The Historical Society of
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The Blue Ball Tavern
Welcome
to the Historical Society of Perry
County Pennsylvania web site.
Through this site you can explore Perry County from its Early History to
today’s historical Event Calendar. You
can learn About Us, read the Newsletter and even send us an E-Mail. You can
take an online tour of some of the Historical Properties, including the 14
Covered Bridges located in Perry County, and visit many old Grist Mills. This site also contains information about the
narrow gauge Railroads that once was the lifeline to the western part of the
county and the ferries used to cross the Juniata and Susquehanna Rivers
including the last stern wheel Ferry Boat east of the Mississippi River.
Currently
an archeology project is being performed by one of the local high schools of
the county. To learn what they are
“digging up” go to the Archeology section.
You can find a list of many Books that have been written about or
referencing Perry County. You can also Link to other sites containing
information pertaining to Perry County, Pennsylvania.
If
you are in the area stop by and visit us at the Blue Ball Tavern and Museum
located in Little Buffalo State Park near Newport. We are open every Sunday afternoon from
Memorial Day thru Labor Day from 1:30 to 4:00 PM and other times by appointment
by calling the museum at (717) 567-9011 or the society secretary at (717)
567-3079. Visit the museums Gift Shop in
person or on-line for those unique gift ideas you will not find anywhere else. While there pick up a membership / volunteer
application and join us in the preservation of Perry County history or complete
the on-line application and e-mail it to us today. We would love to hear from you.
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