Grand Opening of the Official County Museum!

Crawford County has a wealth of history and a number of sites throughout our region sharing the history of small areas and communities. May 23, 2026, however, will be the first time there has been a comprehensive museum dedicated to the history of the entire county - right inside the Historical Society’s headquarters. Join us for a grand opening and first look on Saturday, May 23, 2026!

Museum Major Sponsors:

• Harold Heist Foundation
• Sally Howe
• Sue Gionti in honor and memory of Erik and Anna Sass
• Walmart
• PA Humanities
• The Estate of George Deshner
• An Anonymous Donor

America250PA - Crawford Sponsors:

• The RDL Family Foundation
• Allegheny College
• City of Meadville
• Crawford County Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Crawford County Historical Society
• Wesbury Methodist Retirement Community
• Northwestern Rural Electric Cooperative
• Howard Hanna Bainbridge Kaufman Real Estate
• Channellock
• ERIEBANK
• Seton Catholic School
• Highland Bed and Breakfast

Thank you for your generosity and support of our community’s history!

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