Halifax, Pennsylvania

Archaeology, Cemetery, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

Restoration of country school called Taylor's School for educational purposes.

Erie, Pennsylvania

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

Each year historical programs are scheduled for members and the public is welcome. We work together with the Lawrence Park Historical Society, the Erie County History Center and Wesleyville, which was part of Harborcreek Township until May 31, 1912. The Society is part of ERIE YESTERDAY; this is a network of county historical societies and museums which promote local history. Furthermore, we participate with the Harborcreek Township Supervisiors, the Harbor Creek School District & the Harborcreek Chamber of Commerce for community events.

Fallsington, Pennsylvania

Cemetery, Culture, History, Historic House, Military

Historic Fallsington, Inc. (HFI) preserves six buildings including a hand-hewn Log House, Federal-style Townhouse, Tavern and General Store.

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Park

The Somerset Historical Center is a 150 acre rural history museum located 4 miles north of the town of Somerset, Pennsylvania. The Somerset Historical Center preserves the history of life in rural southwestern Pennsylvania from the times of the region's first farmers to the present day through exhibits, workshops and educational programs. The Historical Center serves as the headquarters of the Historical & Genealogical Society of Somerset County. Permanent orientation exhibits and videos can be seen in the Visitors Center, constructed in 1997. The Visitors Center is also home to the Historical Society’s Genealogical Research Library and additional changing exhibits.

Pottsville, Pennsylvania

General, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

The Historical Society offers a variety of resources to aid the genealogist in their search for their ancestors. While some are HSSC reprints or publications and are available for purchase; others may be viewed in the library such as: maps, microfilms, newspapers and more. Below is an idea of what we carry in the various categories.

Hanover, Pennsylvania

Historic House, Historical Society

Alexandria, Pennsylvania

General, History, Historic House

The Hartslog Heritage Museum is a general history museum that focuses on the Hartslog area, including Alexandria, Porter Township, and Waterstreet. The museum occupies the second floor of the Alexandria Memorial Public Library, and its varied exhibits display a wide range of artifacts made or used by Hartslog area people: general store items, period furniture and clothing, a large number of tools of various trades, locally produced fine art, tableware, as well as documentary materials such as photographs and business records.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Culture, History, Historic House

Historic Harrisburg Association is dedicated to the promotion of the preservation and enjoyment of Harrisburg's historic neighborhoods and landmarks. Through advocacy and education, HHA helps to preserve the city's human scale and evidence of its physical and social history. It seeks to contribute to the city's economic vitality and to build an appreciation of the city's history and a sense of community and place. Our mission is not merely to save old buildings but to help members of the community understand how these buildings and landmarks connect us to the past and provide a map for our future.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

Please visit our new online home of The Historical Society of Dauphin County and the John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion. The Historical Society of Dauphin County (HSDC) was founded in 1869 and has been headquartered at the Harris-Cameron Mansion, a National Historic Landmark, since 1941.

North East, Pennsylvania

Culture, History, Historic House

Opened in 1875, Hornby School is a restored one-room schoolhouse museum on the National Register of Historic Places.