News from the Historical Society of Perry County

Thank You to Our Thomas Cochran Event Partners The Historical Society of Perry County is deeply grateful to the partners and supporters who helped make the Thomas Cochran events and the Valentine’s...

Beginning in the early 1920s, the state Department of Highways began putting up ornate cast iron keystone-shaped signs, painted the rich blue and gold colors of Pennsylvania, at the entrances of...

CALL: 717-756-1943 to make reservations. Please make reservations before February 2nd. ~Dinner Times~(Four Individual Dinners Across Two Days)Friday, February 13th has two dinner seatings at 5:00...

Big news from the Historical Society of Perry County! We are excited to share that the Historical Society of Perry County has been awarded a 2026 Museum Support Grant in the amount of $9,000 from...

The Historical Society of Perry County is bustling with activity this fall—mark your calendars! Upcoming Events (Sept–Nov): • Sept 26: 2025 Lecture Series: Folk Stories by Pennsylvania Jack – PA...

 2025 Lecture Series Continues: Folk Stories with Pennsylvania Jack!  Join the Historical Society of Perry County for a lively night of storytelling with none other than Pennsylvania Jack...

The Historical Society of Perry County is proud to announce the generous support of three community-minded organizations whose contributions will directly support ongoing restoration and...

The Historical Society of Perry County is holding its Annual Cash Raffle — and you could win big while supporting the next generation of local historians and leaders! Prizes: 1st – $500 2nd – $400...

The Historical Society of Perry County was pleased to welcome members of the Perry Valley Grange for a recent visit to the Cochran-Anspach House in Millerstown. Built...

We’re excited to kick off our first book sale of the season on May 30th & 31st, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM both days. Cash or checks only, please. Location: Dromgold Farm5 Landisburg Road, Shermans...

The Board of Directors took a field trip for their March meeting to the newly established New Bloomfield Fire Company Museum. The museum showcases an impressive collection of historical artifacts...

The Historical Society of Perry County is proud to offer a $500 scholarship to one graduating high school senior in Perry County who is pursuing post-secondary education, including trade and...

Thank you to Greenwood High School’s Environmental Science class for visiting the Historical Society of Perry County’s Cochran-Anspach House this week! As part of their studies on energy, coal, and...

The Historical Society of Perry County is thrilled to share information on one of our 2025 lectures: “The Appalachian Trail in Perry County – Big History”A Lecture by Dr. Chrissy Senecal Date: April...

The Historical Society of Perry County is thrilled to announce that nearly $17,500 in grant funding has been secured from two separate sources. A $9,500 matching grant was generously awarded by the...