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Membership

VCHS maintains a wealth of Venango County history within its walls. If not for your membership and support, we would not be able to preserve our treasures. By becoming a member you help to do just that.

Support

Your direct support of VCHS helps us preserve and present the history of the Egbert-Mullins-Koos House and the county as a whole. By giving an individual donation, you are join the legions before you who's philanthropic spirit has kept us going.

Researching at VCHS

VCHS houses a variety of documents to assist you in your research quest. If you are planning a trip VCHS feel free to stop by, or if you are not we can help you from a distance. 

About VCHS

The Venango County Historical Society is housed in the Egbert-Mullins-Koos House in Franklin, Pennsylvania. The home was built in 1859 and serves as both the Society's home and exhibit space, a research library, collections storage space, and archival storage.

 

We serve the Venango County community by preserving the history important to all of us. 

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events:

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​New Society Printed Books on sale.

Check out our discounted pricing in the store section of this site, or at the society itself.

 

​The House Museum is open

From May 1 until Dec. 31, 2024.

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After Dec. 31, please call ahead to schedule a tour or a visit to the research library, regular hours resume on May 1, 2025

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Willam "Bill" Black Archeology Talk

Falling Springs Rock Shelter

DeBence Antique Music World

Both programs are free and open to the public

Feb. 13 at 7 p.m.

The talk will be upstairs on the 3rd floor ballroom.

The ballroom is fully handicapped accessible.

 

The second program will be at the Titusville Historical Society, Titusville, PA

Feb. 24 at 6 p.m.

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Silent Movie Night

DeBence Antique Music World

Feb. 22 at 7 p.m.

Buster Keaton's The Navigator with live music by the Pittsburgh Film Orchestra.

The movie will be upstairs on the 3rd floor ballroom.

The ballroom is fully handicapped accessible.  Free and open to the public.

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MayFest Book Sale:

 

We are always looking for gentle used items for our May yard sale during the Franklin MayFest. So, stop in during office hours, or you can even leave them on the front porch by the door.

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AppleFest Book Sale:

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​​We are always looking for more books for our Booksale fund raiser during Applefest. So, stop in during office hours, or you can even leave them on the front porch by the door.

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