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 Updated: 10/17/2010 
Jefferson County History Center
Brookville, Pennsylvania
Description

Research, public programs, exhibits, and publications related to Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. Our shop stocks publications, maps, etc. related to the county as well as gift items created by the people who live and work here.

History

Incorporated since 1971, the Jefferson County History Center opened in March 2004, the bicentennial of the county. The Miniature Railroad & Village(TM) now in Pittsburgh began in Brookville and our volunteers have created a Bowdish-like model railroad layout. Six more galleries of exhibits are available to visitors. Handicapped accessible.

Artifact Collections

Documents, photographs (partially catalogued), and objects related to Jefferson County.

Programs

Hands On History: an hour program related to immigration and transportation for elementary students
Passport to the Past: a series of 3-hour programs for elementary students

Governance

Private non-profit

Library

Access: Members

Appointment required: False

Services
Gift Shop
Event Rental
Street Address
172-176 Main St.
Brookville, PA 15825
Mailing Address
PO Box 51
Brookville, PA 15825
phone: 814-849-0077
e-mail: jchc@windstream.net
home page: www.jchconline.org
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Hours of Operation
Sunday - Tuesdayclosed
Wednesday - Saturday12 PM - 5 PM
Admission
Museum Type(s)
Culture
General
History
Historical Society
Staff
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