Upcoming Events

Echoes of Iron: Archaeology at the Frazier Sawmill & Blacksmith Shop, Clear Creek State Park

Jefferson County History Center announces our new Spring Adult Educational Programming series: Window to the Past: Hidden Histories & Stories of Jefferson County.

Coming up  May 14^th – “Echoes of Iron” – Archaeology at the Frazier Sawmill and Blacksmith Shop presented by archaeologists Brian Fritz and Amanda Valko.

This was a 20-year project at Clear Creek State Park uncovering the Frazier Sawmill and associated blacksmith shop, supported by Clear Creek State Park.
Brian also filmed and edited a short documentary of the project.  Come by and learn a little fascinating history of our19th century lumbering era.

This presentation is FREE to the public and will be held at the Heritage House,
4 Sylvania St., Brookville. Presentation begins at 7PM. Light refreshments will be served.

10th Annual Military Collectibles Show

JCHS Presents the 10^th Annual Military Collectibles Show Saturday May 31st, 2025,  9 am – 3 pm, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Brookville, PA

This indoor event includes two buildings with 100 vendors and exhibitors displaying a wide range of interesting military collectibles and related items ranging from the Revolutionary War,
Civil War, WWI, WWII, Vietnam, and Gulf Wars to the present.  Collectibles available for show, sale and trade include weapons, uniforms, artifacts, accouterments, photographs, publications,
and other items of historical interest to both the beginner and advanced military collector.   Bring your collection items for evaluation  experts who are always willing to help and answer questions.

The Jefferson County Fairgrounds are located on Route 28 approximately ½ mile north of Interstate 80 (Exit 81).

Adult admission is $10 and children 17 and under are free.  There will also be a food court available.

We are still accepting table reservations for vendors and exhibitors eager to showcase, sell, or trade their military-related treasures.
To reserve your space or for additional information, please contact [email protected] or give us a call at (814) 849-0077.

"Double Wedding Ring" Quilt Raffle

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“DOUBLE WEDDING RING QUILT” RAFFLE:  TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!  

This unique quilt with scalloped edges was crafted by Betty Fike Yeager in 2001.

Tix $5 each or 5 for $20 available  via Paypal  or at our Gift Shop, 172 Main St., Brookville.

Winner will be announced during the Laurel Festival on Saturday, June 21st.  More info soon!

EBIKE RAFFLE

Raffle TIX Available NOW!

For this year’s raffle, we present a monstrous-fat-tire-go-almost-anywhere machine!

Have an  Off-Road Adventure !  This awewsome Ebike can handle anything!

Neither sand, rocks, snow or mountainous terrain can stop it (well, maybe ice…)

It is also a very capable commuter bike (think potholes) complete with bike rack.

1 lucky winner will claim this awesome Ebike at our 7th Annual Family Bicycle Ride, Poker Run  & Picnic on September 21st !

Tickets can also be purchased at our Gift Shop at the History Center, 172 Main St., Brookville and at any of our upcoming events.