|
Somerset Historical Center Western Pennsylvania's Rural History Museum Administered by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission |
|
|
|
|
|
The Somerset Historical Center preserves the history of life in rural southwestern Pennsylvania from the times of the region's first farmers to the present day through exhibits, workshops and educational programs. The Somerset Historical Center is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, the official historical agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Historical Center also serves as the headquarters of the Historical & Genealogical Society of Somerset County, the official county historical society.
Adam Miller Farmhouse, circa 1795 About UsThe Somerset Historical Center is a 150-acre rural history museum located 4 miles north of the town of Somerset, Pennsylvania. Permanent orientation exhibits and videos can be seen in the Visitors Center, constructed in 1997. The Visitors Center is also home to the Historical Society’s Genealogical Research Library and additional changing exhibits. Seasonally, visitors also have the opportunity to visit the Historical Center's many outdoor exhibits which include: 1770s Farmstead featuring recreated Settler's Cabin 1830s Farmstead featuring c. 1795 Farmhouse, Smoke House, Detached Kitchen, and Barn 1859 Walter's Mills Covered Bridge 1860s Maple Sugar Camp 1890s Cider Press Hoffman Exhibit Hall (trades of the region, including a recreated 1890s country store interior) Fluck Exhibit Hall (agricultural equipment displays) Activities The Historical Center’s major educational event is Mountain Craft Days, a three-day outdoor festival featuring 125 crafts persons, artisans, and entertainers interpreting the rural folkways of western Pennsylvania. The event is held annually on the first weekend after Labor Day and draws over 13,000 visitors to the site each September. Other programs held throughout the year include changing exhibits, rural and regional craft workshops, special events, and lectures. Guided Tours Guided tours of the Somerset Historical Center and its outdoor exhibits are available April 1 through November 1. The Visitors Center, Genealogical Library, and Museum Shop remain open throughout the year.
Hours & Admission FeesThe Somerset Historical Center is open year-round Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sundays from noon until 5:00 pm. The site is closed Mondays and holidays, except Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day. Hours may be subject to change. Admission is charged. Adult (18 years & older) $4.00 Youth (6 years - 17 years) $2.00 Senior Citizens (60 years and older) $3.50 Children (under age 6) no charge Group rates are available. For more information please contact the Historical Center at (814) 445-6077. Admission is free for members of the Historical & Genealogical Society of Somerset County. Contact Information
Museum Director: Mr. Charles E. Fox: chfox@state.pa.us
Administered by the Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania Historical and Museum CommissionEdward G. Rendell, GovernorWayne Spilove, ChairmanBarbara Franco, Executive Director
|
|
|
Visitors Since September 27, 2004
Send mail to
chfox@state.pa.us with questions or
comments about this web site. |
|
