Category Archives: Society Services
The Centre County Genealogical Society
The Centre County Genealogical Society began life as the Central PA Genealogical Society and Library. It evolved out of an adult education class on genealogy taught in 1975. Today, the society is “holding its own” with membership, says president Nancy … Continue reading
Overlooking a Battlefield and Preserving History
Seminary Ridge is famous to Civil War buffs as one site of the Battle of Gettysburg. Decades before the war broke out, however, it was a peaceful and beautiful rise on which the Lutheran Theological Seminary was built in 1832. … Continue reading
Pike County Historical Society – Proud Keeper of the “Lincoln Flag”
If someone were to ask you where you thought the Lincoln Flag was housed (the folded flag on which the president’s bleeding head was placed) what would you answer? Perhaps the Smithsonian. Or maybe the National Archives. The really smart … Continue reading
PA Historical & Genealogical Societies to be Profiled
Beginning in May, the PennsylvaniaResearch.com blog will be profiling historical and genealogical societies across the state. We’re going to find out about their programs, research facilities, and benefits of membership. We’re also going to learn if TV programs such … Continue reading
HSP’s PhilaPlace Gets Even Better
What do you do when you have a blog to write, learn about a great new service, and don’t have time to write the post yourself? Well, if you’re talking about the Historical Society of Pennsylvania’s new features on PhilaPlace.org … Continue reading
Free Web Site Design Services for Qualifying Pennsylvania Historical & Genealogical Societies
Is your society’s web site text-based, outdated, incomplete – or worse – non-existent? We offer free web site design to qualifying Pennsylvania historical and genealogical societies who lack the funding and expertise to perform this function themselves. For more information, or … Continue reading