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The Historical & Genealogical Society of Somerset County, Inc. is dedicated to preserving the history of Somerset County, its customs, and its lifestyles. The Society was established in 1959 and has been the leader in local historical preservation and education since its formation. The Society is an associate group of the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) and its local site, the Somerset Historical Center. The Society provides support through staffing and programming at the Commonwealth-owned Center, but also remains a separate entity continuing with its own collections, genealogy, and projects. As we continue to expand and improve our programs and facilities we need your help and support. Please consider becoming a member of the Historical and Genealogical Society of Somerset County, Inc. Volunteer your ideas, energy, time and enthusiasm to our efforts! MEMBER BENEFITS INCLUDE:UNLIMITED FREE ADMISSION TO:The Somerset Historical Center, western Pennsylvania’s rural heritage museum, featuring the award-winning Patterns on the Land agricultural exhibit. All regularly scheduled activities at the Somerset Historical Center, including lectures and changing exhibits (special events, workshops, and Mountain Craft Days excluded). The Historical Society Genealogical Library containing -- Histories of Somerset and neighboring counties -- Family genealogies consisting of books and over 1,000 family files -- Microfilm copies of Somerset County Courthouse records including wills and estate records, birth and death records, deeds and land grants, tax assessments and census records, and microfilm copies of early area newspapers -- County cemetery records to circa 1930 -- Church birth and baptismal records THE LAUREL MESSENGERMembers receive a free subscription to the Historical Society’s quarterly publication featuring articles on local history and genealogy. Members may also place genealogical queries and submit articles for publication. Click Here to Read a Sample Issue THE GLADES GUARDIANMembers receive a free subscription to the Society’s quarterly newsletter reporting on Society events and activities.. Click Here to Read a Sample Newsletter SOCIETY EVENTSMembers are invited to attend the Society’s annual membership banquet and program, the annual membership meeting, and other Historical Society events. SOCIETY LECTURESThe Society regularly hosts speakers on topics of historical interest at the Somerset Historical Center. WORKSHOP SERIESDiscounted enrollment in the Society’s ongoing series of historic trades workshops. Participants have the opportunity to learn such vanishing skills and folkways as coopering, wooden rake making, rug making, and open hearth cooking. GIFT SHOP DISCOUNTMembers receive a year-round 10% discount in the Museum Shop on purchases over $10.00. PUBLICATIONSMembers receive early-bird specials on Society publications at pre-publication rates.
Membership InformationFive Categories of membership in the Historical and Genealogical Society of Somerset County are available:
To obtain a copy of the Historical Society's membership application please click on the hyperlink below and use your browser to print it out. The application is saved as an Adobe PDF file and requires the free Adobe Reader program to open it. The Adobe Reader program can be obtain from the Adobe Corporation website at http://www.adobe.com.
Click Here to Download a Membership Application
For more information please contact Bernice Sarver at the Somerset Historical Center.
The official registration and financial information of the Historical and Genealogical Society of Somerset County, Inc. may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. This notice is required by Act 202.
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