Goings On
Officer Kelsey Hedrick - East Liverpool Police Museum Creator & Curator 4-16-2025
Kelsey Hedrick, Co-producer of the documentary " The Last Run of Pretty Boy Floyd" discusses the manhunt & final days of the infamous bank robber named as “Public Enemy No. 1” by J. Edgar Hoover.
Andrew Donovan - Meadowcroft Rockshelter & Historic Village October 16, 2024
Andrew Donovan, Education & Program Manager presents "Life at Meadowcroft" & shared archeological evidence of thousands of years of prehistoric humans sheltering under the overhanging roof of sandstone.
World War II "The Homefront - PART TWO" by John Bickerton September 18, 2024
John Bickerton, back by popular demand, concludes an overview of activities on the home front. The discussion included two spies involved in Pearl Harbor & the Japanese American internment camps.
John Bickerton World War II - The Homefront Presentation 8-21-2024
John Bickerton, retired Center Area SD history teacher discusses the difficulties & support of the WWII war effort on the home front.
Abandoned Beaver County - Nolan Grimes - July 17, 2024
Author of "Abandoned Beaver County", Nolan Grimes provides a virtual tour of urban, rural & industrial buildings and historical relics found in Beaver County to a large audience.
"History of the Upper Ohio Valley Petroglyphs" by Susan Weaver June 19, 2024
Susan Weaver, retired director of the Museum of Ceramics in East Liverpool, Ohio discusses the history of the now submerged petroglyphs and the project to archive the museum's collection of over 200 petroglyph tracings.
Local Attendees Participate in the "Finding Justice" Zoom Meeting at the BCG&HC - May 15, 2024
Amanda Owen - Executive Director of the Justice Bell Foundation, hosts a Zoom Meeting discussing the women's suffrage movement, the PA statewide tour of the Justice Bell & its arrival in Beaver Falls on July 3, 1915.
Jim Kolodziej - Historic Metal Detecting Presentation 4-17-2024
As a hobbyist in metal detecting & relic recovery, Jim shared his experiences in turning up items that help us understand our local history!
Western PA Historical Coalition Quarterly Meeting Hosted by the BCG&HC 3-25-2024.
The Western Pennsylvania Historical Coalition Keynote Speaker, Kevin Farkas, Founder of The Social Voice Project discusses the importance of "Doing Oral History" 3-25-2024.
Beaver County Extension Council Meeting & Tour - November 6, 2023
The BCG&HC hosted the quarterly meeting of the Beaver County Penn State Extension County Council. Council members also learned about the resources available at the center & enjoyed a private tour!
George Gula - Beaver Valley Traction Company Presentation 10-18-2023
George Gula of the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum in nearby Washington, PA, discusses the history of the Beaver Valley Traction Company, its reach and impact on Beaver County.
BVARA 100th Anniversary - Rich Soltesz - 9-20-2023
Rich Soltesz, call sign K3SOM, presents "This is Not Your Grandfather's Ham Radio Anymore!".
Cindy & Ed Murphy - Authors of "Images of America - Aliquippa"
Cindy & Ed Murphy host a lively talk and question/answer session on the history of Aliquippa, Woodlawn and the Jones & Laughlin Steel Company.
Patrick Adams - Environmental Educator - Raccoon Creek State Park 7-19-2023
Patrick Adams of the PA DCNR presented "The CCC in Pennsylvania" and also discussed the role of the CCC in building Raccoon Creek State Park in Beaver County.
Beaver Valley Choral Society 100th Anniversary Program 6-19-2023
Sharon Burchill, BVCS Artistic Director & Principal Conductor leads a BVCS "flash mob" singing "Will the Circle be Unbroken" delighting the audience to conclude the meeting!
Mike Sabo - President of the H.C. Fry Glass Society 5-17-2023
Mike Sabo presented "The History & Products of the H.C. Fry Glass Company" and is shown here describing the FOVAL product line.
"Beaver County Hospitals & the People Who Worked in Them" - Beaver County History Weekend - May 6th & 7th, 2023.
AAUW members enjoy Ginger Martin Muns (center) describing the Beaver Valley Providence General Hospital "Class of 1968" collection on loan at the center.
"Beaver County Hospitals & the People Who Worked in Them" - Beaver County History Weekend - May 6th & 7th, 2023.
Visitors study the history, photographs, scrapbooks & ephemera from the Aliquippa Hospital and the Beaver Valley Providence General Hospital.
"Beaver County Hospitals & the People Who Worked in Them" - Beaver County History Weekend - May 6th & 7th, 2023
Visitor Examining Providence Hospital School of Nursing Graduate Index Card File Box Accession.
Beaver County History Weekend - May 6 & 7, 2023. Our theme for 2023 is "How We Made a Living!"
Join us as the BCG&HC celebrates "Beaver County Hospitals & the People Who Worked in Them!"
Saturday May 6th is also National Nurses Day!
Fred McMullen - Pittsburgh National Weather Service 4-19-2023
Fred McMullen, Warning Coordination Meteorologist discusses "Climate Trends in the Pittsburgh Area".
