Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

History, Historic House, Historical Society

An Adams County Historical Society was organized in 1888 and continued in operation for almost one year. A second society was organized in 1934 and ceased to function when its president died two years later. The third and present society began meeting in 1939. A charter of incorporation was secured the following year. The county commissioners offered some space in the basement of the courthouse, which the officers used to create a library, archives, and museum. In 1959 the society entered into a 39-year lease of the oldest building on the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Gettysburg. Completed in 1832, this building was last used as a dormitory during the 1953-1954 year. The historical society occupied this building in 1961.

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.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Culture, History

Landisville, Pennsylvania

History, Historical Society

Gardners, Pennsylvania

Children's, Culture, History, Historic House, Natural History, Park, Science, Specialized

The museum opened on June 5, 2010, as a tribute to the thousands of men, women and families who have hiked and maintained the 2,189 mile long hiking trail that passes through 14 states from Maine to Georgia. Located in the Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Gardners, Pennsylvania, the museum is conveniently near Carlisle, Gettysburg and Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

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.

Boyertown, Pennsylvania

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society

Bahr's Mill is a stone mill building built in 1897 to house Jacob Bahr's (pronounced Bear) woodworking and grist mill business. It is part of a farm complex in the village of Gabelsville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, 1 mile north and west of the center of Boyertown. The site was home to a linseed oil mill from before 1828 until the 1890's, and woodworking machinery was installed in the early 1870's. The machinery, which includes a duplicating lathe, a polishing machine (belt sander) and a spoke-tenoning machine, has 1870 and 1871 patent dates. There are also two standard lathes, both over 10 feet long

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.

Freedom, Pennsylvania

History, Historic House

Wyomissing, Pennsylvania

History

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.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Art, History, Natural History, Science

Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania

History, Historic House

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.

Kittanning, Pennsylvania

History

Avonmore, Pennsylvania

Culture, History, Historical Society

The last Decennial Census was in 2010, giving Avonmore a population of 1,011 people. The community of Avonmore is located in Westmoreland County. The 2010 Census gave Westmoreland County a population of 365,169 people. This means that Avonmore had 0.28% of the county's total population, making it Westmoreland's 24th most populous community.

Monaca, Pennsylvania

History

The Baker-Dungan Museum was aptly named for the first two settlers of Beaver County. Levi Dungan and George Baker. We preserve the history of our earliest pioneers. We have expanded to include artifacts from the 1800's and the early 1900's.

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.

Bellefonte, Pennsylvania

History, Historic House

Jenkintown, Pennsylvania

History