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Mennonite Life - Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society

Preserves and interprets the culture and context of Anabaptist-related faith communities in Lancaster County. Gathering place where people can explore stories, ideas and legacy. Facilities and services include: - Library and archives - Bookstore and museum shop - Publications about Mennonite, Amish and Pennsylvania cultures - Auctions of rare out-of-print books - Genealogical research - Museum exhibit on Mennonite and Amish folk art - DNA Interpretation - Public events such as educational, musical, storytelling and artistic programs - Field trips - Folk art classes

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Historical Societies
Museums
Libraries

Cumberland County Historical Society - Historical Society

Offers research, programs, activities, publications, and educational opportunities.

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Historical Societies

McKean County Historical Society - McKean County Historical Society

Offer tours of the museum, which are entertaining and educational. These tours can be for a single person or for a group; they include three stories of the building.

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Museums
Historical Societies

Buttonwood Nature Center, Home of The Institute - Community Learning Series

Offers lectures, hands-on workshops, and field trips that take participants into exciting realms of learning. Environmental and cultural history topics are offered each year.

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Workshops/Symposiums
Historical Societies
Cultural Heritage Groups

Columbia County Historical and Genealogical Society - Local History Preservation

Maintains a collection of documents including: A) Deed records, censuses, tax lists B) Cemetery lists, family histories, county newspapers C) Photo collection, genealogy files, church files, cemetery files D) Maps, pamphlets, and clippings in an effort to help preserve the historical and genealogical heritage of Columbia County.

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Historical Societies

LancasterHistory - Lancaster County's Historical Society

Offers a research library, archives, and exhibits. Librarians and researchers are available for assistance. Copying machines are also available. Also maintains a list of genealogists and researchers who work independently for a fee.

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Historical Societies
Libraries

Daughters of the American Revolution - Colonel James Smith - Yorktown Chapter - Colonel Thomas Hartley Society, Children of the American Revolution

Participates in a variety of historic projects in York County, Pennsylvania. Recognizes the importance of preserving history for future generations by working to preserve genealogical data and ancestry, supporting various historic sites in York, and celebrating commemorative events.

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Historic Preservation
Historical Societies

Daughters of the American Revolution - Colonel James Smith - Yorktown Chapter - Colonel Thomas Hartley Society, Children of the American Revolution

Participates in a variety of historic projects in York County, Pennsylvania. Recognizes the importance of preserving history for future generations by working to preserve genealogical data and ancestry, supporting various historic sites in York, and celebrating commemorative events.

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Historic Preservation
Historical Societies

Hanover Area Historical Society - Historical Society

Protects and promotes the historical heritage of the greater Hanover area while offering exhibits and speakers to educate the community about the heritage. Collects and maintains area artifacts for scheduled tours.

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Historical Societies
Historic Preservation

Maytown Historical Society - Maytown Historical Society

Offers history of past generations of people who lived in Maytown and East Donegal Township, PA.

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Historic Preservation
Museums
Historical Societies

Stewartstown Historical Society - Historic Preservation

Offers educational and social programs. Stores and classifies historic artifacts such as pictures, family genealogies, business records, and local artifacts.

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Historical Societies
Historic Preservation
Special Interest Clubs

Cumberland County Historical Society - Educational and Historical Resources

Offers a museum, library, photo archives, educational center, and museum shop.

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Historical Societies
Museums

Moravian Historical Society - Historic Preservation

Preserves and provides information on the history of the Moravian Church and settlements in the LeHigh Valley.

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Historical Societies
Historic Preservation

Cumberland County Historical Society - Historical Residence

Offers guided tours, historical and architectural information, and the option to host special events and exhibits on-site.

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Historical Societies

Jefferson County Historical Society - Jefferson County Historical Society

Public education and Historic information about Jefferson County. JCHS collects artifacts, photographs, documents, and books related to the history of this rural county ranging from prehistoric times to the present. The Archives and county tax records are made available to researchers.

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Historical Societies
Historic Preservation

Bradford County Historical Society - Museum

Operates a museum that features two floors of exhibits and a genealogical and historical research library.

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Historical Societies
Museums

Buttonwood Nature Center, Home of The Institute - Cultural School Program

Offers a fun way to learn about the history of the region.

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Special Interest Clubs
Historical Societies