Hours of Operation
Year Round
Monday - Thursday 9AM - 5PM
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March-November
*Saturday 10AM - 2PM during 3rd Weekend in Montrose
(*This is the Saturday immediately following the 3rd Friday of each month.)
** While we do everything we can to maintain the above hours, weather, limited staffing and other events/holidays may affect our hours. Please keep an eye out on our website and Facebook for anything that may temporarily change our hours. You can also call or email us to confirm if there are any changes.
What's Happening at the Historical Society!
Fireside Chat with E.J. Murphy of the Waverly Community House
& Tour of Historic Sites in Montrose, led by Cindy Wooden, of the Center for Anti-Slavery Studies
On June 21st at 10 a.m., the Susquehanna County Historical Society will present a Fireside Chat by E.J. Murphy of the Waverly Community House. The discussion will focus on the relationship of Waverly and Montrose in the Underground Railroad.
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After the presentation, a tour of relevant historic sites in Montrose will be led by Cindy Wooden of the Center for Anti-Slavery Studies in Montrose.
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This is a free event with limited seating.
Reservations may be made by calling the Society at 570-278-1622 Monday through Thursday or by emailing info@susqcohistsoc.org. Please try and make your reservation no later than June 18th.
The Susquehanna County Historical Society is located at 18 Monument St, Montrose 18801.
Celebrate Local History Through Student Film at the Susquehanna County Historical Society
The public is invited to the Susquehanna County Historical Society on Friday, June 20 at 6:00 PM for a special screening of short films created by students from Montrose Area High School. These student-produced documentaries explore the history and heritage of their home communities and were developed as part of the Smithsonian Institution’s Democracy in Dialogue Virtual Exchange, conducted in Ms. Schenker’s social studies classes.
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Several of the 3–5-minute films have even been selected for inclusion in the Smithsonian’s digital collections—a testament to the quality and depth of the students’ work.
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Created in celebration of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, the films highlight the contributions of Montrose Area and Susquehanna County to both local and national history. Topics range from agriculture and technology to the Underground Railroad, local art, and more. Viewers will see familiar places through a fresh lens and gain new insights into how our communities have helped shape the nation.
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The Democracy in Dialogue Virtual Exchange was a semester-long digital collaboration between students in rural schools across different regions of the United States. Through discussions on democracy, community, and civic engagement, students examined both the common threads and unique qualities of their regions. Most importantly, they explored how their local histories continue to influence the American story.
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This initiative was made possible through the Rural Initiative of the Smithsonian Institution’s Office of Education, underscoring the program’s mission to recognize the vital contributions of all communities to America’s 250-year journey.
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We are very proud of these local students and thank Montrose High School history teacher Hillori Schenker for coordinating this special evening. Join us for an evening of local storytelling, national reflection, and student creativity.