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Cultivating Roots: A Historical Journey Through Gardens in the United States
As April showers give way to the promise of May sunshine, the rhythm of life shifts towards the timeless ritual of planting and tending...

Allen Fiechuk
May 18, 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
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