Latest News & Announcements:

2024 Calendar Available For Purchase

The 2024 DuBois Area Historical Society Calendar is now available for purchase. The theme is “You Won’t See This Again” and features photos of places, events, and activities that will not be repeated in this time period. The calendars are on sale for $5 at:  Ace Hardware, Peaceable Kingdom, The Junk Dealer’s Daughter, Way Office Plus, Toni Kulbacki Barber Shop, Parkside Community Center, Southside Pickers, and the DuBois Area Historical Society Museum all in DuBois; and 814 Hardware in Sykesville and Brockway. The calendar makes an ideal gift.

Society Publishes New Book 

front_cover_only.jpgThe DuBois Area Historical Society’s newest publication “Spirited Citizens of the DuBois Area” is now available for purchase from the DuBois Area Historical Society and Junk Dealer’s Daughter in DuBois. The new publication features 25 chapters profiling some prominent and not so prominent citizens of the DuBois area, born during the first 50 years of DuBois’ existence.The cost is $25 per copy including tax. Add $7 for shipping and handling if ordering by mail. The historical society mailing address is P. O. Box 401, DuBois, Pa. 15801. Checks may be made payable to the DuBois Area Historical Society. The book is an excellent gift for the historian in your family.

 

First Day Cover For 150th Anniversary Available

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The legal-size first day cover envelope commemorating DuBois' 150th Anniversary is available for purchase for $3. Add $3.75 for postage and handling.

Historical Tales of the Pennsylvania Wilds on Sale

 pa_wilds_cover.JPG     The DuBois Area Historical Society has copies available of "Historical Tales of the Pennsylvania Wilds," by DuBois author Kathy Myers. The book sells for $21.99. Myers has promised a portion of all sales from the book signing to go to the DuBois Area Historical Society. Arcadia Publishing, the book's publisher, provides this description of the book:  "With sixteen thousand miles of streams and rivers, twenty-nine state parks and nine state and national forests spread out over twelve and a half counties, the Pennsylvania Wilds is an immensely special place in the Commonwealth. Beyond the stunning scenery lies important history of early American. A young George Washington traversed the expanse, cutting his teeth as a military leader. Violence between Native Americans and colonists in the territory left its bloody mark, from the Penn's Creek Massacre to the Great Cave Massacre. After the American Revolution, early settler families forged roots, built communities and developed the region into a patchwork of frontier towns. Through a series of richly compelling narratives, author Kathy Myers reveals the early history of the Pennsylvania Wilds."

Virtual Tour Of E. D. Reitz Musuem

A virtual tour of the DuBois Area Historical Society's E. D. Reitz Museum is available. The tour may be found at visitclearfieldcounty.org. Scroll down the page to the block marked virtual tours. Click there to find many tours of area attractions including the DuBois Area Historical Society. 

"From Bavaria to Brady" Book Price Reduced

The price of the "From Bavaria to Brady The George "Philip" Swope Family" by Sandra K. Leonard available from the DuBois Area Historical Society has been reduced. $30 plus $7 shipping and tax. An extensive history and genealogy of many of the related families of Clearfield and Jefferson counties of Pennsylvania, including Swope, Passmore, Wingert, Strawcutter, Leonard and other connected families.  Also included are essays about life in the Luthersburg (Pennsylvania) area in the first half of the 20th century. The book is 746 pages with photos, numerous portraits, maps and index.

Calling All Junior Genealogists

Every family has a story that comes to life when it passes from one generation to another.  The DuBois Area Historical Society encourages readers to pursue genealogy during this shelter-in-place time period.  In particular, this is good opportunity for young people to learn and to preserve their family history. Become a JUNIOR GENEALOGIST by beginning with these recommended steps:

           1. Read the rest of the information and fill out the form here.

           2. Start with the interview questions here.

           3. Compile information on one or both of these two forms:  family, stepfamily.

2024 Historical Society Calendar Available for Purchase

The 2024 DuBois Area Historical Society Calendar is now available for purchase. The theme is “You Won’t See This Again” and features photos of places, events, and activities that will not be repeated in this time period. The calendars are on sale for $5 at:  Ace Hardware, Peaceable Kingdom, The Junk Dealer’s Daughter, Way Office Plus, Toni Kulbacki Barber Shop, Parkside Community Center, Southside Pickers, and the DuBois Area Historical Society Museum all in DuBois; and 814 Hardware in Sykesville and Brockway. The calendar makes an ideal gift.

    Barns, Murder Books Now Available

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barn_cover.jpg       The DuBois Area Historical Society now has on sale, two new published books of local history:  The Pennsylvania Barn Scrapbook Volume I – The ABC’s of the Timber Framed Barnby Clair Kriner for $21.20; and Elk County Murders & Mysterious Deaths Volume I for $26.45 by James T. Baumgratz. Further details can be found in the news section below.


reflections_cover_use.jpgThe Best Of Reflections Available For Purchase

     “The Best of Reflections” by Jason S. Gray Sr. is now available for purchase at the DuBois Area Historical Society. The cost per copy is $10 with the proceeds evenly split between the DuBois Area Historical Society and the DuBois YMCA.

