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    Historical Society Reopening on March 3, 2021

    February 26, 2021

    We are excited to announce that we are reopening to the public on Wednesday, March 3, 2021! The Historical Society will be open Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. by appointment. Please call us at (814) 643-5449 to make an appointment. To maintain safe social distancing, only two...

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    Historical Society to Remain Closed until March 2021

    January 13, 2021

    Due to the surge in COVID-109 cases locally, the Historical Society will remain closed to the public through the end of February 2021. At that time, we will evaluate re-opening on an appointment-only basis. The staff is continuing to come in and work during this time. We are able...

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    Historical Society to Temporarily Close

    December 15, 2020

    In keeping with the health mandate issued by the governor and Secretary of the Department of Health, the Huntingdon County Historical Society is closed to the public through early January 2021. Reopening will be determined at a later time. Even though we’re closed to the public, staff and volunteers...

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    Research Library Opening June 3, 2020

    May 29, 2020

    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

    April 10, 2020

    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...

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    Closure

    March 18, 2020

    In keeping with the governor’s recommendations, the Huntingdon County Historical Society is currently closed. Please check back often for updates. We ccan be reached by phone at 814-643-5449 or by email at hchsmail@gmail.com.          

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    Winter Lecture Series Announced – Begins January 12, 2020

    January 2, 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...

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    Winter Hours Effective December 1, 2019

    November 27, 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...

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    Executive Director

    March 8, 2019

    The Huntingdon County Historical Society Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome Margaret Skrivseth as our new Executive Director effective August 1, 2019.

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    Research Library opening April 3, 2019

    June 21, 2018

    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...

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