This is Where Clearfield County’s
This is Where Clearfield County’s
Stories Come Alive
Stories Come Alive
Step into the Clearfield County Historical Society and you’ll find more than dusty old artifacts. You’ll find your story. We’re your neighbors down the street, preserving the memories and moments that shape life in Clearfield County.
Come explore your family tree, wander through three floors of Victorian treasures, or discover the determined people who turned these Pennsylvania hills into the community we know today. We’d be thrilled to have you visit.
The Clearfield County Historical Society
Our Historic Locations
Each of our sites tells a different chapter of Clearfield County’s story. From Victorian elegance to frontier grit, these places let you walk through the past and see how our community grew from wilderness to the place we know today.
The Kerr House Museum
Built around 1880, the Kerr House Museum is a preserved Victorian home and window into Clearfield County history. Once belonging to James Kerr, a coal and railroad industrialist and U.S. Congressman, the property was acquired by the Historical Society in 1962. Today it houses exhibits spanning Native American artifacts, local industry, Victorian life, military history, and more.
The Carriage House
The former Kerr family Carriage House is now an exhibit space featuring Clearfield County history. Its main attraction is a circa‑1900 horse‑drawn steam pumper fire engine, along with displays like a funeral coach, airmail and communication exhibits, and a locally made Banta icebox. Together, they showcase the region’s past in transportation and public services.
William B. Alexander V Research Center
The Alexander Genealogical Research Center offers visitors the opportunity to explore family history and local records. With access to photographs, documents, and reference materials, the center is a valuable resource for researchers, genealogists, and anyone curious about their connection to Clearfield County’s past.
Bloody Knox Cabin
Bloody Knox marks the 1864 shootout where Union troops confronted deserters at Tom Adams’ log cabin in Knox Township. Adams killed a Union soldier, was killed in return fire, and 18 men were arrested that night. The current 1860s cabin—moved to the exact site in 2004—sits on a one‑acre property with additional period buildings and equipment.
The Clearfield County Historical Society preserves and shares the rich heritage of our community through collections, research resources, and historic sites that bring local history to life for residents and visitors alike.
The Clearfield County Historical Society preserves and shares the rich heritage of our community through collections, research resources, and historic sites that bring local history to life for residents and visitors alike.
Victorian Mansion
Explore three floors of this stunning circa-1880 home filled with fascinating artifacts from Clearfield County’s past.
Genealogy Research
Trace your family roots with our extensive collection of historical records, microfilm, and local history resources.
History Books
Browse over 40 publications about Clearfield County available for purchase at our museum bookstore.
Open Hours
Visit us Thursdays and Sundays from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., May through October.
Special Events
Join us for exhibits, open houses, book talks, and demonstrations throughout
the year.
Volunteerism
Our dedicated team of volunteers welcomes visitors and shares their passion for local history.

