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    Saturday Hours to Start February 3, 2024

    January 31, 2024

    We are proud to announce that beginning on Saturday, February 3, 2024, the Research Library will be open on the first Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

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    2024 Winter Lecture Series to Start Sunday, January 21.

    January 8, 2024

    We are pleased to announce our Winter Lecture Series for 2024. We’ll start off with a presentation by Dr. Julie Decker on Vietnam Nurses. The lecture will take place on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. The second lecture will take place on Sunday, February 18, 2024. This...

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    Blair Company Exhibit

    October 12, 2023

    The Huntingdon County Historical Society is pleased to present our newest exhibit! It will feature items from our collection of J. C. Blair and Blair Company memorabilia. The exhibit will open on Friday, October 20 and will close on Saturday, November 4, 2023. During that time, the Exhibit Gallery...

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    September 16 is Free Museum Day

    August 28, 2023

    We are pleased to participate in Free Museum Day again this year. Free Museum Day is observed by many historical societies, museums and other entities in Juniata, Mifflin and Huntingdon Counties on Saturday, September 16, 2023. HCHS will be open for tours of the historic McMurtrie House as well...

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    CHANGES TO BY LAWS FOR 2023

    June 9, 2023

    Page 1: ARTICLE I – MEMBERSHIP SECTION 1: YEARLY MEMBERSHIP Any person interested in the purposes of the Huntingdon County Historical Society who has paid the currently established dues shall be entitled to a yearly membership. The yearly membership shall begin on the first day of July and will...

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    Welcome

    August 22, 2017

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

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    Discounts Available

    January 1, 2017

    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 &...

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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Support the Huntingdon County America250PA Committee & Huntingdon County History & Heritage Roundtable! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈWe are excited to offer special America250PA fundraising items to help support our efforts to celebrate and preserve the rich history and heritage of Huntingdon County as we approach America’s 250th Anniversary! ✨ Available Items:β€’ Postcard – $1.00β€’ 1 Sticker – $3.00β€’ 2 Stickers – $5.00β€’ Magnet – $5.00The Sticker and Magnet are our logo and the Postcard is of photos from around the county. Please keep an eye out for us at special events and activities throughout the year!If you would like to place an order, please contact Lonnie Smith Jr. or any member of the HC A250PA Committee. If you would like items mailed, please contact Lonnie for shipping information and costs.πŸ“§ huntingdoncountyhistory@gmail.comπŸ“ž (814) 386-3323Checks can be made payable to the Huntingdon County Historical Society (who has graciously agreed to serve as our designated fund holder so we can accept checks). Please put β€œ250 Donation” in the memo line.Any & All Donations are always greatly appreciated! Thank you for supporting local history, heritage, and community programming as we prepare to commemorate America250PA right here in Huntingdon County! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ ... See MoreSee Less

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Huntingdon County Historical Society is with Betsy Whitsel at Swigart Museum.

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Thank you to our friends at Swigart Museum for hosting our annual meeting this evening, as well as to our friends at Cassville Country Store for providing the "grazing table" and beverages! ... See MoreSee Less

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🚘 Swigart Museum is pleased to host the Annual Meeting of the Huntingdon County Historical Society at the Swigart Antique Auto Museum this Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 4:00pm! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ—³οΈ During the meeting, the Historical Society will share highlights from 2025, discuss proposed By-Law changes, and hold voting for new members of the Board of Trustees.🧁 Guests will also enjoy hors d'oeuvres and refreshments provided by our friends at the Cassville Country Store.🌟 We are especially honored to welcome Stephen Hall, the new President of the Swigart Museum Board, and Patti Krow who are the children of the late Pat Swigart. They will share reflections on the history and legacy of the Swigart Museum, pay tribute to Pat Swigart, and discuss exciting plans for the museum’s future. πŸŽ‰ This is a FREE public event, and everyone is welcome to attend. πŸ—³οΈ Please note that only members of the Huntingdon County Historical Society may participate in voting during the meeting.πŸš™ Donations are greatly appreciated and help support the preservation of our local history and automotive heritage! ... See MoreSee Less

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Today starting at 4pm! You won't want to miss this !🚘 We are pleased to host the Annual Meeting of the Huntingdon County Historical Society at the Swigart Antique Auto Museum this Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 4:00pm! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ—³οΈ During the meeting, the Historical Society will share highlights from 2025, discuss proposed By-Law changes, and hold voting for new members of the Board of Trustees.🧁 Guests will also enjoy hors d'oeuvres and refreshments provided by our friends at the Cassville Country Store.🌟 We are especially honored to welcome Stephen Hall, the new President of the Swigart Museum Board, and Patti Krow who are the children of the late Pat Swigart. They will share reflections on the history and legacy of the Swigart Museum, pay tribute to Pat Swigart, and discuss exciting plans for the museum’s future. πŸŽ‰ This is a FREE public event, and everyone is welcome to attend. πŸ—³οΈ Please note that only members of the Huntingdon County Historical Society may participate in voting during the meeting.πŸš™ Donations are greatly appreciated and help support the preservation of our local history and automotive heritage!πŸ“ Swigart Antique Auto Museum12301 William Penn HighwayHuntingdon, PA ... See MoreSee Less

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