The Northumberland County Historical Society

is now closed for the winter and will hopefully reopen Monday March 1st at 1:00 p.m.

and resume its normal Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. schedule.

We will decide at that time if the following restrictions will still apply.

We are requesting that those who plan to visit our genealogical research library set an appointment to ensure their safety and adequate accommodation.  Requests must be made via email to [email protected]  Please type APPOINTMENT REQUEST in the subject line and list the research dates wanted. We will require masks and will follow 6' social distancing guidelines set by the Department of Health.  Hand sanitizer will be available for your convenience.  



Library and Museum Hours: 

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

 The Library is open until 8:00 p.m.

the first Wednesday of the month

March through December

Visit the site of Fort Augusta

see its two original remaining features

the well and the powder magazine

Check out the scale model of the fort from the observation deck

Explore the museum and the

genealogical research library

See our photo gallery under Events.