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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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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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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The Winegardner School is a fully restored and partially furnished one room school in Taylor Township.
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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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Date: March 08, 2025 at 06:00 PM Location: Hustontown Area Volunteer Fire Company Price: $20 per person Reservation Deadline: March 01, 2025
Ken Keebaugh will present the history of taverns and inns in Fulton County as part of the 175th anniversary celebration of Fulton County. Make reservations by calling Monica at 717-658-7957.
Date: April 19, 2025 at 06:00 PM Location: Hustontown Area Volunteer Fire Company Price: $20 per person Reservation Deadline: April 12, 2025
Auctioning off the 175th commemorative muzzleloader crated by local gunsmith Jan Fraker. For reservations, contact Monica at 717-658-7957.
Location: Great Cove Golf Course, McConnellsburg, PA Price: $70 per golfer Reservation Deadline: December 16, 2024
Proceeds of the event will support restoration of the Civil War monument along Route 522 as well as other 175th anniversary events
Location: Courthouse Square, McConnellsburg, PA
Join us for an event featuring vendors, artists, a Civil War band, and other events in conjunction with the annual Strawberry Festival
Date: July 12, 2025 Location: Fulton County Pistol and Rifle Range
More information on this event will be posted soon!