OUR MISSION
According to our by-laws, the purpose of the Society is to preserve and interpret the history of Crawford County for future generations. The means to accomplish this goal shall include but not be limited to:
- Collecting and preserving materials deemed historically relevant, most particularly materials which relate to the history of Crawford County
- Making accessible and disseminating to the public its historical resources by such methods as become feasible
- Owning, restoring and preserving real property
- Promoting the county’s heritage through such means as outreach programs and in cooperation with other like-minded entities.
…in other words
It is our goal to keep history alive for future generations! We promote national and local history with strong emphasis on preservation of real estate and artifacts as well as archival material. Founded in 1880, the Society archive contains one of the oldest and most comprehensive repositories for genealogical resources in northwestern Pennsylvania, an extensive library of regional and state history and local authors, a large manuscript and photo collection and a massive collection of records of the Erie Railroad as well as Talon Zipper Company. We’d love to have you stop in and see the amazing things we have…we’ll see you soon!
Our Board of Directors
President
Pam Higham – Retired, Allegheny College
Vice President
Byron Rich – Allegheny College
Second Vice President
Dan Higham – US Bronze Foundry
Secretary
Deborah Corll – City of Meadville
Treasurer
Kim Loreno – Retired, Venango Valley Inn and Golf Course
Board
David Astry – Bush Investment Group
Robert Boswell – Retired Educator
MJ Cares – Retired Educator
Bobbi Jo DeCrapio – Retired, NuTec/Tessy Automation
Stephanie Franz – Finance Director, Crawford County Government
Harry White – Retired Lawyer
Lori Soff – Roberts Jewelers
Nancy Frambes – Allegheny College
Stephen Mizner – Stephen Mizner Funeral Home
Will DeArment – Channellock Tools
Our Staff
Leadership
Josh Sherretts – Executive Director
Administrative
Donna Cessna – Office Manager
Museum
Sue Lener – Museum Director
Archive
Kim Miller – Director of Archival Services
Sarah Wolford – Archive and Research Assistant
Irene Kipp – Archive and Research Assistant
Thank You
To The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission for their support as well as to our many corporate sponsors and members!
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