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Orwigsburg Historical Society & Museum

Name: Orwigsburg Historical Society & Museum
Address: 109 E Mifflin Street, Orwigsburg, PA, 17961, US
Telephone: +15703668769
Rating: 5

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A detailed archaeological exhibit highlights this display. Groups are always welcome. A community room is also available for programs and meetings.
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The society features a collection of Orwigsburg & Southern Schuylkill County's memorabilia, artifacts, and a genealogical library serving Orwigsburg & Schuylkill County. Featuring an expansive collection of memorabilia, published works, a genealogical library, and artifacts representing Orwigsburg and Southern Schuylkill County, the society is housed in the former Friendship Fire Co., built in 1891. An extensive interpretive display tells the story of Southern Schuylkill County from its earliest settlers through the development of agriculture, industry, and transportation. The society, located at 109 East Mifflin Street, is open every Thursday, 12:00 – 4:00 and by appointment. Call 570-366-8769 or 570-617-7809 for additional information.

10/16/2026

Fascinating & informative program last evening with Janine Oerther & her SHH team! Great audience with many very thought-provoking paranormal experiences. Thank you to our presenters and our terrific audience! Thank you also to Steven Detwiler for his tech support & photography expertise! 🙂

10/15/2026

TONIGHT at 7:00 p.m. 🎃

10/08/2026

Thursday, October 15th, 7:00 p.m. at the Orwigsburg Historical Society, "Paranormal Sightings in Orwigsburg: Schuylkill's First County Seat" with Janine Oerther & SHH. Be there, if you dare!

09/18/2026

Amazing program last evening with Jake Wynn, historian & author. Thank you to everyone who attended; you were a terrific audience! Thank you to Steve Detwiler, resident photographer, and volunteer, Debbie Shepler.

09/15/2026

Join the Orwigsburg Historical Society on Thursday, September 17th, 7:00 p.m. for "Civil War: The Turbulent Homefront in Schuylkill County," with historian & author, Jake Wynn - Public Historian.

09/12/2026

It was a terrific "Heritage Day" at the Orwigsburg Historical Society & Museum, today! We were visited by members, new visitors, and many children (our future historians😉). If you didn't get to the Society, today, please visit us, soon. We are open every Thursday, 12:00-4:00 and always by appointment.....other days....evenings....weekends. Just give us a call to schedule a visit or for research assistance. We look forward to your visit!☺️

09/11/2026

Join the Orwigsburg Historical Society & Museum during Heritage Day on Saturday, September 12th, 10:00-3:00. NEW DISPLAYS...FREE HOT DOGS from 11:00-1:00...TOURS OF THE "OLD JAIL" with the JAIL KEEPER!

09/09/2026

Celebrate our nation's 250th with this commemorative limited edition, hand crafted redware plate. This plate features a design fashioned after the art of well-known fraktur artist, Johann Conrad Gilbert. Orders are now being accepted; please use the form provided & drop-off or mail to the Orwigsburg Historical Society & Museum.

08/28/2026

THANK YOU TO FRANK NEUMEISTER FOR HIS KIND DONATIONS TO OUR SOCIETY'S MUSEUM COLLECTION, A SERIES OF CLAUDE STOYER GARAGE CALENDARS AND A GREAT LITTLE BINKLEY PHARMACY MEDICINE BOTTLE.

08/26/2026

Today is the first day of school for our Orwigsburg area students. Did you know Orwigsburg had its own school, the Orwigsburg Academy? Let's go back in time to 1840. 🍎

Address

109 E Mifflin Street
Orwigsburg, PA
17961

Opening Hours

12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+15703668769

Website

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