The library will be closed from May 10th -14th
We are holding our annual
TAG SALE
on Thursday May 12th & Friday May 13th from 10am to 6 pm and Saturday May 14th from 9 am until noon.
Please wear masks and social distance
The Northumberland County Historical Society
has reopened
and resumed its normal Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. schedule.
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.
NCHS Calendar of Events
Keep up to date with all of our planned events.
President's Message
Click Here Genealogical Library
Charlotte Darrah Walter library offers old newspapers and tax records on dvd and scores of genealogical reference books.
Fort Augusta & Hunter House
Pennsylvania's stronghold in the upper Susquehanna Valley from the French and Indian War to the close of the American Revolution
Explore our collections!
March through December Mon., Wed. and Fri. 1 to 4 PM
Group tours by appt.
Call 570-286-4083
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