Historical and Museums
Blairsville Underground Railroad
Blairsville, PA 15717
Phone: 724-459-5779
Fax: 724-459-0580
http://www.undergroundrailroadblairsvillepa.com
The Passport to Freedom is dedicated to the lives of brave men and women who believed that any type of slavery was wrong. At the risk of being fined and arrested, they willing aided enslaved people in their quest to find safety and freedom. As these freedom seekers traveled north through Indiana County, they were sheltered and moved from one safe place to another. The "Rescue of 1858: Newman's Escape" occurred in Blairsville and is reenacted annually. The historic marker is located just west of the bandstand near the Conemaugh River. Mailing address is 116 E. Campbell St., Blairsville, PA 15717.Dane Castle
Strongstown, PA 15957
Phone: 814-749-7341
http://www.danecastle.com
Take a step back in time and visit this 12th century medieval castle filled with suits of armor and weaponry
Historical & Genealogical Society of Indiana County
Indiana, PA 15701
Phone: 724-463-9600
Fax: 724-463-9899
http://www.rootsweb.com/~paicgs/
Closed Sunday & Monday, Tuesday - Friday 9:00 - 4:00, Saturday 10:00 - 3:00 Through a broad range of activities, The Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County seeks to promote a greater appreciation of the Indiana community's rich heritage and a better understanding of life today. We invite you to use our site for information and educational purposes.
Historical Society of the Blairsville Area
Blairsville, PA 15717
Phone: 724-459-0580
http://www.blairsvillehistoric.com
Operated under the auspices of the Historical Society of the Blairsville Area (HSBA), the Museum was established in 1986 through the efforts of many individuals interested in preserving and promoting local heritage. Because of the Society’s efforts, Blairsville has become one of the best-documented towns in Indiana County. Open Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 2 pm or by appointmentHomer-Center Historical Society, Inc.
Caboose-Museum North Main Street, Floodway Park
Homer City, PA 15748
Phone: 724-599-8105
The Homer-Center Historical Society displays heritage artifacts of the Homer City area in a refurbished caboose. Museum hours are seasonal.
Jimmy Stewart Museum
Indiana, PA 15701
Phone: 724-349-6112
Fax: 724-349-6140
http://www.jimmy.org
The museum is dedicated to world renowned actor Jimmy Stewart. Located in Indiana, PA, his birthplace. Career and personal history and artifacts, 50 seat movie theatre, and Gift Shop. Winter Hours Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 12 noon to 4 p.m.
John G. Schmick Heritage Center
Smicksburg, PA 16256
Phone: 814-257-8083
Local Historical SocietySaltsburg Historical Society/Rebecca Hadden Stone House
Saltsburg, PA 15681
Phone: 724-639-9003
The purpose of the Saltsburg Historical Society is to protect the artifacts, collections and genealogy files contributed by members of the local community. The Stone House Museum also houses files and books relating to the history of the local area and are available for research. The Society provides a program each month on a historical topic; these programs are free and open to the public.
Strongstown Homecoming & Historical Society
Strongstown, PA
Phone: 814-749-9771
The Strongstown Historical Society (SHS) owns and is operates from a one-room schoolhouse in the heart of Strongstown. The SHS is working toward restoring the schoolhouse and opening it as a museum. An attached hall is available for rent from April to October. For more information call 814-749-9142.
