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CCHS Events

NOTICE: The Haunted Museum is cancelled Thursday, October 31 due to severe weather conditions.

RESCHEDULED for Saturday November 2 from 6-9 PM

Stop in for a Spell... 2019

Annual Membership Meeting

Sunday, December 2, 2018

at

The Sutton-Ditz Museum

1:00 Meet & Greet

1:30 Savory Hors d' Oeuvres & Beverages

$8 per person at the door

Book Signing by Marsha Jean Gold Allen on September 8, 2018

Volunteer Recognition Reception
at the Sutton-Ditz Museum

Join us on Friday, May 1 at 6pm to honor our amazing volunteers!

Food ~ Fellowship

Stop by the Sutton-Ditz Museum on ALF Craft Day!

Look for our booth at Town & Country Day!

Huge Indoor Yard / Garage / Estate Sale !

Benefits two local non-profit organizations

Clarion PAWS

&

Clarion County Historical Society

and several other independent people, have partnered to host a

yard, garage, and estate sale.

at the Ochs farm located just off

Route 66 between Snydersburg and Leeper, PA.

To Google or GPS the address is:

137 Gregory Drive, Lucinda PA 16235

Friday, June 20 & 27 10 AM - 8PM

Saturday June 21 & 28 9AM - 5 PM

NO EARLY SALES

RAIN or SHINE INDOOR SALE!

Plenty of parking!!

Hot dogs and beverages will be available for purchase.

Victorian Tea

Clarion DAR Tea at The Sutton-Ditz Museum

Wednesday, April 9

Guest : Belle Boyd, Confederate Spy

Portrayed by Susan Thomas

"A Toast To Women"

Celebrating Women's History Month
at
The Sutton-Ditz Museum

Friday, March 14, 2014, 11:30 AM

$20.00 by Reservation 814.226.4450

Women of Character, Courage, and Commitment

~ Duchess Tea ~ Exhibits ~

Joan Learish and Lou Arner with Joan's grandmother's wedding ensemble.
Baby clothes donated by Joan Learish
State Rep. Donna Oberlander & CCHS Director/Curator Mary Lea Lucas

Meeting Reminder....

When: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 7PM

Where: Sutton-Ditz Museum, 18 Grant Street, Clarion

The Clarion County Historical Society's first membership meeting of the new year.

The agenda includes:

meeting new board members

the volunteer program and how you can join

what the society did in 2013

what is ahead for us in 2014.

The meeting will then be open for input from the membership. We always welcome new ideas.

Guests Welcome!

PASR Holiday Luncheon

Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 11:30 AM

Savories ~ Sweets & Holiday Treats Buffet

Wine Tasting ~ Wassail

$15.00

Benefits The Clarion County Historical Society

Annual Membership Meeting

at

The Sutton-Ditz Museum

Membership Meeting Photos by Arnold Kepple 11.17.13

Sunday, November 17, 2013

1:30 -4pm

Join us for an afternoon of fellowship

at The Sutton-Ditz Museum!

18 Grant Street, Clarion PA

Partake of savories, sweets & delectable treats

at the Hearty Hors d' oeuvres Buffet in the parlor.

~

See the new DAR Room & New Exhibits

~

Bring a guest!

$7.00 donation

GSWPA Dolly & Me Tea Party (Group 2)

Saturday November 23, 2013 at 1PM
at The Sutton-Ditz Museum
$7.00 per child
RSVP Missy Franklin
Bring your doll!
Exhibiting Girl Scout Uniforms from 1930-Present

GSWPA Dolly & Me Tea Party (Group 1)

Saturday November 2, 2013 at 1PM
at The Sutton-Ditz Museum
$7.00 per child
RSVP Missy Franklin
Bring your doll!
Exhibiting Girl Scout Uniforms from 1930-Present

Victorian Wake Re-enactment
at
The Sutton-Ditz Museum
Candlelight Tours ~ Mourning Customs & Superstitions
Exhibits ~ Refreshments ~ Music
October 25, 2013 ~ 7 - 10pm

19th century copper viewing casket with glass lid.
Mirrors covered to prevent evil spirits from entering deceased.
Madelon Callen as The Widow Annie Sutton.
Theresa viewing the 19th century "Egyptian Embalming Kit".
Mourners Rudy Jannazzo, Bruce Ritts & Jim Parson
Guests Bill & Carol Hall
Victorian Lady in Mourning

18 Grant Street, Clarion

October 25, 2013 7~10pm

In the "Spirit of the Season" the museum and volunteers will be prepared for mourning

according to the customs of the late 1800's.

Exhibits ~ Refreshments ~ Music

Candlelight Tours ~ Superstitions ~ Mourning Customs

All proceeds benefit the Clarion County Historical Society, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, educational institution.

Call 814.226.4450 for more information.

~FLEA-TIQUE Yard Sale at The Curll House

1099 E Main St Clarion. Free parking in rear.

Lots of Treasures & Great Prices! CCHS Fundraiser
Friday & Saturday - October 4 & 5, 2013 8am - 4pm

Bargains galore, priced to sell! Antiques, household items, jewelry, collectibles, furniture, garden items, tools, toys, books, and much more! All items were donated to CCHS for this sale!
WHEN: Friday, October 4 & Saturday October 5
8am to 4pm...RAIN OR SHINE!
WHERE: 1099 E Main St, Clarion...next to Seidle's Chevrolet
All proceeds benefit the Clarion County Historical Society, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, educational institution. Call 814.226.4450 for more information!

Visitors Center Grand Opening at
The CCHS Milo Markle Annex

St. Rep Donna Oberlander, CCHS Exe. Dir. Mary Lea Lucas, Mary Zeller, CC Comms. Greg Faller & Wayne Brosius

St. Rep Donna Oberlander, CCHS Exe. Dir. Mary Lea Lucas, Mary Zeller, CC Comms. Greg Faller & Wayne Brosius

DAR
Women's History Room Dedication

~ CCHS Celebrates Women's History Month ~
Grand Opening of The DAR ROOM
at
The Sutton-Ditz Museum 18 Grant St., Clarion
March 13, 2013 1:30-3:30 PM
Featuring The Needlework of Dot Schwabenbauer
and
Photographs & Mementos of Lora Haines Cook
The DAR ROOM is made possible by a donation from The Clarion Chapter DAR

CCHS gratefully thanks Lou Arner, Anthony Cook, Madelon Callen, Betty Elza, Ginna Gemmell,

Ruth Giradat, Starla Purinton and Dot Schwabenbauer for donated and loaned artifacts.