Celebrating 80 years
of preserving the history of
Mercer County, Pennsylvania
The Mercer County Historical Society & Museum is the central hub for
exploring the history of Mercer County, PA. Visit our facility today!
Coming this September!
Justice Bell Presentation
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, at 6:30 PM at Sharon City Hall
Pennsylvania Women and Their Fight for the Vote
Join us for a 19-minute documentary, Finding Justice: The Untold Story of Women’s Fight for the Vote, followed by a Q&A with Amanda Owen, the filmmaker and executive director of the Justice Bell Foundation. Signed copies of Owen’s new book, The Justice Bell: Tracing the Journey of a Forgotten Symbol, will be available for purchase.
*Books will also be available at MCHS for anyone who cannot attend.
Sha’nini George Foundation Benefit
Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM at 222 Line Rd. Mercer, PA
Come join us for a fun time and a wonderful cause!
The Sha’nini George Foundation has been a long -time supporter of many non-profits in our area including the Mercer County Historical Society & Museum.
Did you know that Sha’nini George was a Titanic Survivor?
Mercer County Self-Guided Tour Finishers!
Come join the exploration!
It’s not too late!
Download a booklet here!
or…
Stop by any one of the Historical Societies of Mercer County PA to pick up a packet and play along!
Check out our Blog!
Discover your ancestry!
Our genealogical reference library is the largest in Mercer County, PA.
Helen Black Miller Memorial Chapel
The Helen Black Miller Memorial Chapel
is available for rent to the public.
