The Penns Valley Area Historical Museum Association has gathered several thousand artifacts portraying two hundred years of agricultural life in the Penns and Brush Valley region. Out of these arose the unparalleled sense of neighborliness that inspired the ideals of the 1949 Aaronsburg Story. This was the first mass demonstration by the American middle class supporting racial and religious tolerance. In effect, it marked the beginning of our nation's civil rights movement. We are flexible enough to coordinate our presentations with any facet of the school curriculum.
Students are welcome to consult our extensive files for suggested research topics.
Architecture, artifacts and antiques have no meaning without a strongly developed sense of community and neighborliness. Please join us in preserving and transmitting this legacy. This is your history and your museum. Thank you for your interest and support.