                     

"Sabula Timeless . . . " Available For Purchase

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      “Sabula Lake Timeless . . .” by Dr. Anju Jolly is now available for purchase at the DuBois Area Historical Society. The book sells for $20 plus $1.20 tax. All mail orders require a $5 postage fee. The book is a history of the Sabula Lake area and is packed with pictures from Sabula’s early days into the 21st Century.  To purchase “Sabula Lake Timeless . . .” visit the DuBois Area Historical Society or call 814-371-9006.

Membership Dues

            2023 membership dues for The DuBois Area Historical Society are now due. Except for lifetime members, all those who have not paid 2023 dues will not receive a newsletter after the one sent in May. Membership levels include:  Life Individual, $200; Business, $100; Individual under 55, $25; Individual over 55, $15; Family, $30; Student under 18, $15; Friend Silver, $500; Friend Gold, $1,000; and Friend Platinum, $1,500.

          A printable membership form is available here.

"The Hills of Home" Available Again

       The DuBois Area Historical Society recently received copies of  “The Hills of Home” written by Jennie Dixon. The book was reprinted by popular demand. “The Hills of Home” is a history of the Sabula, Hickory, and Winterburn areas during the logging era.

         This hard cover book is for sale at the DuBois Area Historical Society. The cost is $50 plus $8, which includes $3 tax and $5 for shipping and handling. You can place your order by sending your check to DuBois Area Historical Society, P.O. Box 401, DuBois, PA 15801 or stop in at the Historical Society located at 30 W. Long Ave. on Tuesday or Wednesday between the hours of 10 and 4. For more information, please call 814-371-9006.

FIRST DAY AIR MAIL COVERS AVAILABLE

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        Seventy-five years ago, DuBois and Clearfield County were part of history. May 14, 1939, DuBois and Clearfield were both stops on the newly conceived air mail pickup route, one where the planes did not land, but snagged the mail while in flight. A replication of the inaugural flight was held on May 17, 2014, between Clearfield and DuBois. Stamped first day covers from the May 17, 2014, flight are now available from the DuBois Area Historical Society at a cost of $2.50 per first day cover. Contact the Society for ordering information.

CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT NOW AVAILABLE

ornament_front.jpg     The DuBois Area Historical Society is selling Christmas ornaments featuring the museum on Long Avenue, the Society logo and founding date. For more information click here.



Print out a personal copy of the 2019 Walking Tour of DuBois brochure Here.

The original 2011 Walking Tour of DuBois brochure is still available HERE 

Holliday Presents History Facts At Dinner

Eighty-five members and guests, attended the DuBois Area Historical Society’s 37th Annual Dinner.

Penn State Students Volunteer at Museum

The E. D. Reitz Museum was a destination on Penn State DuBois’ Community Outreach Day.

Heat Project On Despite Grant Rejection

The project to bring heat to two unheated sections of the museum will happen on a reduced scale.

Pennsylvania Magazine Publisher Dinner Speaker

Al Holliday, publisher of Pennsylvania Magazine, will be the guest speaker for the DuBois Area Historical Society’s Dinner.

Jack Speaker For Genealogy Program August 15

The genealogy workshops continue on Thursday, August 15, at 2 p.m., with the program "What I Learned from My Mother’s Roller Sk…

Recent Auction Winners

The following are the winners of the silent auctions held recently by the DuBois Area Historical Society.

New Liberty Boulevard Sign Unveiled

DuBois Area Historical Society President Ruth Gregori and DuBois American Legion Commander Denny Knarr unveiled the new Liberty …

Spaghetti Dinner On July 7

A spaghetti benefit dinner for the DuBois Area Historical Society is scheduled for Sunday, July 7, noon-3 p.m. at Luigi’s Villa,…

DuBois Area Historical Society, Inc.
Located at 30 W Long Ave. DuBois, PA 

Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 401, DuBois, 15801
Phone (814) 371- 9006    Email: duboisareahistory@yahoo.com

Summer Hours
: April 1st to Nov. 30th > Tuesday & Wednesday 10am to 4pm.
Winter Hours: Call for appointment
A donation is appreciated from all visitors.

Board Meetings:  2nd Monday of the month at 7:00 PM at our building.

LINKS

The DuBois Area Historical Society Inc.

is not responsible for content at any of these sites

Pennsylvania genealogy:  www.pennsylvaniagenealogy.net

Visit other area historical society sites:

Brockway:  http://www.brockwayhistory.org

Clarion County:  http://www.clarioncountyhistoricalsociety.org

Clearfield County:  http://www.clearfieldcountyhistoricalsociety.net

Elk County:  http://www.elkcountyhistoricalsociety.org

Jefferson County:  http://www.jchconline.org

Mt. Zion:  http://www.mtzionhistoricalsociety.org

Punxstuwaney:  http://www.punxsyhistory.org

Reynoldsville:  http://www.reynoldsvillehistoricalsociety.com

St. Marys/Benzinger Township:  http://www.smhistoricalsociety.com