ABOUT THE SOCIETY
OUR MISSION
According to our by-laws, the purpose of the Society shall be 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!
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.
Our Board of Directors
President
Joshua Sherretts – Meadville Chamber of Commerce
Vice President
Bruce Barrett, Esq.- Crawford County Public Defender’s Office
Second Vice President
Linda Z Fink – Retired, Penncrest School District
Secretary
Stacey George – Crawford County Visitor’s Bureau
Treasurer
Greg Curtis – Arnett Carbis Toothman, CPAs and Advisors
Board
Judith Stoll – Campbell Pottery
Jill Dunlap – West Mead Township
Pam Higham – Allegheny College
Pat Emig – Emig’s Bicycle Shop
Beth Zewe – Edinboro University
Kim Loreno – Owner/Manager, Venango Valley Inn & Golf Course
Annette Lynch – Retired, Crawford County Human Services
William Moore, Esq – Private Practice Attorney
Ron Mattocks – Aptera Digital
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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