Hartslog Heritage Museum

Check out these wonderful pictures of snowy Alexandria taken by Dr. Peter Hopskicker

Thank you for the overwhelming support for the Friends of the Hartslog Heritage Museum. Since 1977, the Hartslog Heritage Museum has pursued its mission to pr...eserve the history and culture of Alexandria and the Hartslog Valley. We are grateful that we have been given the opportunity to be the stewards of the stories and artifacts that have shaped this area into the vibrant community that it has become. That mission continues in 2020 despite the setbacks we’ve all experienced across the country. Having settled into the former First National Bank Building, 2020 started off with such promise. We planned the celebration of the bank building’s centennial, scheduled numerous monthly events and looked for ways to engage the community with the collections we have displayed in our two locations. Sadly, it was not meant to be. Since the spread of Coronavirus, we have had to cancel or postpone all events at the museum so far this year. In addition to our monthly programs and exhibits, we have had to forgo our beloved Hartslog Day for 2020--it was simply impossible given the current conditions. Postponing Hartslog Day has been especially frustrating because this decision comes at a time when everyone who lives in or has ties to our little community is struggling in one way or another. Hartslog Day is more than a craft fair, it is truly about a community togetherness. Because of this, we are resolved to still commemorate Hartslog Day in a small way this year and come back with an even bigger celebration in 2021. I’m sure we will all need it by then! As we continue our mission to preserve the history of Alexandria and the Hartslog Valley, we realize the challenges we are up against. Hartslog Day is our main source of revenue. Without it, we are in unknown and dangerous territory. This year, more so than ever, we are reliant on support from all those who hold the Museum, Hartslog Day, and the work we engage in dear. In addition to financial contributions, we are run completely by volunteers. If you have time and talents you think would be useful, please let us know! The donation of your time and financial support ensures that we will be able to do our work in the future to preserve our past. Please consider making a contribution and become a Friend to the Museum today. Membership is $10.00 per individual or $20.00 per family. These dues and donations from the community will helpus to keep the lights on this year and come back even stronger next year. We welcome your suggestions for future programming and exhibits. We also welcome our community members to volunteer to be a part of our museum family by helping at Hartslog Day or any other time during the year. Thank you for your past and future support. Sincerely, Jon Knepp, President Hartslog Heritage Museum Board of Direct

Huntingdon County Free Museum Day!!! Saturday September 19, 2020 from 9am-3pm is Huntingdon County Free Museum Day! To participate you must pre-register onlin...e by September 17, 2020. Click on the link for the registration form: http://www.huntingdoncountyhistory.com/free_museum_day.html *Registration ends at 9PM on 9/17/2020. Here is your chance to check out the following museums, historical societies and historic sites for FREE! We have 13 participating. Swigart Museum Isett Heritage Museum Huntingdon County Historical Society Bricktown Model Railroaders Association/Bricktown Museum Mount Union Area Historical Society Three Springs/Saltillo area Historical Society Hartslog Heritage Museum Rockhill Trolley Museum (*Full Capacity - Registration Closed for RTM*) East Broad Top Railroad (*Full Capacity - Registration Closed for EBT*) Broad Top Coal Miners Museum Petersburg Heritage Museum Greenwood Furnace State Park Mapelton Union Area Historical Society We hope to see you there! Raystown Lake Region Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau visitPA Uncovering PA PA Discoveries

History of the Hartslog Heritage Museum and Hartslog Day. Thank you Nancy Taylor for this beautiful history!

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Hartslog Day Heritage Festival Unfortunately we had to make the decision to pull the plug on Hartslog Day 2020. We will do our best to celebrate the on October 10th. A letter will be going out to all of our vendors. We appreciate the continued support of our community! Blessings for at great Hartslog Day 2021!

Check out these photos from the Alexandria area! Shared from the Jackson-Township historical preservation page.