contact page or call the museum to make an appointment.

The History Center offers a wide variety of exhibits, research and genealogy archives, and events to entertain and educate the public. We invite you to come to explore Forest County’s rich history, research your family tree, and enjoy our lectures, demonstrations, and other family-friendly events.

We are open Tuesdays noon to 8:00 with the lecture series at 7:00, then Wednesday through Saturday noon to four. This is from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Fridays and Saturdays during September and October noon to four o’clock are the fall hours and then we close for the winter. The best way to contact us is through email. The best way to contact us is through email.