Punxsutawney Area Historical and Genealogical Society
About Us:
Order Now The much loved yellow book, "Punxsutawney Centennial 1849-1949: 100 Years of Progress," printed in 1949 as part of the town's birthday celebration is now available in a newly reprinted edition, together with an extensive subject index. The goldenrod yellow softcover 9" x 12" book makes an excellent gift for others or for oneself. We are taking orders at a price of $30 plus $1.80 tax and $5 shipping. Call us at 814.938.2555 or email us at our new email address, punxsyhistory@verizon.net, for details. Payment as above for each copy ordered can be made to PAHGS and mailed to us at PO Box 286, Punxsutawney, PA 15767. ****************************** THE BENNIS HOUSE, 401 W. Mahoning Street, donated in 1982 by Dorothy Bennis Cooney as a memorial to her family, contains the following:
- Seven rooms of displays illustrating aspects of Punxsutawney area history. These include our Native American heritage, early settler history, leisure activities of the past, congregations of faith, ladies' and gentlemen's pursuits, a restored vintage bedroom and early radios and televisions.
- A separate area containing a large display of mining tools, farm implements, lumbering equipment and railroad history.
- A gift shop supplying Punxsutawney and groundhog souvenirs such as statues, paperweights, cookbooks, cookie cutters, mugs, note paper, cards, pennants, decals and Christmas ornaments.
- The Bennis House is now sporting items from individuals and teams who have contributed to the sports history of the region, amateur and professional, old and young from the distant and the recent past. These items will continue to be shown through Groundhog Day 2010 and into the summer of 2010.
THE LATTIMER HOUSE, 400 W. Mahoning Street, named in honor of the parents of Mrs. Florence E. Lattimer Helwig, includes the following spaces: - THE WINSLOW GENEALOGY SUITE AND TIBBY LIBRARY
Call 814.938.2555 (museum) or 814.938.5536 for more information. (genealogy).
Now located on the ground floor of the Lattimer House and handicapped-accessible.
Research center for genealogies of local and area families. - Surname file of obituaries
- Cemetery records
- Funeral home records
- Church records
- Family histories
- City directories
- Area Surveys
- All the authoritative histories
of Jefferson County and surrounding areas
Knowledgable personnel on hand to help with research. Please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your research request. - HIGHLANDS INVITATIONAL GALLERIES
Four rooms on the second floor devoted to changing exhibits of Museum collections or traveling exhibits. Currently featuring "Objects of Costume" an exhibit of varied clothing from the Society's own collections and that of others. Guided tours are scheduled at 1:30 and 3 p.m. on Thursdays and Sundays. Tours on Saturdays or other times may be arranged in advance by contacting Betty Jean Highlands at 814.938.2555. - JENKS CONFERENCE ROOM, KURTZ HOSPITALITY CENTER and the RESCHINI ROOM
All allow the Society to hold small and large functions and conduct workshops. - GROUNDHOG DAY HISTORY MUSEUM
Supported by the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, the exhibit is currently being expanded. The exhibit includes the works of noted Pittsburgh cartoonist, Cy Hungerford. Currently there is a display to honor Punxsutawney's Men and Women of the Year, named annually at the Groundhog Banquet. Men, since 1952, and women, since 1957, are all named, some are pictured. PHOTOGRAPH & FILM ARCHIVE
- Collection of thousands of negatives from early local photographers spanning the years from the 1890's to the 1960's.
- Prints can be obtained by contacting Curator for Photography, Delbert Paul Highlands.
- Photos available include early street scenes, schools, churches, family events and other ceremonies.
- For information, phone 814.938.2555 (museum).
SNYDER HILL SCHOOL located on Snyder Hill Road, a former country school donated to the Society by the Postlewaite family, is used to conduct our "History Day Camp" and other educational workshops.
MEMBERSHIP
- Student, individual, family, sponsor and life memberships available.
- Regular meetings held at 7 pm the third Tuesday of the month at the Lattimer House, 400 W. Mahoning Street October (business), November (program), January (business), February (program), March (business), April (program), May (business), June (business) and July (program). Banquet held in September; no meetings December or August
Upcoming Meetings/Events
- OUR HOURS
1 to 4 pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Additional genealogy hours are 10 am to 1 pm Thursday and Saturday. Our next program meeting, "Streets of Punxsutawney," Rescheduled from February, is set for Tuesday, July 20, at 7 p.m. - HELP WITH "OUR CAPITAL SUPPORT CAMPAIGN"
Donations continue to be accepted to help with costs associated with the maintaining the property at 400 W. Mahoning Street purchased through the support of the 400 Club and the generosity of Mrs. Florence E. Helwig in memory of her parents. Membership in Club Grande remains open.
NEWCOMERS WELCOME AT ANY MEETING Contact rmstrong@iup.edu for webpage additions or corrections.
Contact Information:
Contact: Museum 814.938.2555
E-mail: punxsyhistory@verizon.net
Web Site: http://www.punxsyhistory.org
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