The Lawrence County Historical Society is located in New Castle. The home of former tin plate mogul, George Greer, is resplendent in its glorious woodwork and fine leaded beveled glass made by the Fry Glass Company in Rochester, Pennsylvania.
Organizations
In 1977, a group of Forest County enthusiasts gathered to organize a Forest County Historical Society "to collect and preserve all materials about the history of Forest County and to preserve historical buildings and structures within the County."
The Erie Planetarium is a division of the Erie County Historical Society which has over 500 members. Members receive free admission and benefits at all ECHS sites.
The Foundation established in 1971, December 14, is a non-profit organization. The name of Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation comes from the County name where it is situated.
The Fayette County Historical Society is a non-profit organization established in 1971. Its mission and purpose are to find, collect, and preserve materials that portray the history of the county and the society.
The Society's goal is to arouse interest in local history and historic preservation through education, publications, meetings and events. Since its inception, the Society has grown to include more than 550 members and a permanent museum.
The Latrobe Area Historical Society of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, is dedicated to the collection, study and documentation of the Latrobe community's heritage and to the preservation of local history and its ethnic roots.Periodically the Society offers to the public special programs of his
The mission of the Ligonier Valley Historical Society discover, collect, preserve and disseminate any material which will help to establish or illustrate the exploration, settlement, development and general history of the Ligonier Valley area.
The McKeesport Heritage Center operates a museum and a research center. The museum has numerous displays of local memorabilia, including old photographs.
Linesville Historical Society is located in downtown Linesville at 120 Erie Street - on the corner of Erie and South Pymatuning.
The Kane Depot Preservation Society was formed in 1995 to acquire and preserve the old Pennsylvania Railroad Station in Kane, PA.
The Society houses historical archives for genealogical research and excellent folios on Harborcreek families, cemeteries and other history. The Society office includes a reference library and several items such as the cemetery list in quick access format on the computer.
The mission of the Society for Contemporary Craft is to engage the public in the creative experience as expressed through contemporary craft.The organization seeks to move viewers beyond familiar frames of reference and challenge them to think in new ways about art, while also raising standards o
Lake Shore Railway Historical Society is governed by a member-elected Board of Directors that meets monthly to conduct LSRHS business.Lake Shore Railway Historical Society's mission is to preserve, enjoy and share the memory, history and experience of railroading, particularly that of northwester
The Elk County Historical Society is located in Ridgway, the county seat of Elk County which is in northwest Pennsylvania. Our organization consists of a Victorian Era house and the Robinson museum containing exhibits, a book store, and the genealogy room.
The Ridgway Heritage Council is a volunteer-based non-profit corporation dedicated to downtown revitalization, focusing on historic preservation.
The Greenville Area Historical Society was established in 1978 by a group of dedicated Greenville citizens to preserve the town's rich history. The Society maintains a museum and regularly presents programs such as ethnic heritage festivals, lectures, and walking tours of downtown.
Opened in October 1988, Perryopolis Area Heritage Society is managed by local enthusiasts who want to preserve, promote, and develop the town's and neighborhood's historical structures and heritage. It is a Pennsylvania-chartered organization with 501(c) (3) not-for-profit status.
Organized in 1994 with 11 members, the Smock Historical Society preserves the heritage of the coal mining community, Smock, and the neighborhood.
The William Pitt Union, originally opened in 1898 as the grand Hotel Schenley, has been magnificently restored and now provides students with recreational and social facilities. Its amenities include beautiful study and social lounges, 19th-century ballroom, and modern offices.
The Victorian Vandergrift Historical Society is located in the Vandergrift Historic District Visitor Center and houses Vandergrift's largest collection of local history references. This collection includes books, maps, microfiche, and other articles of interest to historians and genealogists.
Saltsburg Area Historical Society is a non-profit organization that collects, preserves, and displays historical artifacts representing the Saltsburg area's rich past. Society members familiarize residents and visitors with the area's cultural, industrial, and social evolution.
The Historical Society, founded in 1925, is a private, non-profit cultural organization that operates and maintains the Historical Museum and Local History Library and is involved with other historic sites throughout the County. Among these other sites are the W.A.
Blair County Historical Society preserves, promotes, and interprets the history of Blair County, Pennsylvania, and maintains the museum in Baker Mansion.