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Did you miss out on picking up your very own Huntingdon County Coloring book? (It's the first in 50 years to be printed!) No worries! We have them out at the Fair! Just stop by the America250PA - Huntingdon County table located in the Farm Museum. Only $10tx each! Get one while supplies last! ...

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Since 1831, the Huntingdon County Fair has been a centerpiece of community life and one of Pennsylvania's premier agricultural exhibitions, second only to the Pennsylvania Farm Show.This early 1900s photograph captures a hot air balloon ascending above the fairgrounds, offering a glimpse of one of the many attractions that drew visitors year after year. More than a century later, the fair remains a cherished Huntingdon County tradition and a window into our shared history.Photo from the Huntingdon County Historical Society archives. ...

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As automobile travel became more accessible in the late 1930s, Pennsylvania's state parks welcomed a new generation of campers arriving with travel trailers and all the comforts they could bring from home. Greenwood Furnace, established as a state park in 1924, became a popular destination for families seeking affordable outdoor recreation. This photograph from the Pennsylvania State Archives captures a quiet family moment camping at the park around 1940. Photo from the Huntingdon County Historical Society archives. ...

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Our research library is open 10am to 4pm today, August 1st! Larry and Rick are here to help you with your family tree ! Stop in and say hi! ...

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