Last updated: 10/17/2010
Brookville, Pennsylvania
Street Address
172-176 Main St.Brookville, PA 15825
Mailing Address
PO Box 51Brookville, PA 15825
phone: 814-849-0077
e-mail: jchc@windstream.net
web: www.jchconline.org

Hours

Sunday - Tuesday
closed
Wednesday - Saturday
12 PM - 5 PM

Admissions

Adults $3 Children 12 and under $1
Researchers $5 per hour unless a member

Staff

Ken Burkett
phone: 814-849-0077
Carole A. Briggs
phone: 814-849-0077
Theresa Costa
phone: 814-849-0077
Nathan Pearce
phone:
Description

Research, public programs, exhibits, and publications related to Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. Our shop stocks publications, maps, etc. related to the county as well as gift items created by the people who live and work here.

History

Incorporated since 1971, the Jefferson County History Center opened in March 2004, the bicentennial of the county. The Miniature Railroad & Village(TM) now in Pittsburgh began in Brookville and our volunteers have created a Bowdish-like model railroad layout. Six more galleries of exhibits are available to visitors. Handicapped accessible.

Artifact Collections

Documents, photographs (partially catalogued), and objects related to Jefferson County.

Educational Programs

Hands On History: an hour program related to immigration and transportation for elementary students
Passport to the Past: a series of 3-hour programs for elementary students

Governance

Private non-profit

Library
Access: Members
Appointment required: No
Publications

The Jeffersonian - a quarterly newsletter Annual Report - available each October

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania: An Illustrated History 2004
Creamed Onions for Supper: The Great Depression: Jefferson County, Pennsylvania 2002
The Presbyterian Church of Brookville, Pennsylvania 1999
Charles Albert Bowdish: An Old-Fashioned Feller 2003
Services
Gift Shop
Special Event Rental
ADA
Wheelchair Accessible
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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