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    Upcoming History of Agriculture Events

    February 26, 2025

    Please check out our upcoming events. We hope to see you soon!

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    Welcome

    August 22, 2017

    Welcome to the Huntingdon County Historical Society.  Please explore our website.

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    Annual Meeting

    May 6, 2026

    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,...

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    America’s 250th Commemorative Coloring Books Are Here!

    April 23, 2026

    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.

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    Celebrate Mayfest With Us

    April 23, 2026

    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!

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    Senior Expo on Thursday, April 16, 2026

    April 15, 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...

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    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. 

    March 17, 2026

                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...

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    Third Winter Lecture This Sunday, March 15, 2026

    March 10, 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...

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    Second Winter Lecture on Sunday, February 15, 2026

    February 10, 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...

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    Announcing the HCHS 2026 Winter Lecture Series

    January 9, 2026

    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...

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    2025 Holiday Hours at the Historical Society

    December 17, 2025

    The Huntingdon County Historical Society will be closed on Wednesday December 24, 2025 and Wednesday December 31, 2025. If you need assistance, please call our Executive Director at (814) 643-5449. Regular hours will resume on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The Research Library will be open from 10:00 a.m. until...

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    Join us for a Magical Woodland Display put on by the Standing Stone Garden Club!

    November 19, 2025

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Didja know? This full circle story eluded us for almost a year, but now it's back! How cool is this?Last year, the HCHS spent the entire year focusing on Huntingdon County Agriculture and also Barns. Man, do we ever have a lot of barns in our county! Anyways, at the Huntingdon County Fair we had set up our "Barn" in one of the halls. We were raffling off a few items, one of which was a clock made on local barnwood, crafted by David Dietz. When we had the drawing, the winner was Rachel McGargle. After some conversations, we learned that the barnwood that was used for the clock came from a barn owned by Rodney and Johanna Davis. Why is this "special"? Because Rodney is actually Rachel's cousin. Rodney's grandfather, (Rachel's great grandfather), had received the barn wood as payment from a neighbor for his veteranarian work! Talk about keeping it in the family!Rachel was tickled to have won and has since found it it's home in her house. How cool is that? ... See MoreSee Less

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Don't forget- we now have the Huntingdon County Coloring Book! Created by our very own Lawrence Biemiller and Diane Dixon ! It can be yours for $10tx (book only), or $13tx (book and pack of 8 Coloring markers) . Don't miss out - the last County Coloring Book was printed over 50 years ago. Special thanks to Huntingdon Offset Printing Company as well! ... See MoreSee Less

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In celebration of America's 250th. The Huntingdon County Historical Society is open tomorrow for Mayfest from 10am to 4pm. We have COLORING BOOKS for sale $10. ($13 if you would like a pack of 8 coloring markers along with it). They make great gifts for kids and they become a historical keepsake for adults. ... See MoreSee Less

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