Clearfield– The Clearfield County Historical Society’s Board of Directors met on Tuesday at the Alexander Research Center in Clearfield. The board expressed thanks to its members who planted flowers on the grounds of the Kerr House Museum.
The Society will again sponsor its historically themed entry in the Clearfield County Fair Parade on Monday, July 30.
The Board made plans to sponsor a Night At the Museum program at the Kerr House Museum on Thursday, August 16 at 6:00. Volunteers will dress the part of historical county figures and present a recounting of the lives and times of those whom they portray. Afterwards, after dark, original 1938 film footage of the famous and ill fated last raft on the Susquehanna River will be shown on the museum lawn by board member Jack Woolridge. The public is welcome attend and both events will be presented free of charge. Those attending are requested to bring a lawn chair.
- The board also:Commended Rodney Bower, of Clearfield, upon the publication of his book, This I Remember; which is a compiling of his periodic personal and historic memories that routinely appears in The Progress.
- Commended Ralph Seeley, of Bellefonte, for his new book, Indian Paths of Central Pennsylvania. Detailed information about Native American paths in Clearfield County is presented in the book.
- Thanked all who placed 13 star US flags on the graves of over two dozen Revolutionary War veterans who are buried in Clearfield County. Many photos of the graves and flags are available on the Society’s website at clearfieldcountyhistoricalsociety.org.
- Thanked and praised the board members and volunteers who have recently cleared and mowed the old Clearfield County Home cemetery. A sign will be erected listing the names of those buried there. The board also extended thanks to the Clearfield County Commissioners for their support of the project.
- Reminded the public that museum tours for individuals and groups are available on Thursdays and Sundays from 1:30 to 4:30 or by calling 378-5748. It also noted that the adjacent Alexander Research Center is open for genealogical and other research during the same hours. Trained volunteers will be available to offer help.