Barree Forge and Furnace

07/01/2026

🇺🇸 Show Your Huntingdon County & America250PA Pride! 🇺🇸

Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with an official America250PA – Huntingdon County T-shirt!

👕 These shirts are available by pre-order only, and we will be placing just ONE order—so don't miss your chance!

Available Colors: Gray & Navy

💲 Pricing:
• Small–XL: $20
• 2XL–4XL: $25

Each shirt features our exclusive America250PA Huntingdon County logo and is a great way to show your support for the Semiquincentennial celebration while proudly representing Huntingdon County!

📅 Order Deadline: July 5, 2026
📞 To Order:
Contact Lonnie Smith Jr. or any Huntingdon County America250PA Committee member.
📧 [email protected]
📱 (814) 386-3323

📬 Pay by Check:
Make checks payable to the Huntingdon County Historical Society and mail to:
Huntingdon County Historical Society
P.O. Box 305
Huntingdon, PA 16652
📝 Please write "250" in the memo line on the check and include a note with the following information:
• Your name
• Phone number
• Number of shirts
• Shirt color(s)
• Shirt size(s)

⏰ Remember, this is a one-time order! All orders and payments must be received by July 5, 2026.

Don't miss your opportunity to own this commemorative shirt and celebrate America's 250th Birthday while showing your Huntingdon County pride! 🇺🇸

06/14/2026

06/09/2026

🇺🇸 Step back in time and celebrate our local heritage! 🇺🇸

🎉 Join us for the FIRST-EVER Huntingdon County History Day as we honor 250 years of America right here at home!

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
🕙 10 AM – 4 PM
📍 Riverside Park, Smithfield

🏛️ This exciting event brings together museums, historical societies, local authors, and reenactors for a day full of history, discovery, and community pride.

🔔 We are excited to have the county 250 Bell and hopefully the 250 Quilt on display!

✨ Explore fascinating exhibits
✨ Experience live history demonstrations
✨ Browse unique historical items & books
✨ Meet passionate historians and storytellers

🎖️ At 2PM please join us for a special presentation of Quilts of Valor to 7 Veterans from Huntingdon County!

📚 Whether you’re a lifelong history buff or just looking for a great day out, there’s something here for everyone!

⏳The Adam Holiday Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will have items from the former Standing Stone Chapter DAR’s 50 Year Time Capsule on display!
✉️ Be sure to grab one of their postcards to the future and fill it out for 2076!

🧑‍🧑‍🧒 Bring your family, invite your friends, and come celebrate the stories that shaped Huntingdon County and our nation. 🇺🇸

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out-
📧 [email protected]
📞 (814) 386-3323

📜 Let’s make history together—see you there!

Be sure to check out the FB Event, as we post who’s all going to be there over the next few days: https://www.facebook.com/share/1bQb5cRynq/?mibextid=wwXIfr

⚠️ Please note that all attendees enter, participate in, and attend this event at their own risk. The sponsoring organizations, participating groups, vendors, authors, volunteers, demonstrators, township officials, and park staff assume no responsibility or liability for any accidents, injuries, losses, damages, or other incidents that may occur during the event.

05/17/2026

🇺🇸 Support the Huntingdon County America250PA Committee & Huntingdon County History & Heritage Roundtable! 🇺🇸

We are excited to offer special America250PA fundraising items to help support our efforts to celebrate and preserve the rich history and heritage of Huntingdon County as we approach America’s 250th Anniversary!

✨ Available Items:
• Postcard – $1.00
• 1 Sticker – $3.00
• 2 Stickers – $5.00
• Magnet – $5.00

The Sticker and Magnet are our logo and the Postcard is of photos from around the county.

Please keep an eye out for us at special events and activities throughout the year!

If you would like to place an order, please contact Lonnie Smith Jr. or any member of the HC A250PA Committee.

If you would like items mailed, please contact Lonnie for shipping information and costs.
📧 [email protected]
📞 (814) 386-3323

Checks can be made payable to the Huntingdon County Historical Society (who has graciously agreed to serve as our designated fund holder so we can accept checks). Please put “250 Donation” in the memo line.

Any & All Donations are always greatly appreciated!

Thank you for supporting local history, heritage, and community programming as we prepare to commemorate America250PA right here in Huntingdon County! 🇺🇸