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Fundraising Update - August 2024
Our fall tea is September 14 and final preparations are underway. Our members are poring over their favorite cookie recipes and...
Mary Ann Wagner
Aug 10, 2024


Museum Happenings - August 2024
As summer drifts onward, August serves as a reprieve from the many activities which previously filled the last few months. For now, the...

Jonathan Bogert
Aug 3, 2024


New Exhibit Opening: “School Days: When We Were a Couple of Kids”
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...

The Historical Society
Jul 20, 2024


Fundraising Update July 2024
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....
Mary Ann Wagner
Jul 15, 2024


Museum Happenings July 2024
As the Society finds itself in the middle of the year, the Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County continues to thrive,...

Jonathan Bogert
Jul 7, 2024


Celebrating Our Heritage: Historical Society Honored with Ambassador in Tourism Award
On Friday, June 14, 2024, the Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County was honored at the Indiana Mall by the Indiana County...

Allen Fiechuk
Jun 22, 2024


Program Update - June 2024
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...
Elaine Maudie
Jun 15, 2024


Burial at Home Plate Book Review
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...

The Historical Society
Jun 8, 2024


Museum Happenings June 2024
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...

Jonathan Bogert
Jun 2, 2024


General John A. Logan: The Father of Memorial Day
Memorial Day, once known as Decoration Day, stands as a solemn tribute to the courageous soldiers who sacrificed their lives in defense...

Allen Fiechuk
May 25, 2024


Upcoming Programs at HGSIC
In honor of Memorial Day the Northern Appalachian Folk Fest and the Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County organized a...
Elaine Maudie
May 20, 2024


Fundraising Update - May 2024
Once upon a time, the Society was planning a trivia night and looking for attendees. They checked with friends. They checked with other...
Mary Ann Wagner
May 11, 2024


In Memoria - Jean Williams (1921-2024)
With sadness the Historical Society heard of the passing of our Director Emeritus, Jean Williams. Jean gave years of her life furthering...
JoAnne McQuilkin
May 9, 2024


Museum Happenings - May 2024
May signals the end of the semester and graduation for local university students. Unfortunately, this means it is time to say goodbye to...

Jonathan Bogert
May 4, 2024


Cultivating Care: Honoring the Volunteers of the Historical Society
The spirit of volunteerism embodies Theodore Roosevelt’s timeless words: “Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you...

Allen Fiechuk
Apr 27, 2024


Fundraising Update April 2024
Is there still romance in modern dating? With the rise of modern apps, people now turn to Tinder and Bumble for dating assistance. As...
Mary Ann Wagner
Apr 20, 2024


Roza - The Runaway: A Review
Janice Demobosky’s new novel, Roza—The Runaway, is an interesting, moving, and often surprising piece of historical fiction. The author...

The Historical Society
Apr 13, 2024


Museum Happenings April 2024
It is an exciting time to be involved at the Society. Continued collaboration between committees and other local organizations is...

Jonathan Bogert
Apr 8, 2024


Iselin: Tracing the Path of Coal and Community
The founding of Ernest in Rayne Township brought the familiar idea of company-owned mining towns to Indiana County. As crews labored on...

Allen Fiechuk
Mar 30, 2024


Remembering Vietnam: A Tribute at HGSIC
In 2017, the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act was signed into law designating March 29th as National Vietnam War Veterans Day as a...
Katie Gaudreau
Mar 23, 2024
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