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As Winter fades into the oncoming Spring, the programs at the Historical & Genealogical Society of Indiana County (HGSIC) are beginning to pick up. Check out our website for all of our upcoming events. We average two programs a month. For most of the HGSIC events, there are no charges, but we do ask that you reserve a space, so we have a head count ahead of the event. There is a wide variety of topics that are covered. As I think back to what things I did as a kid growing up

Tom McMillan Tom McMillan recently retired after a 43-year career in sports media and marketing, including 25 years as VP/Communications for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League. Now he spends his time studying and writing about his true passion: history. Tom is the author of five books on American history, including The Year That Made America , which recounts the intense political battle that led to the Declaration of Independence. He has also written two bo

Fundraising The Fundraising Committee is kicking off this year's events with our annual Time Traveler’s Trivia . You don't have to be a trivia expert to enjoy the evening. It's all about having fun, sharing laughs, and enjoying great company. To keep everyone energized, the HomeMade Restaurant will serving a delicious taco bar, complete with sides and desserts prepared by the committee. And of course, no taco night is complete without refreshing mocktails to round out the ex

The Society was able to survive the rollercoaster of weather that hit Indiana during the month of March. Windstorms, warm spells, torrential downpours, and the occasional frost and snow battered both buildings throughout the month. Fortunately, our structures remain leak-free and in one piece. Next on the agenda are the seasonal April showers, which will test the new roof on the armory and the capabilities of our sump pumps. After a brief break for the Easter Holiday, the Soc

The history books are full of stories about life on the frontier during the 1700s. They discuss life on the frontier during the French and Indian War, or a soldier’s life during the Revolutionary War, or the basic tasks of starting a homestead in an “untamed” land.  However different the subject, one thing these stories have in common is that the main characters are usually men: the men who cleared the land and built the cabin, the men who enlisted and fought, the men who mad

I am happy to report that the oral history program is coming together as Executive Director Jonathan Bogert and I start to work on how we envision the program and what we need to make that happen. We are busy pulling together a release form, a letter of welcome explaining the program, and learning what we need to do in order to make our oral histories usable by the Indiana University of Indiana’s Cultural Anthropology Department and History Department. I believe that there we

Programs As Spring approaches the Program Committee is anxiously awaiting to begin our events for the year.  The months of January and February were set aside to complete research for upcoming displays and programs as part of the “Spirit of America’s Semiquincentennial”. The committee took on the task of designing a display for the Gallery Wall, called “Prelude to Independence” which will feature national, state, and local events leading up to the signing of the Declaration o

As the remnants of winter slowly give way to spring, the Society is excited to share a packed schedule of events and important updates for the coming months. Many of these happenings are centered around the historic America 250 celebration and the Society's involvement. We also take a moment to welcome back our student volunteers and a new student work study who enhances our capacity to serve the community. On March 26 at 6:30 p.m., the Society is hosting an award ceremony in

As the winter snow begins to clear, the Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County is buzzing with activity despite the cold temperatures. Work continues on exhibit spaces and preparation for the year's programs . We invite you to dive into this month's updates to see how the Society is honoring Indiana County's past and how you can help us capture historic information for the future. This month marks the launch of the first museum exhibit of the year. The opening