Library Tip #20: Engage in genealogical research at libraries near you. Many libraries give patrons access to Ancestry.com's "library edition" on site. Some public libraries also have incredible nondigitized genealogical collections; often specific to the area where that library is located. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo. Background image of wheat against a grey sky.

Come visit the #PARoom (open M-F, 12 - 5 PM) inside the #MilesHumesHouse to access our library system's special genealogical collections specific to Central PA!
#CentralPA #Genealogy #LibraryTips #LibSky

P.S. Our base of operations at the #MilesHumesHouse is a registered historic place!

Top right of a April historical display at the Miles-Humes House featuring artifacts, poetry, and photographs related to National Pet Day and National Picnic Day.

Top left of a April historical display at the Miles-Humes House featuring artifacts, poetry, and photographs related to National Pet Day and National Picnic Day.

Bottom shelf of the April historical display at the Miles-Humes House featuring artifacts, poetry, and photographs related to National Pet Day and National Picnic Day. A painting of a pet dog is prominent.

April historical display at the Miles-Humes House featuring artifacts, poetry, and photographs related to National Pet Day and National Picnic Day.

Rick Rishel, our #HistoricalMuseum volunteer, has created another monthly exhibit for you all to view at the #MilesHumesHouse in honor of #NationalPetDay which is today, April 11th, and in honor of #NationalPicnicDay on April 23rd. Come visit the Miles-Humes House this April!
#CentreCountyPA

Card catalog on a horizontal dolly inside the Spangler Room of the Miles-Humes House.

Carpet rolled up inside the Miles-Humes House.

#Recarpeting is quite the task at a library. Thankfully we haven't had to move ALL of our bookshelves. Thank you to Happy Valley Adventure Bureau and the Centre County Commissioners for making the recarpeting of the #MilesHumesHouse a reality!

#LibSky

Elizabeth Miller Blanchard Beach (1865 - 1946). Born in Bellefonte, PA. Graduated from Bryn Mawr College in 1889, 1st graduating class. Fellow in mathematics and girls' schools teacher. 1st President of the Board of the Library & Historical Corporation (future Centre County Library & Historical Museum). Photograph of Elizabeth Miller Blanchard Beach as a young woman wearing a high collared dress and wearing her hair in a bun. Women of Centre County, PA's Past. #HERstory. Centre County Library & Historical Museum logo.

For the next few weeks, we are going to share stories of important women from #CentreCountyPA history. Learn more about Elizabeth Miller Blanchard Beach at the link below or with resources from our #MilesHumesHouse location!

documents.alexanderstreet.com/d/1011002222

#Herstory #Suffragist