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Our purpose is to engage people of all ages in the history of Jefferson County. We collect and care for relevant objects, images and documents, and we invite county residents and visitors to research our materials, interact with our exhibits, take part in our programs, and read our publications in order to encourage an understanding of our past and present and a vision for our future

EMAIL: JCHC@alltel.net

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Officers and Members of the Board

Executive Director/Curator:
Carole A. Briggs
Administrative Assistant:
Theresa Costa
Past President:
Ken Burkett
President:
Diana Farley
Secretary:
Cathy Dinger
Vice-President:
Kelly Harriger
Development:
Bruce Wohnsiedler
Board Member:
William Crain
Buildings & Grounds:
Richard Beck
Members:
Dorrie Altman
Board Member:
Joni Kerr
Members:
Kathy Smith
Bowdish Liaison:
Jon Noonan
Treasurer:
Judy Brady

Links Section

JEFFERSON COUNTY MAP

JEFFERSON COUNTY GENEALOGY

PUNXSUTAWNEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BROCKWAY AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM COMMISSION

JEFFERSON COUNTY CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS

NORTH FORK 29 - SOCIETY FOR PA ARCHAEOLO

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Whats New At The History Center?   

It's All New!

The JCHS moved into the newly preserved N. G. Edelblute Building (1855-1875) on Historic Brookville’s Main Street in March 2004, the Bicentennial Year of the founding of Jefferson County.

Today the new History Center provides research facilities, exhibits, & public programs relating to Jefferson County's history, as well as serving as the primary Visitor Center for the 15-country Lumber Heritage Region.


The History Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, Noon to 5pm, and between 2-5pm on Sunday. We are closed on Monday and most holidays. When coming a distance, we advise a phone call 814-849-0077 or Email jchc@alltel.net so that your time with us will be maximized. Parking is available in the rear and the facility is handicapped accessable.

The History Center is located 1/2 block east of the Jefferson County Courthouse. Admission to exhibits is $3 for adults and $1 for children twelve and under. There is a fee to non-members for use of the research facilities. See the Membership page for more information.

 
JCHC IS FEATURED AT EXHIBIT WORKSHOP IN PITTSBURGH

A collaboration between the JCHS and the North Fork Chapter 29 of the Society for PA Archaeology, the Native American Exhibit was featured at a statewide museum conference on April 14th. "IT ONLY LOOKS EXPENSIVE: STRETCHING EXHIBIT DOLLARS", was presented by Amanda Valko and Carole Briggs.


Amanda Valko at the presentation

They showed participants how this award winning exhibit was designed and produced for slightly more than $5 a square foot. Typical design-firm exhibits normally run between $250 and $350 per square foot.

  McMURRAY PHOTOGRAPH COLLECTION

Archivist Valerie Metzler did a splendid job of starting a large group of volunteers on the road to progress in documentation of the McMurray Photograph Collection.

This large collection of photographs was taken by local reporters between the late 1960's through 1985 and was donated to the JCHC.

Volunteer are now taking steps to prepare this collection for use by the public by organizing them chronologically and supplying as much identification as possible (names, places,events, dates).


A special area is available for volunteers for the McMurray Photograph Project. Watch for information about our upcoming training event for volunteers. If you would like to help with this project please contact the JCHC.


 
 JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
172-176 Main Street  •  Brookville, PA 15825
phone: 814-849-0077

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