Clearfield County Historical Society

05/31/2026

Sunday
Museum and Research Center open today
1:30-4:30

05/25/2026

The Society places 13-star flags each Memorial Day on Revolutionary War soldiers’ graves.

May we remember.

05/23/2026

Kerr House Museum & Alexander Research Center
Closed Sunday 5/24 of Memorial Day Weekend

05/21/2026

Aug. 11, 1931 - Boy Scout Troop 2 of Clearfield with President Herbert Hoover

Scoutmaster BT Owens and the 33 members of Troop 2 who recently returned from their annual educational tour were accorded an honor while in Washington of which few citizens of Clearfield can boast.

While the boys were spending a couple of days of their outing in the national capital, they were honored with a brief interview with President Hoover who managed to spend 10 minutes of his busy time with the Troop on the White House lawn.

It was through the influence of Congressman J. Mitchell Chase that an arrangement was made for the boys to meet the Chief Executive. Thursday afternoon President Hoover posed with the entire troop for a group picture, after which the President took the opportunity to congratulate Scoutmaster Owens on the fine appearance of the boys.

Included in the picture is the President, Scoutmaster Owens, Evan Jones, secretary to Congressman Chase, Clair Lippert, local boy who was in Chase’s office, and the members of the troop who made the trip to Washington.
Early Friday morning the party started back for Clearfield, travelling via Baltimore and Philadelphia. While in the city of brotherly love they visited Independence Hall, Public Ledger building and the Navy Yard. That night they camped at historic Valley Forge.

Saturday the route home included a visit to Harrisburg where the state capital was given the once over. Amid the quite riotous and thundering noise to acclaim their coming, the boys pulled into Clearfield on Saturday night, having completed a journey of over 700 miles.

When in Washington the troop was visited by two former Clearfielders when James Kerr and his mother dropped in to the camp. The visitors evidenced delight in seeing so many boys from Clearfield and before leaving Mr. Kerr provided Scoutmaster Owens with the means of purchasing an extra meal for the entire troop!
Standing, left to right:

James Walters (Bus Driver), Clifford Hawkins, Lawrence Stevens, Orvis Undercoffer, Wallace Austin, Emerson Shaw, Don Jalton, John Sykes, Kenneth Rowles, B.T. Owens (Scoutmaster), Evan Jones (Secretary to Congressman Chase), President Herbert Hoover, Clark Lippert, Lynn Goodman, Eugene Barnie, Harry Beaver, James Bickford, Louis Pearce, Jack Arnold, Bob Decker, Donovan Black, and Ted (James) Black.
Kneeling, left to right:
Dan Arnold, Dick Woolridge, Bob Lillinthal, Floyd Jay, Bill Reading, John “Jack” Shaw, Wright Bigler, Ashley Woolridge, Bob Davis, Bob Hunter, Russell Williams, James Mitchell III, Walter Schaefer, Blair Owens, Gerry Wilson, and Grant Kendrick.

Stop by the Kerr House Museum's Elk Room to view this photo more closely! We are open today from 1:30-4:30PM

05/18/2026

05/15/2026

Be sure to stop by the maple syrup booth at the Logs to Lumber event today and sample some local syrup! This booth is sponsored by the Clearfield County Historical Society.

05/14/2026

Looking forward to seeing all of you at our Grand Opening celebration!

COALPORT AREA COAL MUSEUM
825 MAIN STREET - PO BOX 17
COALPORT, PA 16627

PHONE: (814) 329-9598
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: WWW.COALPORTMUSEUM.ORG

05/10/2026

Museum and Research center open Thursdays and Sundays
1:30-4:30 pm
Bring Mom in to visit!

05/06/2026

Very cool presentation today from Clearfield Historical Society - the very first Election Board for Clearfield County was in 1830, and they presented us with the original signed document swearing them in.

We will treasure this piece of history, and display it in our main meeting room 😎 Thanks so much to Cathie Hughes and the entire board of the historical society for this!

02/13/2026

Stop by as they open their doors for the first time at their new location this Sunday.

Our first few displays are being readied for guests to view when we open our door on Sunday, February 15.

Visitors will get a close look at tools used by underground miners, supplies and safety items needed for their daily work, and so much more!

We have a lot do do and we welcome your assistance in showcasing our community heritage.

Mark your calendars: Sunday, February 15, 1 PM to 5 PM - Come see our new museum site!