Alburtis, Pennsylvania

History, Historical Society, Library, Park

The borough of Alburtis was incorporated in 1913 by the joining of two boroughs, Alburtis & Lockridge. The Alburtis-Lockridge Historical Society began in 1976, the year of our country's bicentennial. We are a group to preserve the history of the villages of Alburtis and Lock Ridge.

Cresco, Pennsylvania

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military, Specialized

The Cresco Station Museum: The society has regular programs at the Cresco Station Museum. From Memorial Day to Columbus Day, there is a monthly performance by local muscians and an Ice Cream Social. The museum is also the site of an Art's and Craft's Exhibit on the second Sunday of each month. Local Artists and Crafters display and sell their work. Exhibits change periodically.

Cogan Station, Pennsylvania

Cemetery, Church, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

Towanda, Pennsylvania

Historical Society, Library

Board of Trustees

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Library

Bellefonte, Pennsylvania

History, Historic House, Library

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

History, Library, Military

The museum was founded by many Civil War veterans as they started collecting their mementos from the war. Eventually they moved the collection to its present site. We have objects ranging from Meade's uniform to Jefferson Davis' smoking jacket, field medical kits, weaponry, even the head of General Meade's favorite horse, Old Baldy!

Meadville, Pennsylvania

Culture, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

The Crawford County Historical Society was founded in 1880. Our purpose is to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of Crawford County. The Society archives contains one of the oldest and most comprehensive repositories for genealogical resources in northwestern Pennsylvania, an extensive library of regional and state histoy and local authors, a large manuscript and photo collection and a massive collection of records of the Erie Railroad. We are located in Meadville, PA, one block east of Diamond Park at 411 Chestnut Street in the Helene Barco-Duratz Cultural Center. We welcome visitors who wish to browse our displays or do research.

Franklin, Pennsylvania

Culture, History, Library, Specialized

The museum features over 100 antique pieces of Mechanical Music ranging from the 1850's until the 1960's. Located in an old G.C. Murphey building in Franklin, PA. We hav emany talented tour guides who are always happy to give you a tour. All of our machines work and we can play more machines upon request.

Allison Park, Pennsylvania

Cemetery, General, History, Historic House, Library, Natural History, Park

The DLM is a living history museum where costumed docents tell the story of the development of the Depreciation Lands in the 18th century.

Tarentum, Pennsylvania

Culture, History, Historical Society, Library, Military

Glass, Steel, and Aluminum industries were the economic growth engines for the A-K river valley towns that grew in the shadow of Pittsburgh, attracting entrepreneurs, immigrant labor, and union organizers. You are invited to join in the efforts of the Allegheny-Kiski Valley Historical Society to preserve and celebrate the unique history of this region.
The Museum; Take a look at the A-K Heritage Museum, a beautiful 1931 Art Deco Building in Tarentum - the cobalt blue glass walls in the ballroom - the murals that tell the story of the home front during WWII - the aluminum collection from the world's first production plant for aluminum - the Tarentum Glass collection - and much more.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

General, History, Historic House, Library, Science, Specialized

the latter part of his life, Charles Brown III developed a passion for collecting old, rare automatic musical instruments. That collection is now part of the Bayernhof Museum. His collection is displayed in almost every room in the house. There are many antique music boxes, “monkey” organs, a Wurlitzer carousel organ, a Reproduco Piano-Pipe organ used in funeral homes and theaters, an Encore Automatic Banjo. There is also a Mills Deluxe Violano Virtuoso player violin and piano combination, a Knabe Ampico reproducing grand piano that faithfully “reproduces” the playing of the artist who originally recorded the roll and a huge Seeburg Pipe Organ Orchestra that was once used to accompany silent films to name just a few.

Boyertown, Pennsylvania

Culture, General, History, Historical Society, Library

Our mission is to collect and preserve the history of the Boyertown area, and to make it available for research, educational and the general enjoyment of those in our community.

Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

Art, Botanical Garden, Culture, History, Library, Park

Exhibiting American art in a 19th-century grist mill, the Brandywine River Museum is internationally known for its unparalleled collection of works by three generations of Wyeths and its fine collection of American illustration, still life and landscape painting.

State College, Pennsylvania

Library

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Botanical Garden, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Park

Chestnut Hill, located in the northwestern corner of Philadelphia, is one of the region's most beautiful and architecturally distinguished communities. Flanked by the spectacular Wissahickon Gorge and Cresheim Valley, Chestnut Hill is home to one of the best collections of 19th and early 20th-century residential buildings in the country.

Clarion, Pennsylvania

Cemetery, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

The purpose of The Clarion County Historical Society is the discovery, collection, and preservation of materials pertaining to the history of Clarion County, Pennsylvania, and to encourage the study and appreciation of that history by conducting workshops, exhibitions, and observances which will promote and stimulate the purpose for which the Society, the Museum, and the Library were formed.

Cresson, Pennsylvania

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

The Cresson Area Historical Association sponsors many events throughout the year that focus on preserving the heritage of the Cresson area.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Art, General, History, Library

The Demuth Museum is dedicated to developing awareness, understanding and appreciation of the artwork and legacy of Charles Demuth, renowned American modernist painter and his family's contributions to the Lancaster community. The Demuth Museum strives to engage and inspire a diverse range of audiences by pursuing an innovative program of exhibitions, education, scholarship and collections activities. National in scope, while reflecting the distinctive character of the Lancaster region, the Demuth Museum explores the compelling work and legacy of Charles Demuth

Hershey, Pennsylvania

Historical Society, Library

Our motto is: "We preserve a way of life." Our mission statement is: "Through historic preservation of objects and records, the Derry Township Historical Society will publicly display artifacts, and provide access to information of a local, historic, or genealogical nature.