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Introduction Delving into your family’s history is like embarking on a captivating journey through time. As you piece together the...

The Historical Society’s Fundraising Committee has become known for its Ladies’ Victorian Teas, complete with sweets, savories, teas, and...

This month, the Society is thrilled to roll out a line-up of fantastic events. Anyone joining us will find the grounds in impeccable...

Mark your calendar for Thursday, September 19, 2024 to enjoy the second annual performance of the Historical Society's 1858 Chickering...

The Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County (HGSIC) is pleased to partner with the Northern Appalachian Folk Festival...

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

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...

In honor of Memorial Day the Northern Appalachian Folk Fest and the Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County organized a...

As April showers give way to the promise of May sunshine, the rhythm of life shifts towards the timeless ritual of planting and tending...

With sadness the Historical Society heard of the passing of our Director Emeritus, Jean Williams. Jean gave years of her life furthering...

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

The founding of Ernest in Rayne Township brought the familiar idea of company-owned mining towns to Indiana County.  As crews labored on...

In 2017, the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act was signed into law designating March 29th as National Vietnam War Veterans Day as a...

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

Introduction In the annals of Indiana County’s industrial history, the glass industry stands as a testament to resilience, innovation,...

Hidden in the books of Indiana County’s rich history, is one name that stands out among Civil War veterans – Thomas Sylvanus, a...

Throughout Indiana County’s history, we have been represented by some notable figures in Washington D.C.  Augustus Drum and Alexander...

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...

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...

When John F. Kennedy scheduled a campaign visit to Indiana, it left quite a mark on hundreds of county residents, especially those who...