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Board of Directors & Staff
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Executive Director/Curator:
Mary Lea Lucas
President:
Berlie Etzel
Vice President:
Ron Sweitzer
Secretary:
Dr. Craig Gudakunst
Treasurer:
Cathy Aaron
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Pat Kahle
Michael Leahy
Edna Smith
Administrative Assistant:
Karen Slack
FWSP STUDENTS:
Steve McNulty
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Christine Campbell
CCHS DATEBOOK PENNSYLVANIA ROOTS HANK'S CLARION HISTORY SLIDE SHOW PHMC NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CLARION COUNTY
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The Sutton-Ditz House Museum
A National Register Treasure
18 Grant Street, Clarion, PA 16214
CCHS MISSION STATEMENT
The purpose of The Clarion County Historical Society is the discovery, collection, and preservation of materials pertaining to the history of Clarion County, Pennsylvania, and to encourage the study and appreciation of that history by conducting workshops, exhibitions, and observances which will promote and stimulate the purpose for which the Society, the Museum, and the Library were formed.
The Sutton-Ditz House Museum was established for the display of items relating to and significant in the history of Clarion County, Pennsylvania, and its residents.
The Ralph J. & Virginia A. Fulton Library was established to assist researchers interested primarily in family history and the history and culture of Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
HISTORY
The Clarion County Historical Society was established in 1955 and chartered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1956 as a not-for-profit, tax-exempt, educational institution.
In the early years the Society collections were located on the third floor of the Clarion County Court House. As space at the Court House became filled, the Society began searching for a new home, and in 1976, twenty years after the founding of the Society, the John A. Ditz property on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Grant Street was purchased.
The stately Sutton-Ditz House became the home of artifacts and collections illustrative of the history of Clarion County; its people, places, and industries.
The Society library, archives and offices were also located at the Sutton-Ditz, but again, due to continued donations to the collections and an increase in library services, space became limited.
In 1999 a search began for yet another property . The Society desperately needed more space to maintain its administrative offices, library, archives and museum store. That space was found at 17 South Fifth Avenue, directly across the street from the Sutton-Ditz House Museum!
The new building is known as the Milo Markle Annex and is the home of the Ralph J. and Virginia A. Fulton Library & Archives, the Thomas Sutton Store, and the Society's administrative offices.
With newfound space at the Sutton-Ditz House Museum, many artifacts have been brought out of storage and are now being exhibited . A "Changing Exhibits" room is being prepared for new acquisitions and our Military Room has a new permanent showcase featuring "Women in Service".
Join us at the Sutton-Ditz House Museum on Friday, May 2 at 6;00pm to honor our valued volunteers! Refreshments & Light Buffet provided.
Honored Volunteers:
*Cathy Aaron *Josh Alderton *Kevin Beichner *Rich Brooks
*Martha Campbell *Doris Eisenman *Rochelle & *Berlie Etzel
*Dr.Craig Gudakunst *Pauline Henry *Pat Kahle *Hank Hufnagel
*Michael Leahy *Dr. Jim Maccaferri & his LEF&C Project Students *Mary Jane Miller *Harry Nulph *Donna Pollock
*Deb Schwabenbauer *Karen & *Bob Slack *Edna Smith
*Marjorie Smith *Chrissy Strohm *Muriel Stewart *John Swanson *Ron Sweitzer *Mary Tozzi
CCHS member Hank Hufnagel, Clarion's favorite novelist and historian, has a special treat for you!
Click on "Hank's Clarion History Slide Show" in the links section at left.
If the "Links" section isn't showing, copy & paste the following into your browser.
http://www.hufsoft.com/flash/
Office & Library OPEN:
MONDAY Noon -7pm
TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
CLOSED:
FRIDAY-SATURDAY-SUNDAY
OFF DAYS & EVENINGS by APPOINTMENT
* Our volunteer staff will gladly accommodate individuals that are unable to visit during our regular hours. Call 814-226-4450 for an appointment!
The Sutton-Ditz House Museum is open by appointment.
We've expanded our archive space & workroom, re-designed our library & moved our gift shop! Stop in to see our new look!
Member of The Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry.
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