Lantern Walk Draws 205 Participants
A cool, crisp late afternoon and early evening did not discourage the highest attendance at the DuBois Area Historical Society’s 15th Spirit of DuBois Lantern Walk in five years. When the evening ended, 205 people had participated in the walk, the most since 270 attended in 2018. It was the eighth time in 15 years that the walk had exceeded 200…
2024 Calendar Now Available
The 2024 DuBois Area Historical Society Calendar is now available for purchase. The theme is “You Won’t See This Again” and features photos of places, events, and activities that will not be repeated in this time period. The calendars are on sale for $5 at: Ace Hardware, Peaceable Kingdom, The Junk Dealer’s Daughter, Way Office Plus, Toni Kulbacki Barber Shop, Parkside Community…
Stern Relates History Of Paris Companies
Sixty-five members and guests attended the DuBois Area Historical Society’s 40th dinner held at Christ Lutheran Church, DuBois. David Stern, CEO of Paris Companies was the guest speaker and presented the over 100-year history of the company. Stern, a 1969 DuBois Central Catholic graduate, has spent 50 years with Paris Companies, expanding its reach and influence. “I did everything from…
15th Lantern Walk On October 2
The DuBois Area Historical Society’s 15th Spirit of DuBois Lantern Walk is scheduled for October 7 with the first tour leaving the E. D. Reitz Museum, 30 W. Long Ave., at 5 p.m. with additional tours every 15 minutes. To make advance reservations for a specific walk time, telephone 814-371-4627 between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m., starting September 25. Tour…
Panel Unveiling Scheduled
An official unveiling of one of the DuBois Area Historical Society’s recently installed interpretive panels is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 12. All are invited to attend. The unveiling will be for the panel featuring the history of the Van Tassel Tannery. It is located near Juniata Lake across from Juniata Elementary School, the site of the Van…
Penn State DuBois Students Help at Museum
Due to COVID restrictions, Penn State DuBois students visited the DuBois Area Historical Society as part of the campus’ Community Outreach Day. Incoming freshmen along with faculty and staff group leaders participate in the event, which is a part of new student orientation. Once at the Society, they were given a brief presentation on DuBois history and its links to…