Categotry Archives: General
Open By Appointment Only The Week of Memorial Day
The Juniata County Historical Society Archives Room will open by appointment only May 29 and 30, 2018, if a volunteer is available. Normal hours, Tuesdays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and Wednesdays,10 a.m. – 1 p.m., will resume June 5. You may contact the Society at jchs1931@juniatacountyhistoricalsociety.org or 717-436-5152.
Archives Room Closed 3/21/2018
The Archives Room will be closed today 3/21/2018 due to the snow storm. Sorry for any inconvenience. If you need anything please call us at 717-436-5152 and leave a message or email us at jchs1931@juniatacountyhistoricalsociety.org. Stay home, stay warm, and stay safe!!
Spring Banquet set for April 11th. Reserve Your Tickets While You Can!!
The Juniata County Historical Society Annual Meeting and the Spring Dinner Program, will be held at 6:30 p.m., Apr 11, 2018 at Walker Grange, Mexico, PA. The menu for the program will be roast beef, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, California blend with cheese sauce and assorted cakes and ice cream. The price is $20 and any profit benefits the General Operating Fund. There will also be a 50/50 drawing. The deadline for dinner reservations and payment is Apr 4, 2018. […]
2018 Opening set for March 6th
The Juniata County Historical Society Archives Room will begin regular business hours on March 6th, 2018. This year however there will be a change in archives hours as we to try and help those who work during the day. Hours for 2018 and beyond will be as follows: Tuesday: 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Society Receives Tuscarora Female Seminary Painting
On December 7th, the Juniata County Historical Society received a very special donation from Ruth Eddy, publisher of the Lewistown Sentinel. Ms. Eddy’s donation was an oil Painting done by local artist Dennis Hutchings of the Tuscarora Female Seminary, which the Sentinel purchased to use in one of their publications. The Tuscarora Female Seminary was established in 1847 as only secondary school for women in the county,and operated about 25 years. The society is very grateful for this donation and […]
