Special EventsThis listing is of our special events and activities throughout the year for both members and non-members
Special Events List
Annual Antique Firearms and Indian Artifact Show
The Jefferson County Historical Society and Chapter 29 of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology present our 5th Annual Antique Firearms & Indian Artifacts Show on Saturday, September 4th, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 pm at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds (Route 28 approximately 1 mile north of Interstate 80 exit 81)
At this time we are registering vendors and exhibitors for this 80+ table event which is limited to weapons of pre-1898 vintage with a special interest in Western Pennsylvania Muzzleloaders
Vendors and exhibitors are also welcome to exhibit or sell reproduction rifles, accouterments, artifacts, publications or other items relating to the time period and hobby
We ask that vendors do NOT include authentic artifacts of Native American origin in your sales, but do invite you to exhibit such items.
Vendor tables are $20.00 each / Exhibit tables are free Please contact the JCHC at (814) 849-0077 to pre-register for your tables.
The second building at this event is held by the North Fork Chapter of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology and includes Native American artifacts found through Pennsylvania and adjoining states. No sales of authentie artifacts are permitted in this venue. Area collectors are always welcome to exhibit their collections or bring in artifacts for identification.
Other activites held throughout the day include flintknapping demonstrations and a formal Atlatl competition and throwing area open to anyone who wants to try their hand or learn about this interesting ancient spear throwing hobby.