The Historical SocietyMay 29Local HistoryThe First Memorial DayIt was May 30, 1868, when the first national commemoration of Memorial Day was held when Union General John A. Logan, commander-in-chief...
The Historical SocietyMar 18Society HappeningsNational Vietnam War Veterans Day“Join the Nation…thank a Vietnam Veteran” is the slogan for and main focus of The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. ...
The Historical SocietyAug 27, 2022MilitaryCollections Corner: The No. 14 CannonThe cannon which is now positioned on the corner of South Sixth Street and Washington Avenue outside the Museum is No. 14 of 70, 5 inch...
Allen FiechukMay 28, 2022MilitaryMemorial Day - Honoring the FallenMemorial Day – the official start of summer. It’s on this day that we attend parades, dust off the grill and gather with family and...
Cori WoodsMay 21, 2022MilitaryCollections Corner: A Family of 103 Years of Military ServiceA new exhibit has been installed at the Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County, just in time for Memorial Day. The...