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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


Book Review: Iselin
Iselin is Sara Lambert Bloom’s love story for her hometown. Filled with memories, enriched with history, and enlivened with many...

The Historical Society
Mar 17, 2024
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