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In the fifteen plus years our Executive Director—Bill Philson—has been helping to steer the Mercer County Historical Society (MCHS). Many things have changed, but our main mission has remained the same—to protect and preserve the history of Mercer County.
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The Mission of the Mercer County Historical Society is to collect and preserve artifacts, manuscripts, published materials and records relating to Mercer County’s pre-history and history and to use these to increase public awareness and appreciation for Mercer County’s heritage.
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We Look at the Presidents Johnson through Arthur—1865-1885. This month we will be looking at several Presidents from our past spanning the year 1865-1885 and including Presidents Andrew Johnson through Chester Arthur. The program will be on March 19, 2019 and be presented by David James. The doors open at 6:30 PM; the program starts at 7:00, and should...read more
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War...
At 1:30 in the afternoon of Sunday March 31, 2019, the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Isaac Eaton Camp 504, will meet in the Social Hall (basement) of the Helen Black Miller Memorial Chapel beside the MCHS headquarters in Mercer, PA. For further information, please call the Historical Society at 724-662-3490, email info@mchspa.org, or look to...read more
The Shenango Reservoir
Finally, the Shenango Reservoir—50th Anniversary Souvenir Photographic Remembrance is finished—350 pages and more than 475 photos and images. This book is 8 ½ by 11 and is a wonderful coffee table book. You can get one at the Mercer County Historical Society—the price here is $55.00, tax included. Or you can order these books from CreateSpace at...read more
The J.A. Stevenson Murder
A story told in the papers. Greenville Evening Record August 14, 1916 pg column 1&2 Osgood Man Murdered in his home last night J.A. Stevenson Met His Death in an Encounter With Burglars Who Got Away With $400 J.A. Stevenson of Osgood, proprietor of a country store and eating house, was found murdered in his home in that village...read more
We Look at the Presidents Johnson through Arthur—1865-1885. This...
At 1:30 in the afternoon of Sunday March 31,...
Finally, the Shenango Reservoir—50th Anniversary Souvenir Photographic Remembrance is...
A story told in the papers. Greenville Evening Record...
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