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Allen Fiechuk
Sep 23, 2024
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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Mary Ann Wagner
Sep 14, 2024
Fundraising Update - September 2024
The Program Committee has been working hard to develop some exciting activities for the Northern Appalachian Folk Festival, and the...
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Jonathan Bogert
Sep 6, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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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Mary Ann Wagner
Aug 10, 2024
Fundraising Update - August 2024
Our fall tea is September 14 and final preparations are underway. Our members are poring over their favorite cookie recipes and...
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Jonathan Bogert
Aug 3, 2024
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, 2024
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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Mary Ann Wagner
Jul 15, 2024
Fundraising Update July 2024
May was a busy month for the fundraising committee. May 18 was the Spring Tea, and the Clark House was bustling with this sold-out event....
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Jonathan Bogert
Jul 7, 2024
Museum Happenings July 2024
As the Society finds itself in the middle of the year, the Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County continues to thrive,...
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Allen Fiechuk
Jun 22, 2024
Celebrating Our Heritage: Historical Society Honored with Ambassador in Tourism Award
On Friday, June 14, 2024, the Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County was honored at the Indiana Mall by the Indiana County...
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Elaine Maudie
Jun 15, 2024
Program Update - June 2024
On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, Bob Fulton will present his book, Burial at Home Plate: An Oddball History of the Pittsburgh Pirates at 6:30PM...
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The Historical Society
Jun 8, 2024
Burial at Home Plate Book Review
Don’t judge me: I have to confess that I’m not a big fan of baseball. So I was surprised when I liked this book. Bob Fulton’s Buried...
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Jonathan Bogert
Jun 2, 2024
Museum Happenings June 2024
A host of delightful events in May have paved the way for the Society’s June happenings. Support from donors continues to arrive from the...
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Allen Fiechuk
May 25, 2024
General John A. Logan: The Father of Memorial Day
Memorial Day, once known as Decoration Day, stands as a solemn tribute to the courageous soldiers who sacrificed their lives in defense...
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Elaine Maudie
May 20, 2024
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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Mary Ann Wagner
May 11, 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...
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JoAnne McQuilkin
May 9, 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...
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Jonathan Bogert
May 4, 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...
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Allen Fiechuk
Apr 27, 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...
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