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The Mifflin County Historical Society, founded in
1921, had become known as "Frysinger' s Dream". The
founder George R. Frysinger had served as a Civil War editor of the
Lewistown Gazette and ended his years of affiliation with the
Society as the President Emeritus.
The Constitution of the Society states: "exists to record and
preserve our history and to relate to present day events and places,
that coming generations will cherish and protect this heritage from
the past and its people".
The Society welcomes the membership of all in accord with its
purpose - natives, newcomers, residents of the area, or those living
far away.
The annual dues structure includes individual, family, supporting,
civic or social & business organizations. There is a category
for life membership and gifts and bequests are gratefully received.
Membership dues are based on the calendar year.
The Society operates primarily through the support of member
volunteers. They research all genealogical requests for the library
and change and update displays for the museum. They conduct tours of
the museum and assist patrons in the library. Volunteers maintain
regular "open" hours and accommodate special requests for
both library and museum use. The Society secretary, whose office is
in the Old Courthouse, coordinates activities of volunteers in the
two branches of the Society as well as attending to regular
business. Volunteers for both museum and library work are always
needed. Interested members should contact the office.
Programs and trips are scheduled by the program committee throughout
the year, and the annual dinner meeting with business, elections and
program is held in April. An informative news letter is mailed
throughout the year.
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