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Contacting the VCHS

Address: 307 S. Park St.

               Franklin, PA 16323

Mailing Address: PO BOX 101

                           Franklin, PA 16323

Phone: (814) 432 - 8260

Email: vchistory2019@gmail.com

​HOURS OF OPERATION:

 

May 1 to December 24

Tours

Daily (M-F) 10AM - 2PM

Other times by appointment

Research Assistance

Daily (M-F) 10 AM - Noon

Other times by appointment

Dec. 26 to April 30 - Tours and Research by appointment only

 

CLOSED

Jan. 1, President's Day, Good Friday, Monday after Easter, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Office Hours (year round)

Daily (M-F) 9 AM - 5 PM

If we are out of the office for an appointment, please leave a message. 

About the VCHS

The Venango County Historical Society is located in the Egbert-Mullins-Koos House in Franklin, Pennsylvania. The home was built in 1859 and serves as both the Society's home and exhibit space, a research library, and archive.

 

We serve the Venango County community by preserving the history important to all of us. 

Upcoming Events

Flag Raising at the Old Garrison

 

Join us as we welcome the DAR and the VFW Honor Guard and raise the US flag for Patriot's Day - Sept. 11, 2025 at 11 AM at the last location of Franklin's four frontier forts.

River Ridge Mansion Tours

 

Sept. 11 at 3 & 6 PM

Guided tour and historical program on the Joseph Sibley mansion.  Talk, guided-tour, and light refreshments.
Limited to 30 participants - $30 ticket per person.  Contact the office (814) 432-8260

AppleFest Book Sale:

​​October 3, 4, and 5

Over 5,000 quality used books including: paperbacks, novels, non-fiction, rare and collectible books, and local history

​The Museum is open for the season!

 

Egbert-Mullins-Koos House Tours:

10 AM - 2 PM  Monday-Friday

 

Research Library:

10 AM-Noon  Monday-Friday

For tours or research outside of our regular hours, please call to schedule an appointment.

 

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