The Society’s 17th Spirit of DuBois Lantern Walk
The Society’s 17th Spirit of DuBois Lantern Walk is set for October 4. The first tour will leave at 5 p.m. from Parkside Community Center, 120 Park Avenue, DuBois. The walk will focus on the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, true experiences of the servicemen overseas as well as happenings on the home front. The cost…
Historical Society Annual Dinner
On 11 September 2025 at 6PM the DuBois Area Historical Society will hold their annual dinner at Christ Lutheran Church, DuBois, PA. Thomas Schott will present a talk on the history of the Societies annual Lantern Walk.
Victorian Funerals
The DuBois Area Historical Society will present a talk on Victorian Funeral customs. Ms. Barb Emmer will be the presenter. The talk is scheduled for Thursday 16 October at the Historical Society building at 30 West Long Ave., DuBois, PA.
Climbing Down to Clarity–Understanding the Ladder of Inference
On Thursday 18 September at 7PM the DuBois Area Historical Society will present a talk about understanding the ladder of inference. The presenter is Dick Castonguay, a volunteer at the Society. “Each of us responds, not to the world, but to our image of the world.” The Society building is located at 30 West Long Ave., DuBois, PA.
Downtown DuBois Coupons
The Downtown DuBois Coupon page & map is now available for visitors to our community. Go to canca,com
Spring Walk Update
PRING WALK TOURS EAST DUBOIS AVENUE On a warm, sunny day, sixteen people learned about the people who occupied the homes on East DuBois Avenue during the 16th DuBois Area Historical Society’s Spring Walk. Tom and Ginny Schott led the tour along one of DuBois’ oldest streets, one…
Spring Luncheon Update
Local artist Marianne Fyda gave advice and examples of restoring paintings and artwork as the guest speaker for the DuBois Area Historical Society’s 16th Spring Luncheon. Fyda opened her presentation by explaining how proper framing, glass, and matting can help prevent potential damage caused by everyday exposure, smoke, moisture, and other outside influences. However, even the best efforts may not be…
DuBois Area Historical Society Spring Walk
On Saturday The Historical Society will conduct their annual spring walk with a tour of the houses along E. DuBois Ave., above the Waterfall. The architecture, and the early DuBois families who called that area home. The walk is scheduled on Saturday May 10, 2025. Watch this post for additional details coming soon.
DuBois Area Historical Society Spring Luncheon
The DuBois Area Historical Society will hold their Annual Spring Luncheon on Saturday May 3, 2025 at noon at the Christ Lutheran Church, DuBois, PA. The speaker will be local artist Mary Ann Fyda. “Restoration and Art” will be the topic. The cost of the luncheon is $20.00/person. Reservations can be sent to the Historical Society at PO Box 401,…
Capital Fund Drive
The DuBois Area Historical Society is in the final months of their capital fund drive. As of 8 December 2024 the drive has raised $32,790.00 towards their goal of $38,300.00. These funds will be used to renovate and install a heating system in the carriage room that houses the Sleigh and carriages of the DuBois family as well as a…