About Us

Beaver County Historical Research & Landmarks Foundation

 

 

The Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation was incorporated as a nonprofit organization on December 14, 1971.  It was later named the official Historical Society of Beaver County.  The purpose of the Foundation is the collection, preservation, and interpretation of Beaver County's historical sites, records and artifacts for the educational benefit of the public. 

The Foundation, which is supervised by a board of trustees is involved in a number of ongoing activities:

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Operation of the Beaver County History Center at the Vicary Mansion

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Publication of Milestones - a quarterly magazine about Beaver County history 

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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.         

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Selection of up to four historic sites each year and dedication of these locations with historical markers.

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Distribution of Heritage markers for residences which meet historic criteria

Foundation Officers for 2009

                         James Camp             President

                         Donald Inman            First Vice President

                         David Kramer             Second Vice President

                         Connie Smith              Treasurer      

                                                              Asst. Treasurer

                         Sharon Knopp             Secretary

                         Linda Heckman          Asst. Secretary      

 

Operational funding is provided in part by a grant from P.H.M.C.

 

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