Montour County Historical Society – New Member Highlight

The Montour County Historical Society preserves and shares the rich history of Montour County by safeguarding the stories, places, and people that shaped the community. Through three landmark sites in Montour County: the Montgomery House (built in 1792), the Boyd House, and the Mooresburg One Room Schoolhouse—the Society brings the county’s past to life, from early settlement and industry to education and everyday family life.

The Boyd House is home to the region’s largest military collection, spanning from the Revolutionary War through Operation Desert Storm, along with an extensive business and industry collection that reflects Montour County’s economic and entrepreneurial heritage.

The Montgomery House, built in 1792, is furnished to give guests an authentic glimpse into domestic life in the early 1800s. The home features the Montgomery Collection, including a rare invitation to George Washington’s White House. The second-floor bedroom is dedicated to Abigail Geisinger, showcasing a portrait of her in her twenties along with original furniture, offering a personal connection to one of the region’s most influential figures.

At the Mooresburg One Room Schoolhouse, visiting students and guests step into a 19th-century classroom, experiencing lessons centered around a slate chalkboard, a coal stove warms the space and student's writing on slate tablets, offering a hands-on glimpse into early education.

What sets the Society apart is its commitment to making history relevant and accessible. Carefully curated exhibits, educational programming and research resources (genealogy room) invite residents and visitors to connect with the past and understand how it continues to shape the present. Guided tours are available on Sundays beginning April 2026, or by appointment.