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On the occasion of our 250th year as a nation, I reflect on those events that made up the tapestry that is America. Parades, fireworks, speeches, and flags are all in the mix of these activities. However, not all celebrations and anniversaries are occasions for joy: some call for somber reflection. One of these events happened 100 years ago in Clymer. August 26, 1926, was a warm summer day in Clymer, Pennsylvania. It was Thursday, but this would be a very different Thursd

Local author Bob Fulton will speak about his newest book, When Rooney Sold the Steelers: An Offbeat History of Pittsburgh's Beloved Team, at the history house on Wednesday, Sept. 2. The program will kick off at 6:30 p.m. Fulton's presentation will cover key moments (and some little-known ones) from the team's past: the birth of the Steagles, formed by the wartime merger of the Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles (despite two constantly bickering head coaches, this "Combination E

Most of you reading this were born at the end of the Golden Era of Radio and during the infancy of television. We have lived through the Golden Era of Television. Now we are in a new frontier of media including the internet, smart phones, smart televisions, and Echo Dots. Television programs, podcasts, and social media are all watched on demand. While I am not a big fan of all the changes, I have accepted them. My grandparents and great grandparents probably went through s

Many of you may think that once the planning for the exhibit is finished, there’s no more planning to do. If you believe that to be true, you are, in the kindest way possible, wrong! There are other plans to make for an exhibit opening, the most important being the exhibit reception. I enjoy a good party complete with snacks and good company, but what makes a good party great is the addition of some kind of entertainment. In the case of an exhibit reception, the exhibit

Program Join the Program Committee for an exciting evening at the Wax Museum on August 7, 2026 at 6:00-8:00 p.m. As you walk through the Clark House, the museum, and Memorial Park, you will meet historic figures who will share their stories, which are a part of Indiana County’s early history. The evening will offer you a chance to learn more about the settlers who were part of our county’s history. While our presenters will be giving presentations throughout the evening, we

Program Thanks to Dr. Benjamin Ford for his presentation on Newport, an Indiana County river town of the 18th century. Dr. Ford will be returning to the society in the Fall to share his research on Western Pennsylvania in the late 18th and early 19th century. If you missed the program, you can view it on our YouTube page. The month of June ended with the event, “A Salute to Indiana County Veterans and Active Service Members”. The overall committee for this event, consistin

I hope that your summer has been good so far. We’ve had some wonderful programs at the HGSIC recently. If you’ve not been to any of our events, check out the HGSIC website and plan on attending an upcoming one. If you live far away, check out HGSIC YouTube channel and watch the programs that we record. I am so pleased with what our Museum, Program, and Fundraising Committees and their volunteers do. They make being the president of the HGSIC much easier to do. I am indebted t

I grew up in a housing plan that was established sometime around 1946. A local farmer, George Sweeney, sold most of his land in lots to returning World War 2 veterans to buy and build modest houses. It was 25 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, halfway between Pittsburgh and Uniontown along Pennsylvania Route 51. We were about three-and-a-half miles from Donora and five miles from Monessen, where there were large steel mills. The mills at Clairton and McKeesport were about ten to