We can respond to some simple requests by e-mail. A quick review of indexes can be made to advise the inquirer as to whether a further search would be useful.   

Research in the Archives Room

The Archives Room is open on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 AM - 3 PM and the 3rd Saturday in the months of March through October from 9 AM-3 PM.  Members of the Society pay no fees for using our archived material. Non members pay $5.00 per day for on site research. Most materials can be copied at 25 cents per copy.  We will try to accommodate research in the Archives Room at times other than our normal hours if arranged in advance.  Please call [717-436-5152] or email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at least 3 weeks in advance of your visit to Mifflintown.  Please obtain confirmation of your request before visiting.  Please note that the Archives Room is closed when the county school system closes for bad weather.  The Archives Room will not be open on Saturdays if the weather conditions make poor driving conditons.    

Research By Mail

Volunteers staff the Society and research is normally restricted to those materials held in the Archives Room.  The cost is $30 [includes copies, shipping and handling] for each surname to be researched.  A personal check or a money order are accepted methods of payment.  Research at the Juniata County courthouse is possible by special arrangement. An hourly rate of $10.00 per hour [a two hour minimum required] is charged + copying costs + postage.  Please allow 4-6 weeks for your research request to be processed.  You may at any time call  [717-436-5152] or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it the Archives Room to check on your research request.  No completed research will be mailed until the required research fees are received. 

Make your check payable to the Juniata County Historical Society and mail to 498 Jefferson St. Suite B. Mifflintown, PA 17059.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Volunteers