Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation

Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation BCHR&LF was incorporated as a nonprofit organization on December 14, 1971. It was later named the official Historical Society of Beaver County.
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Our Mission Statement : Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation, located in the 1826 Captai The Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation was incorporated as a nonprofit organization on December 14, 1971. The purpose of the Foundation is the collection, preservation, and interpretation of Beaver County's historical sites, records and artifacts for the education

al benefit of the public. The Foundation, which is supervised by a board of trustees is involved in a number of ongoing activities:

Operation of the Beaver County History Center at the Vicary Mansion
Publication of Milestones - a quarterly magazine about Beaver County history
Publication and reprinting of historical literature including: The 1976 Bicentennial Atlas, The 20th Century History of Beaver County, Rivers of Destiny - The Beaver County Bicentennial Book and A Guide to Historical Landmarks in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. Selection of up to four historic sites each year and dedication of these locations with historical markers. Distribution of Heritage markers for residences which meet historic criteria

So, come to honor our veterans... June 7, 2026... 3:00 pm at Irvine Park, Beaver, PA... this event is coming up real so...
06/02/2026

So, come to honor our veterans... June 7, 2026... 3:00 pm at Irvine Park, Beaver, PA... this event is coming up real soon... Support our Troops Rally... this Sunday...

So, a new addition to the archives this week! An old-fashioned noodle maker! What a unique piece of kitchen equipment!...
06/02/2026

So, a new addition to the archives this week! An old-fashioned noodle maker! What a unique piece of kitchen equipment! It came with four different attachments too... Not sure of the date... but it's old... can you imagine the work involved in making noodles back then... although, my mother-in-law had a similar machine she used into the 2000s...

Our friends at the New Brighton Historical Society have an exciting summer art exhibition which will open at 1 p.m. Frid...
06/02/2026

Our friends at the New Brighton Historical Society have an exciting summer art exhibition which will open at 1 p.m. Friday, June 5 at the Merrick Art Gallery, 1100 5th Ave, New Brighton. It will feature the work of Emil Bott: Beaver County’s Forgotten Artistic Treasure. In the 1800’s, Bott painted and drew many Beaver County landscapes and scenes of everyday life, and his paintings, lithographs and publications have been treasured in many family homes and in private collections. The historical society has been able to work with many people to bring his artwork together for everyone to enjoy this summer. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. This summer exhibition is open to the public, and there is no charge to attend.

So, the Greesburg Academy is a focal point of Darlington Days... This landmark sign has been erected through our Beaver...
06/01/2026

So, the Greesburg Academy is a focal point of Darlington Days... This landmark sign has been erected through our Beaver County Historical Research & Landmarks Foundation...
The Greersburg Academy was an institution established by Reverend Thomas Hughes in Darlington, Pennsylvania, in 1802. The academy was created as a “prep” school for college. Classes included languages, philosophy, and astronomy. The stone structure was built around 1806 making it one of the oldest buildings still standing in Beaver County. Though it was originally built as a school, the structure functioned as a railway station for a time, serving several railroads between 1883 and 1972. The structure is one of the oldest structures to have ever been used as a station. Notable alumni of the school were abolitionist John Brown, Walter Forward, John White Geary, Daniel Leasure, William Holmes McGuffey. The Little Beaver Historical Society currently maintains the structure...

So when we visited the Brick House at Darlington Days, I was pleasantly surprised to see our Beaver County Liberty Bell ...
06/01/2026

So when we visited the Brick House at Darlington Days, I was pleasantly surprised to see our Beaver County Liberty Bell there... it was so nice to see it again!

So today was the last day of Darlington Days for this year... a car cruise and several historical buildings were on our ...
06/01/2026

So today was the last day of Darlington Days for this year... a car cruise and several historical buildings were on our agenda... we soon discovered pizza baked in this stone oven was a great diversion... then we also had a horse-drawn wagon ride by Friendship Hill Equestion Services and enjoyed this added attraction...

So, just a couple pics of The Vicary house from deys gone by... from the archives...
05/31/2026

So, just a couple pics of The Vicary house from deys gone by... from the archives...

So yesterday, New Salem Presbyterian Church with the roof on and some windows installed... the fire that destroyed the c...
05/29/2026

So yesterday, New Salem Presbyterian Church with the roof on and some windows installed... the fire that destroyed the church last January 2025, has not defeated them... Slowly but surely their misfortune has become a haven for their future...

So, the front steps leading up to The Vicary House... just think of how many people who have climbed up to this beautif...
05/29/2026

So, the front steps leading up to The Vicary House... just think of how many people who have climbed up to this beautiful view over the years... We are still preserving history for future generations...

So, mark your calendars for this date... Beaver County's 250 Parade... celebrating our great country... let freedom ri...
05/29/2026

So, mark your calendars for this date... Beaver County's 250 Parade... celebrating our great country... let freedom ring!

Address

1235 3rd Avenue
Freedom, PA
15042

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+17247751848

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