Justina Hall, Author at Isett Heritage Museum

Closed July 4th 2019

July 3, 2019
by Justina Hall

Isett Heritage Museum will be closed July 4th 2019 but will resume regular hours July 5 2019.

Have a safe and happy holiday !

5th Battalion Cumberland County Militia

We are excited to announce, a Revolutionary War Encampment on Saturday June 29, from 10 am to 4 pm. Experience 18th century history with the Fifth Battalion of the Cumberland County Militia. The militia was known for protecting Huntingdon and the surrounding area during the 1700’s. Enjoy fun activities for all ages with colonial cooking, tomahawk throwing, musket firing, and kids cadet camp. Learn more about the 5th Battalion of Cumberland County at this event

Benjamin Elliot -Riverview Recollections

We are currently printing signs for the Riverview Recollections Audio Tour. There where five graves that we needed something on the signs. Searching our original written archives we found a Huntingdon County Courthouse receipt dated 1795 written and signed by Benjamin Elliot one the five that we needed. We are still looking for something to put on the signs for Samuel Steel, Thomas Duncan Smith, and Susannah Eisenberg (Isenberg). If anyone has any information on these individuals please contact the museum. Shown is one of the receipts we have from Benjamin Elliot.

Jon Roberts

2019-03-16T14:04:14+0000

I popped in while traveling for work, I had no idea what to expect or what this place was about. Wow. This is a hidden gem for sure. Very nice staff, very nicely curated collection of EVERYTHING. Well done! I highly recommend the museum for any buff of Americana. What a great way to spend some time.read more

Elaine Knee Baker

2019-02-02T00:45:15+0000

Very interesting and we always get treated like family

Linda Neff Hostetter

2018-10-04T02:02:48+0000

Our Fun Time Tours bus tour group from Lancaster, PA certainly enjoyed our visit to the museum. So many items beautifully displayed. It brought back many fond memories! A special highlight was that Mr. Isett was there and we were glad to meet him. Thanks to all for a delightful afternoon.read more

Lori N Steve Fyock

2018-08-19T00:32:11+0000

We stopped and visited this museum today. We had a wonderful tour and enjoyed it very much. The young lady who hosted our tour was very nice and had a wealth of information about the facility. It was so nice to see how these treasures are loved and cared for and displayed with such pride.read more

Dustin Pfirman

10:56 30 Jun 19

A lot of history can't wait to go back so much stuff

Mike Dooris

18:05 06 Jun 19

A unique museum with something for everyone interested in Americana from the last century or so. And we enjoyed meeting Mr Isett. Age 97 and sharp as a tack.

Luke Fragello

20:29 05 Jun 19

Hidden gem! So much to see

dean forshey

03:05 13 May 19

Awesome great place to visit..... got to meet Mr. Isett himself at end of tour he is 97 years old and sharp as a tack...... I highly recommend

Cathy F

00:20 14 Oct 18

Amazing collections. So interesting to see the history of our area. Highly recommend. Great guided tour.

Donald Reedy

23:12 15 Jul 18

One of the best private collections I have ever seen

Yen Lee

12:59 03 Jun 18

Loved looking at the way things have changed through the years.

Nicholas G

16:02 15 Apr 18

This museum has an impressive collection spread across several buildings. Makes a great day trip

Laura Hicks

21:55 18 Jan 18

The museum had a opened the doors to teachers over the holidays! This was a great opportunity!! So much stuff to see and Lonnie was such an amazing guide!!