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Researching at Venango County Historical Society

The Venango County Historical Society houses an Archival Resource Center and a Genealogical Research Library, aside from the House Museum. Our collection include an extensive Photograph Collection, consisting of historical photos from all areas of Venango County, collections of vintage clothing, and artifacts of every type. These are in addition to our archival and library collections.

Archival Resource Center

VCHS's Archival Resource Center is a climate-controlled facility that houses documents and photographs related to the county.

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These materials are available for research by appointment only.

Genealogical Research Library

Our Genealogical Research Library houses birth, marriage, and death records, county histories, city directories, church and cemetery records, family histories, and much more

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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​​The Museum is currently closed for the season; tours or a visit to the research library is currently by appoint only, please give us a call to schedule your visit.  Regular hours resume May 1st, 2025

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​Bunco Party

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April 24, 11 AM - 1 PM at the Egbert-Mullins-Koos House.  Prizes and Lunch - $20 per player - RSVP the Society Office

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​​May-Mart Yard Sale:

 

We are always looking for gentle used items for our May yard sale during the Franklin May-Mart. 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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