Unlocking Ancestral Paths: Using Historic Maps in Genealogical Research
Introduction Delving into your family’s history is like embarking on a captivating journey through time. As you piece together the...
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Allen Fiechuk
Sep 23
Steeped in History: The Story of Tea’s Global Impact and Victorian Elegance
The Historical Society’s Fundraising Committee has become known for its Ladies’ Victorian Teas, complete with sweets, savories, teas, and...
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Jonathan Bogert
Sep 6
Museum Happenings September 2024
This month, the Society is thrilled to roll out a line-up of fantastic events. Anyone joining us will find the grounds in impeccable...
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The Historical Society
Aug 31
1858 Chickering Square Grand Piano Shines Again
Mark your calendar for Thursday, September 19, 2024 to enjoy the second annual performance of the Historical Society's 1858 Chickering...
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The Historical Society
Aug 24
A Day in History: Indiana County’s Past Comes Alive at NAFF
The Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County (HGSIC) is pleased to partner with the Northern Appalachian Folk Festival...
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Jonathan Bogert
Aug 3
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...
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The Historical Society
Jul 20
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...
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Elaine Maudie
May 20
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...
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Allen Fiechuk
May 18
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...
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JoAnne McQuilkin
May 9
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...
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The Historical Society
Apr 13
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...
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Allen Fiechuk
Mar 30
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...
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Katie Gaudreau
Mar 23
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...
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The Historical Society
Mar 17
Book Review: Iselin
Iselin is Sara Lambert Bloom’s love story for her hometown. Filled with memories, enriched with history, and enlivened with many...
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Allen Fiechuk
Feb 17
Indiana’s Glass Legacy: A Chronicle of Industry, Innovation, and Ultimate Decline
Introduction In the annals of Indiana County’s industrial history, the glass industry stands as a testament to resilience, innovation,...
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Allen Fiechuk
Jan 27
Forgotten Valor: The Untold Story of Thomas Sylvanus, Indiana County's Chinese-American Civil War Hero
Hidden in the books of Indiana County’s rich history, is one name that stands out among Civil War veterans – Thomas Sylvanus, a...
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Allen Fiechuk
Jan 20
From Indiana County to Capitol Hill: The Congressional Representatives Who Called Our Community Home
Throughout Indiana County’s history, we have been represented by some notable figures in Washington D.C. Augustus Drum and Alexander...
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The Historical Society
Nov 18, 2023
James Sagan: The Journey Forward Book Review
If you are researching the history of your own family or have grown up in Indiana County, this is a book that will interest you. James...
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Jonathan Bogert
Nov 6, 2023
Museum Happenings November 2023
With only two months to go, the year is quickly coming to a close. The chill of November has settled here in Indiana, with a chance of...
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Allen Fiechuk
Oct 28, 2023
The President Comes to Town
When John F. Kennedy scheduled a campaign visit to Indiana, it left quite a mark on hundreds of county residents, especially those who...
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