Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania

History, Historic House, University

Designed by the renowned architectural firm of Carrere and Hastings to be a home for the industrialist John Pitcairn and his young family, Cairnwood evokes the grandeur of the Gilded Age with its intimacy, beauty and elegance. Today, while it maintains the atmosphere of a private home, Cairnwood is a National Historic Landmark and is open to public, featuring guided tours, and special programs.

Reading, Pennsylvania

Church, Culture, History

The vision of Frank Gilyard, Sr., a local historian is the impetus behind the Central Pennsylvania African American Museum. For over 30 years, Frank has collected and catalogued the art, documents, court records and books which focuses on local African American history in the Reading and Berks County area. It has long been a dream of Mr. Gilyard to establish an African American Museum in the city of Reading. His collection is a journey through the last 177 years and a critical, but undiscovered chapter in our community's development.

Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

History

The Chadds Ford Historical Society is a private nonprofit organization. It owns, operates, and maintains two 18th century restorations - the John Chads House and the Barns-Brinton House.

Charleroi, Pennsylvania

Culture, History, Historic House, Specialized

The Charleroi Historic District is officially on the National Register of Historic Places held in DC. This listing is kept for reference regarding those significant historic places that exist in America and is affiliated with the National Park Svc. and Department of the Interior.

Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania

History, Historical Society

Chichester Historical Society (CHS), which encompasses the surrounding Chichester area, including Lower Chichester, Marcus Hook, Trainer and Upper Chichester was founded back in the 1980’s. More recently it has grown and solidified as an organization. Over the last few years the organization has developed a strong foundation with its members, who are not only interested in the rich history of Chichester but also interested in sharing its history with the public as well as working with the different entities of the townships to create awareness and help preserve the heritage of Chichester.

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!

Media, Pennsylvania

Culture, History

Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania

History

Cornwall, Pennsylvania

History, Historic House, Historical Society

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.

Emporium, Pennsylvania

History, Historical Society

The collection has been dubbed the most comprehensive collection in the area. There are over 15,000 items on display and about that many more in storage. The Lumber industry, which dominated the County for about 50 years, is well represented with rare tools and photos. The dynamite, iron smelting, tanning and other industries are similarly represented. There are also many farm implements and farm related photos on display. There is a large military collection, with extensive photos and militaria from the Civil War (include rare photos of the PA Bucktail Regiment), WWI, WWII, the Korean War and Viet Nam Conflict. There is also a section about the local C.C.C. Camps.

Bellefonte, Pennsylvania

History, Historic House, Library

Charleroi, Pennsylvania

Culture, History, Historic House

We have an archival area in which we preserve the original documents and utilize the information for local Genealogy and History Research, as well as providing computer research facilities.

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.

Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

Children's, Culture, History, Historic House, Military

Step up to the wooden porch of Chris Sanderson's country home and tour eight rooms filled with over 200 years of American history. The Sanderson Museum has a rich collection of objects relating to life in Chadds Ford as well as an extensive collection of memorabilia representing the American experience. Visitors to the museum will uncover artifacts from the Revolutionary War, Civil War, both World Wars and learn about the Battle of Brandywine along with other local lore.

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.

Boalsburg, Pennsylvania

Art, Culture, History, Historic House, Military

The Boal Mansion is the site of the Columbus Chapel containing the most important collection of Christopher Columbus artifacts in North America.

Coolspring, Pennsylvania

History, Science

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.