Welcome...to our Research Center !

Clearfield County Historical Society

open to browse & tour

Sunday & Thursday afternoons

from 1:30 to 4:30 PM.  

(From the first Sunday in May through the last Sunday in October)

Our Geneaolgy Committee takes inquires, submitted by regular mail, to:

511 VanValzah Ave, Clearfield, PA 16830,

with your $25 check included. 

The committee conducts research at the same $25 fee it has for years. 

3 Other Genealogy Research Options links:

1. Self-Guided Research                                     with Staff Assistance (flat $5 fee)
2. Staff Research within Museum Resources         (flat $25 fee - preliminary search, one family only)
3. Staff Research at Clearfield County Court House   ($20 per hour)

Click these 3 specific links for details regarding available options.

We are pleased to be able to provide these selections of family historical research, enabling you to find names, dates and events of those who passed through Clearfield County in prior times.

Feel free to take advantage of our public service accommodations in regards to your genealogy.

Historical Society Genealogical Research Center
The Clearfield County Historical Society, Alexander Research Center,

at 511 Van Valzah Avenue, in Clearfield,

adjacent to the Kerr House Museum.
Weekly hours are

Thursdays and Sundays, from 1:30 until 4:30 pm.  

This Center houses historical and genealogical books, microfilm reels, and wide a variety of printed and visual materials to enable researchers and visitors alike.

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As a reminder, the Kerr House Museum at 104 East Pine Street, Clearfield, is open public visitation on Thursdays and Sundays from 1:30 until 4:30.  Admission is free of charge and self guided tour brochures are available.

Individuals and families of all ages are welcome
The museum is displaying local artifacts that reflect old fashioned and Victorian era funeral rights.  A small room has been set aside as a Mourning Room to show how county residents displayed, buried and mourned their deceased family and friends.
The Music/Sports/Local Political Memorabilia Room has been painted and rearranged.  The room contains a fascinating show of local community and school athletic artifacts as well as those of community bands. Political campaign materials from various county residents who sought elected office are also on display.