EXHIBITS
ARTIFACTS
Geneology
The Pike County Historical Society maintains a large collection of genealogical resources through which people from all over the country may research information about their ancestors who lived in Pike County and other nearby areas.
The museum resources include an extensive collection of early records, such as birth, marriage, death, census, warrants, deeds, and voting rolls. The genealogical library also houses books about families who lived in the area during the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries, as well as a media file containing scrapbooks of historical articles and photographs of local events and personalities. We also boast a collection of 7000 obituaries from the tri-state area.
Visitors doing genealogical research at the museum are asked to pay a $15 fee. Genealogical questions may also be sent to the Pike County Historical Society at P.O. Box 915; Milford, PA 18337-0915. And should be accompanied by a check for prompt service. Or, email us with your request and our staff will be happy to begin your search!
To help aid you in your search, you may also fill out our Genealogy Request Form by clicking the link. Just print it, fill it out, and mail it to the address listed above, and on the form, with the $15 research fee.
The Society has over 500 general interest books, and about 400 rare titles. They include a complete set of the works of Zane Grey, a long-term resident of Lackawaxen, and several books by Stephen Crane, the author of The Red Badge of Courage, who once camped at Twin Lakes in Shohola. Numerous titles in the collection focus upon Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War, many pertain to the history and culture of Pike County, and a small collection of art books features 19th century artists and the Hudson River School.
Aside from the general interest books and rare titles, the museum also has a whole list of books that are available for purchase. Some of the titles for sale include Tales of Fresh Water Fishing, by Zane Grey and Milford to Minisink Valley, by S.T. Mickley. To see a complete list of books for sale, their purchase price, and how to purchase them, click on the BOOK LIST link.
In the area of photography, the Society holds a vast collection of photographs, negatives, and slides which depict life in Pike County during the 19th and 20th centuries. In addition, numerous historical photographs of Abraham Lincoln, members of the Gourlay family, and others related to the life and times of Lincoln are also on display in the exhibit areas of the museum.
Visitors to The Columns may view and use these materials when they tour the museum.
