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!

UPCOMING EXPERIENCES

Coming this September!

Justice Bell Presentation

Tuesday, September 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.

Learn more here!

Sha’nini George Foundation Benefit

Saturday, September 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?

Learn more here!

Check out our Blog!

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July 27, 2026

Self-guided tour

July 27, 2026

Stop in and pick up a copy of our tour booklet to gather stamps at many historical sites and when at least 10 out of 13 stops have been stamped, you can redeem for a FREE T-SHIRT!

BONUS ~ Bring us a picture of you at our 14th bonus stop and you will also receive a FREE 1-YEAR MEMBERSHIP to The Mercer County Historical Society & Museum!

Contest runs until December 31, 2026!

July 27, 2026

July 26, 2026

Coming this September!

July 26, 2026

Join us for 2 great events!

Justice Bell Presentation--Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 6:30 PM at Sharon City Hall

AND

Sha’nini George Foundation Benefit--- Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM at 222 Line Rd. Mercer, PA

July 26, 2026

July 25, 2026

Come join the exploration!

July 25, 2026

Congratulations to our visitors for completing the Mercer County Self-Guided Tour and winning their FREE T-shirts!

It’s not too late to either download a bookle t or stop by any one of the Historical Societies of Mercer County PA to pick up a packet and play along!

July 25, 2026