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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...
Allen Fiechuk
Jan 27, 2024
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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...
Allen Fiechuk
Jan 20, 2024
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2024 HGSIC Board of Directors
New Members Don Lancaster - Library Chairperson Don Lancaster grew up in Rostraver Township in Westmoreland County. His father's family...
Jonathan Bogert
Jan 13, 2024
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Fundraising Happenings - January Update
It's the holiday time, and that means everyone is busy with family and friends. While our committee is taking some time to spend with...
Mary Ann Wagner
Jan 10, 2024
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Museum Happenings January 2024
The Society opens the year after a successful conclusion to 2023. New board members now take there seats and begin the task of guiding...
Jonathan Bogert
Jan 6, 2024
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Museum Happenings - December 2023
As the cold settles in, volunteers are busy winterizing the property and turning their efforts indoors for the season. A host of artwork...
Jonathan Bogert
Dec 11, 2023
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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...
The Historical Society
Nov 18, 2023
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Angel Tree 2023
Each year the Society offers the opportunity for members and friends to honor or memorialize a loved one, family name or organization...
Allen Fiechuk
Nov 11, 2023
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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...
Jonathan Bogert
Nov 6, 2023
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