The Research Library will reopen on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. We are limiting the number of patrons in the building to 2 at any one time. We are also requesting that visitors make an appointment prior to arrival. Please make an appointment to use the library by contacting us...
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Coronavirus-Covid19 Collection
Help us tell the story of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic in Huntingdon County! The Historical Society is creating a collection about the pandemic, and you can help. We need photos and stories of how this global event impacted Huntingdon County. Please send us photos and stories. Our email address is...
Winter Lecture Series Announced – Begins January 12, 2020
The Huntingdon County Historical Society is pleased to announce its’ annual Winter Lecture Series. This year, we will have 6 lectures. All lectures start at 2:00 p.m. and are located in the Exhibit Gallery building at 100 4th Street in Huntingdon. Please join us! Lectures are free and open...
Winter Hours Effective December 1, 2019
The Huntingdon County Historical Society will be open all winter on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. or by appointment. In previous years we have been closed to the public during the months of December through March. However, we will be open this year during those months. We...
Executive Director
The Huntingdon County Historical Society Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome Margaret Skrivseth as our new Executive Director effective August 1, 2019.
Research Library opening April 3, 2019
The Research Library will be open from the first Wednesday in April through the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, on a yearly basis. Please call our office if you have questions, (814)643-5449. Hours of Operation – April through November: Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM or by appointment. Please call ahead...
Discounts Available
Discounts are available to researchers from out of town at two of our local hotels. The only requirement is that you need to provide the name or names of those being researched. The Comfort Inn offers a 10% discount and within walking distance of HCHS. The Fairfield Inn &...