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As we wind down 2025, we, as a Society, need to look forward to 2026. 2025 showed steady growth in all the Society does. As we approach the new year, we need to prepare and plan for future growth.  With all that the Society does—the programing, museum exhibits, fund raising, digitizing, public appearances—I foresee continued growth. My concern and HGSIC Director Jonathan Bogert’s concern is that we will not be prepared for that growth and that the Society could  become overwh

It’s that time again, time to tear down an exhibit.  While tear down seems like such a harsh thing to say, that appears to be the acceptable terminology for the act of removing an exhibit, putting the artifacts back into storage, and taking the signs down.  This always seems to happen too soon, as it feels like the exhibit just went up last week rather than three months ago, and all that hard work and effort will be stacked away for the next time we run something similar.  Ye

Come support the Society at its first-ever Victorian Garden Party.

The Historical Society’s Fundraising Committee has become known for its Ladies’ Victorian Teas, complete with sweets, savories, teas, and...

The Program Committee has been working hard to develop some exciting activities for the Northern Appalachian Folk Festival, and the...

This month, the Society is thrilled to roll out a line-up of fantastic events. Anyone joining us will find the grounds in impeccable...

Mark your calendar for Thursday, September 19, 2024 to enjoy the second annual performance of the Historical Society's 1858 Chickering...

The Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County (HGSIC) is pleased to partner with the Northern Appalachian Folk Festival...

Our fall tea is September 14 and final preparations are underway. Our members are poring over their favorite cookie recipes and...

As summer drifts onward, August serves as a reprieve from the many activities which previously filled the last few months. For now, the...

The exhibit “School days: When We Were a Couple of Kids” opened on July 16 and will be available through the end of December at the...

May was a busy month for the fundraising committee. May 18 was the Spring Tea, and the Clark House was bustling with this sold-out event....

As the Society finds itself in the middle of the year, the Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County continues to thrive,...

On Friday, June 14, 2024, the Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County was honored at the Indiana Mall by the Indiana County...

On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, Bob Fulton will present his book, Burial at Home Plate: An Oddball History of the Pittsburgh Pirates at 6:30PM...

Don’t judge me:  I have to confess that I’m not a big fan of baseball.  So I was surprised when I liked this book.  Bob Fulton’s Buried...

A host of delightful events in May have paved the way for the Society’s June happenings. Support from donors continues to arrive from the...

Memorial Day, once known as Decoration Day, stands as a solemn tribute to the courageous soldiers who sacrificed their lives in defense...

In honor of Memorial Day the Northern Appalachian Folk Fest and the Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County organized a...

Once upon a time, the Society was planning a trivia night and looking for attendees. They checked with friends. They checked with other...