Vandergrift Museum-Historical Society

About Vandergrift Museum-Historical Society

The Victorian Vandergrift Museum and Historical Society preserves the history of Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, founded in 1895 by George G. McMurtry. Visitors explore exhibits and collections that document the town's heritage and development. The museum operates from its location in Vandergrift and houses materials related to the area's past. The organization maintains Goldstrom Memorial Hall, which serves as a facility for the museum's activities and programming. The Historical Society hosts events throughout the year that engage the community in learning about local history. The museum welcomes volunteers interested in supporting its mission and offers membership to those who wish to contribute to its operations. A visit suits anyone interested in Pennsylvania regional history, industrial heritage, and the story of how Vandergrift developed as a planned community in the late nineteenth century.