Come join us for the first Huntingdon County History Day this Saturday at Riverside Park in Huntingdon from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. History Day will feature representatives from historical organizations from around the county. Local authors will be in attendance. Items from the 1976 Standing Stone Chapter, N.S....
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Summer Hours Now in Effect
With the coming of summer, we are happy to announce that our Summer hours have started. We will now be open from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. We will also be open the first Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Stop by and...
Annual Meeting
The Huntingdon County Historical Society’s Annual Meeting will be held at the Swigart Antique Auto Museum on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. There will be appetizers and beverages from the Cassville Country Store on hand for all to enjoy. The public,...
America’s 250th Commemorative Coloring Books Are Here!
Only avaiable at the Huntingdon County Historical Society. This commemorative coloring book has many scenes from around Huntingdon County and makes a great gift for kids of all ages. The coloring books are sold for $10 each. Call us at (814) 643-5449 to reserve your copy.
Celebrate Mayfest With Us
The Huntingdon County Historical Society will be open this Saturday, April 26, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Come visit us this Saturday and take a tour, do some research or purchase one of our brand-new Commemorative Coloring Books. We look forward to seeing you!
Senior Expo on Thursday, April 16, 2026
We’re excited to have an informational table at Representative Rich Irvin’s Senior Expo to be held in the Smithfield Fire Hall this Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Please drop by our table and say hello to our volunteers. Also check out our flyers and sign up to...
An Address or Oration Delivered by a Member of a Society in Huntington [sic], before the Society on the 7th of June 1788 on the Subject of the proposed Constitution.
It is to be a new Event in the Annals of Mankind, for any Considerable, or Respectable Body of People, to meet together in a Time of Peace, and Tranquility, and agree upon an Energetic, and Coercive form of Government, for themselves; and...
Third Winter Lecture This Sunday, March 15, 2026
Please join us as we welcome Dr. Jonathan Burns from Juniata College as he presents his experiences with the archaeology of Revolutionary War sites in Pennsylvania. We are excited to partner with Juniata College to hold this lecture in the Lodge at the Isett Heritage Museum, located at 11941...
Second Winter Lecture on Sunday, February 15, 2026
Please join us this Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. for the second lecture in our Winter Lecture Series. Our speaker will be Paul Fagley who will present his program “In Search of the Juniata People.” The lecture will focus on the Native Americans who lived in this...
Announcing the HCHS 2026 Winter Lecture Series
We at the Huntingdon County Historical Society are pleased to announce our Winter Lecture Series for this year. The lectures are free and open to the public – donations are always appreciated, however. Lectures will take place on the third Sunday of January, February and March and will begin...