Apollo, Pennsylvania

General, History, Historical Society

The Apollo Area Historical Society, located in Apollo PA maintains Drake's Log Cabin, and the local historical museum, located in the old W.C.T.U. building.

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.

Boalsburg, Pennsylvania

Culture, General, History, Specialized

The property of the Sara Sweet House is currently the site of the Boalsburg Heritage Museum which also includes the Light House, the 2008 rebuild of the Bank Barn, and the Summer Kitchen.

Corry, Pennsylvania

Culture, General, History, Historical Society, Specialized

Our museum now houses over 20,000 artifacts in 12,000 sq. ft. of space. In addition, our Archive Room is chock full of interesting photographs, maps, genealogical information, and notebooks filled with newspaper articles organized by last name, organization, business, or event.

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

Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Art, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

Built between 1908-1912, Fonthill was the home of Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930). Archaeologist, anthropologist, ceramist, scholar and antiquarian, Mercer built Fonthill both as his home and as a showplace for his collection of tiles and prints. The first of three Mercer buildings in Doylestown, Fonthill served as a showplace for Mercer's famed Moravian tiles that were produced during the American Arts & Crafts Movement. Designed by Mercer, the building is an eclectic mix of Medieval, Gothic, and Byzantine architectural styles, and is significant as an early example of poured reinforced concrete.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Art, Culture, General, History, Nature Centers, Specialized

The museum and its collections are the legacy of Helen Clay Frick, daughter of Henry Clay Frick, one of America’s greatest industrialists and art collectors. During your time at the Frick, you can view fine and decorative arts and artifacts, magnificent exhibitions and vintage cars and carriages … take part in educational programs and concerts … enjoy fine dining and more.

Wilmerding, Pennsylvania

General, History, Library, Science

The George Westinghouse Museum provides a retreat into early 19th century Wilmerding where George Westinghouse lived and worked. The museum features Westinghouse's life and career by documenting his accomplishments and focusing on his many inventions. The Museum in his honor is not only a tribute to George Westinghouse, one of the world's foremost inventors and entrepreneurs, it is likewise a tribute to the thousands of men and women who have worked for the Westinghouse companies over the years, and whose achievements have made the lives of people everywhere safer, easier and more pleasant.

Greenville, Pennsylvania

General, History, Historical Society, Library

The Society maintains a museum - the Waugh House at 23 West Main Street. The Society presents a yearly lecture series and sponsors other activities such as ethnic heritage festivals, walking tours and an oral history program focusing on longtime area residents. A tour and a talk on Greenville history is provided for school classes visiting the museum. Assistance in research on local history is available on request.

Halifax, Pennsylvania

Archaeology, Cemetery, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

Restoration of country school called Taylor's School for educational purposes.

Ashland, Pennsylvania

General, History, Historical Society

The Ashland Area Historic Preservation Society was established on February 24, 1999. The Society encompasses the history of: Ashland, Locust Dale, Lavelle, Gordon, Fountain Springs, Girardville, and surrounding areas. We are locals who have lived here all of our lives, out-of-stater's who have roots in the area, and newcomers who want to learn more about the place we now call home.

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.

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.

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.

Waterford, Pennsylvania

Archaeology, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

The Museum is located next door to the Judson House. The Museum is now owned by the Historical Society and is part of the Historical Society Complex. Built on the site of the original French fort, this modern building includes numerous exhibits on the Indians who lived here, the French and British fur trade, and archeological excavations of the site that was conducted by Edinboro University.

Robesonia, Pennsylvania

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Park, Specialized

The Robesonia Furnace operated from 1794 to 1927 making pig iron. The Friends of the Robesonia Furnace operate a small musuem in what was the original Robesonia Furnace Firehouse.The musuem contains displays on the furnace operation and the town of Robesonia.

Gratz, Pennsylvania

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

The Society Library will open for the season on Wednesday, April 6, 2011. Volunteers will be on hand to help patrons with research projects on local history,genealogy and the Civil War. The Library will then be open for regular hours on Wednesdays from April through November from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM. The Museum will officially open for tours on Saturday May 7 with its annual Open House. This is a rare opportunity to tour the museum on a weekend day.

Milford, Pennsylvania

General

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Culture, General, History

Featuring The area's only complete wax collection of American Presidents and their first ladies, “The Eisenhowers in Gettysburg” located in the Eisenhower hall way, and a beautiful gift shop. The Hall of Presidents is located across the street from the Gettysburg Tour Center and next to the main entrance of the National Cemetery.