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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...
Allen Fiechuk
Oct 28, 2023
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Happy Birthday HGSIC!
The Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County celebrates a milestone this year, celebrating 85 years of existence. It was...
The Historical Society
Oct 21, 2023
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Museum Happenings October 2023
With summer now in the rearview mirror, the final quarter of the year is finally upon us. Fall colors are now presenting themselves in...
Jonathan Bogert
Oct 14, 2023
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Run Through History 5K Recap
Runners and walkers descended on Blue Spruce Park on October 1, 2023 for the Historical Society's Run Through History 5K Race/Walk. The...
Allen Fiechuk
Oct 12, 2023
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The History of Memorial Park
Located behind the Armory, just across Washington Street, is Indiana County’s smallest park, which also serves as a cemetery. Even...
Allen Fiechuk
Sep 16, 2023
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American Labor Pioneer - William H. Sylvis
William H. Sylvis - American labor pioneer. Born in Indiana County, 1828. Founder, National Union of Iron Molders, 1859. President,...
Allen Fiechuk
Sep 9, 2023
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Museum Happenings September 2023
The nights are slowly growing cooler here in Indiana as the transition from summer to autumn begins. A new semester has started and with...
Jonathan Bogert
Sep 2, 2023
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Collection Corner - Fair Plates
The fair has always been a time for the community to come together for a common goal of celebrating the agricultural community. It is...
The Historical Society
Aug 26, 2023
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The Fair Comes to Town
The first Indiana County Fair was held on October 16, 1855 on a site which is now occupied by the IUP Campus. This was a six-acre site,...
The Historical Society
Aug 19, 2023
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