The Civil War In Your Backyard
Pennsylvania's County Historical Societies offer
access to a wealth of historical resources and
programming, including exhibits, collections,
research tools, events and tours. Select a historical
society from the list below to learn about the rich
and varied cultural heritage of Pennsylvania and
discover the Civil War history unique to each county.
Featured Pennsylvania County Historical Societies:
Mercer County Historical Society
The Mercer County Historical Society is the offical historical organization for Mercer County. Our headquarters, located in the borough of Mercer.
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Elk County Historical County
The Mission of the Elk County Historical Society is the discovery, collection and preservation of materials pertaining to the history of Elk County.
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Columbia County Historical & Genealogical Society
The Society's over 600 members nationwide support historical research, historical collections, and museum displays.
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LancasterHistory.org: Lancaster County's Historical Society & President James Buchanan's Wheatland
LancasterHistory.org: Lancaster County's Historical Society & President James Buchanan's Wheatland
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Clinton County Historical Society
A historic house museum built in 1831, featuring a comprehensive history of Clinton County and Lock Haven.
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Franklin County Historical Society-Kittochtinny
Franklin County Historical Society owns and operates two separate facilities relating to the Civil War - "The Old Jail", and the John Brown House.
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Historical & Genealogical Society of Somerset County
The Historical & Genealogical Society of Somerset County is a 150-acre rural history museum located 4 miles north of the town of Somerset, PA.
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York County Heritage Trust
Artifacts in the Museum Collection of the York County Heritage Trust trace the history of the region now comprising York County from its pre-history.
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Adams County Historical Society
The Adams County Historical Society's mission is to identify, preserve, and tell the stories of the people, organizations, businesses and events.
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Sullivan County Historical Society
The Sullivan County Historical Society's complex is located on Courthouse Square in Laporte which is the county's center just off Route 220.
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Cumberland County Historical Society
The Cumberland County Historical Society is the premiere history center in Central Pennsylvania.
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