Mike Harich - CEO Beaver County YMCA 11-16-2022
Mike Answers Questions While Describing the Impact of the YMCA in Beaver County
Art Cornell - Beaver Cemetery Presentation 10-19-2022
Art Cornell - President of the Beaver Cemetery Board of Directors discusses the unique design of Colonel James P Leaf stone mausoleum.
Judy Enslen - Beaver County Clerk of Courts 9-21-2022
Judy Enslen, Beaver County Clerk of Courts presents the "Pardon Project of Beaver County".
Fran Nash - Captain Thomas Washington Poe - Monthly Meeting 8-17-2022
Georgetown native Fran Nash discusses the family history, adventures and tragedies of Georgetown steamboat Captain Thomas W. Poe.
Beaver County Veterans Affairs - July 20, 2022 Monthly Meeting
Following meeting, attendees examine Veteran Affairs documents & reference material. Presented by Kathy Nairn - BC Director of Veterans Affairs.
Unloading the Beaver County Farmers' Markets Display Board June 15, 2022
Chuck Malone & Wayne Harley of the Beaver County Farmers' Markets, Inc. Celebrate 40 Years!
1982 - 2022
J. Michael Spratt - The Irish-Townsend House ... yesterday, today and tomorrow - May 18, 2022
Mike Spratt of the New Brighton Historical Society discusses the history of the recently acquired Irish-Townsend House and the restoration efforts currently underway.
Beaver County History Weekend - May 7th & 8th 2022 at the BCG&HC.
"Communication Through Cartoons" - The John Shevchik Archival Collection. Visitors donned white gloves for a chance to view the original pen & ink drawings!
Beaver County History Weekend - May 7th & 8th 2022 at the BCG&HC. The John Shevchik Archival Collection on display.
"Communication Through Cartoons" - White gloved visitor enjoys a laugh over the Pittsburgh Pirates cartoon & the "Green Weenie"!
Beaver County History Weekend - May 7 & 8 2022
"Communication Through Cartoons" - John Shevchik Archival Cartoon Exhibit
Join us for a weekend featuring our archival collection of over 1,300 original pen & ink from Beaver County editorial cartoonist John Shevchik!
Brenda & Roger Applegate present "The 1918 Spanish Flu" - April 20, 2022.
Brenda Applegate, BCHR&LF Director and Roger Applegate, local author & researcher discuss Roger's research on the waves of "Spanish Flu" encircling the globe and the effects on Beaver County.
BCG&HC 50th Anniversary Celebration - November 17, 2021
Gene Rees & Elbie Yaworsky of the Performing Arts Legends Museum in Ambridge, PA Headline a Retrospective of the Beaver Valley Music Scene in 1971.
50th Anniversary Celebration Sign In 11-17-2021
BCG&HC Program Chairman Bob Headland Mans Sign In as Guest Joe Kaldon Arrives.
BCG&HC 50th Anniversary Celebration! Admission Free - Please RSVP.
Join us as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary with speakers from the new Performing Arts Legends Museum in Ambridge, PA. Remember the 1970's in the Beaver Valley!
Eric Lidji presents "Jewish Migration in Beaver County 1854 - 2006" - October 20, 2021
Eric Lidji, Director - Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center, discusses the arrival, structure and development of Jewish communities in Beaver County.
BCG&HC at Fort McIntosh Day 9-18-2021
Terry talks with a visitor at our Fort McIntosh Day booth!
Michael Rossi - Beaver County Prothonotary - September 15, 2021
Michael Rossi Discusses Beaver County Naturalization Records
BCG&HC Volunteers at Garrison Day 9-4-2021
Thanks to the new members who signed up and everyone who visited!
Open House Staff & Visitors - July 21, 2021
Center staff working with visitors in the surname files and index card areas. Background visitors receiving research assistance.
Open House Visitors Browsing Library Shelves - July 21, 2021
Staff member Miriam Young talks with open house visitors browsing the library shelves.
Monthly Meeting Presentation by Art Cornell - June 16, 2021
Art Cornell Discusses the business history of Cook-Anderson
The Cook-Anderson Company Presentation 6-21-2021.
Speaker Art Cornell shares photo of Mr. Cook shown with young actor Ronald Reagan on a Hollywood Studio Tour!
BCG&HC Family Researchers Check Out the Beaver County Monopoly Game - March 2021
You never know what you'll find here!
Speaker Don Inman - Beaver County Industrial Museum 7-15-2020
Don Inman demonstrates the glow of Fry Vaseline Glass under black light.
Elissa Powell - 'Thinking Outside the Index: Internet Search Techniques'
November 2019
2019 Halloween Fun
Can we help you???
Lauraly Burnecke, Dr. Sheila Beasley - U.S. Census Bureau, Joe West - Beaver County Planning Commission and Beaver County Commissioner Sandie Egley
Upcoming 2020 U. S. Census Presentation - September 2019
Tracey Patton - Beaver County Register of Wills
Featured Speaker - August 2019 Monthly Meeting
Aliquippa Service Canteen Featured Exhibit
Senior Hostesses & Program
Beaver County Genealogy & History Center Library Project
Winter & Spring 2020
Ryan Henrie 'Using FamilySearch.org'
June 2019
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