Events
Blair County Genealogical Society offers outreach programs on the third Thursday of the month, April thru October, featuring interesting presenters of local history, tips for family researchers, how to make use of our library’s resources, and more
Search our library holdings
Original records: birth, marriage, wills, obituaries, immigration, and more
Planning to Visit?
Our volunteer staff can guide you toward helpful resources!
Featured Publications
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Blair County Iron
$25.00 Add to cartBy Byron Smail 218 pages.
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The Iron Furnaces of the Cove
$20.00 Add to cartThe Iron Furnaces of the Cove! By Byron Smail
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Veterans Photo Album Vol I (Service Between 1936 and 1949)
$10.00 Add to cartVeterans Photo Album Vol I (Service Between 1936 and 1949). 111 pages.
Come spend the day
Family researchers are welcome to visit our library at 431 Scotch Valley Road in Hollidaysburg. Free admission, lunchroom available, two floors, elevator accessible, book store, lots of original records, friendly volunteer staff. Click here for library hours. Can’t visit us in person? Make use of our research services from the convenience of home.
About Us
The Blair County Genealogical Society was organized in 1979 exclusively for charitable, educational and scientific purposes. Its purpose is to compile, study and exchange information of a genealogical and historical nature and to preserve, perpetuate and publish the genealogical and historical heritage of the Blair County area for the benefit of its members, schools, and the general public.
The BCGS is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code, and is incorporated and registered in Pennsylvania. Official registration and financials may be obtained from the PA Dept. of State.