Tyrone Area Historical Society

Tyrone Area Historical Society The Tyrone Area Historical Society operates as an archive and museum celebrating the rich history of Tyrone, Pennsylvania and the surrounding area.

Since its founding in 1990, the Tyrone Area Historical Society has pledged itself to preserving, interpreting, and encouraging community interest in the unique history of the Tyrone area to ensure that present and future generations can share in and understand their rich heritage.

08/14/2026

Who loves chocolate!!!
Do you make chocolate candy, chocolate cookies, pies or chocolate popcorn? Do you dip strawberries, bananas or blueberries in chocolate? Do you specialize in gobs, chocolate milkshakes, chocolate potato chips, churros, chocolate donuts , chocolate almonds? Do you pride yourself on your baking of chocolate cakes and cheesecake?
Do you dip unusual items like veggies, bacon, pickles, marshmallows etc. do you go a step further and make chocolate earrings, candles or wine?
WE WANT YOU!!
Nov. 7th from 10-4 pm in the downtown, we will be hosting a Chocolate Festival partnering with Gardner’s Candies. Fill out a vendor form and get it in! We want you and your items, and all about making Tyrone a Chocolate town!!’
Call Rose at the Chamber for more info at 684-0736.

The Amtrak Pennsylvanian just said hi during its quick stop at the Station near the museum, but you can come in and visi...
08/09/2026

The Amtrak Pennsylvanian just said hi during its quick stop at the Station near the museum, but you can come in and visit us for longer today. We’re open today and every Sunday and Wednesday from 1-4pm until December.

07/23/2026

Throwback Thursday! A time capsule was buried on Washington Avenue, Tyrone, in 1976. Now, it will be unearthed on Friday, Aug. 14 at 1 p.m. Larrie Derman (pictured on the right) is welcoming additions for the capsule to be buried for another 50 years!

07/13/2026

🚂 Blair County hosted over 75 THOUSAND people over the last two days for the arrival of Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014!

📸 Comment your Big Boy photos below and where you’re from!

📲 Explore more in Blair County: www.discoverblaircounty.com

📸 Union Pacific Railroad

A wonderful concert series to enjoy on summer evenings in Tyrone.
07/10/2026

A wonderful concert series to enjoy on summer evenings in Tyrone.

As July arrives, the Borough's free summer concerts in Reservoir Park are set to commence, starting with the Steinbeiser's on Sunday, July 5. You are invited to attend this fun and free event. Join us for an enjoyable evening. All concerts start at 6pm. Bring a lawn chair. We will see you there!!

07/09/2026

The Big Boy 4014 coming past Tyrone, Pennsylvania July 8th, 2026.

07/08/2026

A short video of Nittany Bald Eagle/North Shore’s train returning after a rendezvous with the Big Boy.

The museum is open and we’re ready for you. Our new magnets came in also and they join all the other items in our gift s...
07/08/2026

The museum is open and we’re ready for you. Our new magnets came in also and they join all the other items in our gift shop.

Address

850 Pennsylvania Avenue
Tyrone, PA
16686

Opening Hours

Wednesday 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+18146842236

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