Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

History, Historic House, Historical Society

An Adams County Historical Society was organized in 1888 and continued in operation for almost one year. A second society was organized in 1934 and ceased to function when its president died two years later. The third and present society began meeting in 1939. A charter of incorporation was secured the following year. The county commissioners offered some space in the basement of the courthouse, which the officers used to create a library, archives, and museum. In 1959 the society entered into a 39-year lease of the oldest building on the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Gettysburg. Completed in 1832, this building was last used as a dormitory during the 1953-1954 year. The historical society occupied this building in 1961.

Tarentum, Pennsylvania

Culture, History, Historical Society, Library, Military

Glass, Steel, and Aluminum industries were the economic growth engines for the A-K river valley towns that grew in the shadow of Pittsburgh, attracting entrepreneurs, immigrant labor, and union organizers. You are invited to join in the efforts of the Allegheny-Kiski Valley Historical Society to preserve and celebrate the unique history of this region.
The Museum; Take a look at the A-K Heritage Museum, a beautiful 1931 Art Deco Building in Tarentum - the cobalt blue glass walls in the ballroom - the murals that tell the story of the home front during WWII - the aluminum collection from the world's first production plant for aluminum - the Tarentum Glass collection - and much more.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Culture, History

Landisville, Pennsylvania

History, Historical Society

Gardners, Pennsylvania

Children's, Culture, History, Historic House, Natural History, Park, Science, Specialized

The museum opened on June 5, 2010, as a tribute to the thousands of men, women and families who have hiked and maintained the 2,189 mile long hiking trail that passes through 14 states from Maine to Georgia. Located in the Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Gardners, Pennsylvania, the museum is conveniently near Carlisle, Gettysburg and Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

Ashland, Pennsylvania

General, History, Historical Society

The Ashland Area Historic Preservation Society was established on February 24, 1999. The Society encompasses the history of: Ashland, Locust Dale, Lavelle, Gordon, Fountain Springs, Girardville, and surrounding areas. We are locals who have lived here all of our lives, out-of-stater's who have roots in the area, and newcomers who want to learn more about the place we now call home.

Alburtis, Pennsylvania

History, Historical Society, Library, Park

The borough of Alburtis was incorporated in 1913 by the joining of two boroughs, Alburtis & Lockridge. The Alburtis-Lockridge Historical Society began in 1976, the year of our country's bicentennial. We are a group to preserve the history of the villages of Alburtis and Lock Ridge.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Art, History, Natural History, Science

Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania

History, Historic House

Apollo, Pennsylvania

General, History, Historical Society

The Apollo Area Historical Society, located in Apollo PA maintains Drake's Log Cabin, and the local historical museum, located in the old W.C.T.U. building.

Kittanning, Pennsylvania

History

Avonmore, Pennsylvania

Culture, History, Historical Society

The last Decennial Census was in 2010, giving Avonmore a population of 1,011 people. The community of Avonmore is located in Westmoreland County. The 2010 Census gave Westmoreland County a population of 365,169 people. This means that Avonmore had 0.28% of the county's total population, making it Westmoreland's 24th most populous community.