Author Archives: Mike Hower
Society Member Offering “Challenge Match”
Our Harshbarger’s Fund-Raiser Tuesday is Apr 27, 2021 but this time, there is an added incentive for you to visit therestaurants. One of our Society members, Kathleen Cargill of Duluth, MN, has offered $400 in matching funds. She has a localconnection. Her father, born John Charles Weber, was the son of John Edmund Weber and Anne Elizabeth “Lizzie”Morrison of Mifflintown, PA. For every dollar spent at Harshbarger’s, she will match it dollar for dollar up to $400. How generous of […]
Voicemail Issues
Due to current issues with our voicemail system, please know that if you call and leave a message we will not be able to get it. If possible send is an email to jchs1931@juniatacountyhistoricalsociety.org with you inquiry. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Academia Covered Bridge to be Featured on DIY Network
A June 28th episode of the DIY network show Barnwood Builders will feature the Academia Covered Bridge! Hosts Tim and Alex will be going throught the construction of the bridge as well as the history. This will be an episode you don’t want to miss! More information on the show overall can be found at the Barnwood Builders site.
Board of Directors Decide To Shut Down Summer Events
At the Thursday May 22nd meeting of the JCHS Board of Directors, it was decided to not open the Tuscarora Academy at all in 2020. Also, the yearly summer fundraiser for the Academy that is held at the Juniata Valley Winery has been cancelled, all due to COVID-19. As of now, the archives is closed to the public, however we will be taking research requests via email as long as the proper form is submitted. The form can be found […]
