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

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!

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Self-guided tour
Self-guided tour

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!

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Coming this September!</span>
Coming this September!

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

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Come join the exploration!
Come join the exploration!

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 booklet or stop by any one of the Historical Societies of Mercer County PA to pick up a packet and play along!

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Discover your ancestry!

Our genealogical reference library is the largest in Mercer County, PA.

Order a Historic Marker

Helen Black Miller Memorial Chapel

The Helen Black Miller Memorial Chapel
is available for rent to the public.

Download the Rental Agreement
Upcoming Events
Local Author Event
Oct 2
Local Author Event
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Echoes Across the Water (Lake Wilhelm)
Oct 3
Echoes Across the Water (Lake Wilhelm)
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Book Swap Fundraiser
Oct 6
Book Swap Fundraiser
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Traveling War Museum-History You Can Hold
Oct 10
Traveling War Museum-History You Can Hold
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Art &amp; Spirit Connection
Oct 13
Art & Spirit Connection
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Board Meeting
Oct 14
Board Meeting
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Historical Societies Coalition of Mercer County
Oct 21
Historical Societies Coalition of Mercer County
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A Talk on the “Pa Soldiers’ Orphan Schools 1864 – 2009” plus the Mercer Orphan School
Oct 24
A Talk on the “Pa Soldiers’ Orphan Schools 1864 – 2009” plus the Mercer Orphan School
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Art &amp; Spirit Connection
Nov 10
Art & Spirit Connection
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Board Meeting
Nov 11
Board Meeting
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Closed for Thanksgiving
Nov 26
Closed for Thanksgiving
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Art &amp; Spirit Connection
Dec 8
Art & Spirit Connection
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Candlelight Service
Dec 15
Candlelight Service
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Holiday Open House
Dec 19
Holiday Open House
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Closed for Winter Break
Dec 20
Closed for Winter Break
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