Fulton County Historical Society

Promoting Knowledge of the History of
Fulton County, Pennsylvania

2024 Membership is Now Open

Who We Are

The Fulton County Historical Society has been in existence since 1928. The Society promotes knowledge of Fulton County's history through our publications, our museums, our research library, and through educational events.

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Our Facilities

Museum

Located across the street from the Fulton House, the Museum Annex building houses exhibits representing businesses that operated in the county as well as machinery from some of the county’s grist mills, a gun shop and artifacts from county garages, and more.
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Museum at The Fulton House

The Fulton House in McConnellsburg was built as an inn and tavern by the town founder, Daniel McConnell, in 1793. Several rooms in the building house some of the Society's collection including furnishings, tools, utensils, and decorative items.
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Winegardener School

The Winegardner School is a fully restored and partially furnished one room school in Taylor Township.
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Research Library

The Fulton County Historical Society Library is located in the George Ritzert Room on the third floor of the Fulton County Library at 227 North First Street in McConnellsburg. The collections include family histories, church and school records, and more items related to local history.
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Upcoming Events

  • 2024 Annual Meeting

    Date:  April 20, 2024 at 06:00 PM Location:  McConnellsburg Firehall Price:  $15 per person Reservation Deadline:  April 10, 2024

    6:00 p.m. - Roast chicken dinner
    7:00 p.m. - Speaker John Nelson will present Trivia Night
    Business meeting following the speaker. The meeting will include election of officers, awards, and discussion of a slogan for the 175th anniversary of the founding of Fulton County (bring your suggestions for a slogan). Reservations can be made by calling Erin Cromer at 814-979-8602. Payment may be sent to Fulton County Historical Society, P.O. Box 115, McConnellsburg, PA 17233.