New features, more information, and a variety of photos are only some of the improvements that have been made to the Bradford County Historical Society website. Found at www.bradfordhistory.com, the site also features a brand new design.
The BCHS Board of Trustees decided earlier this year to pursue the creation of a new website in order to increase the amount of information and the number of resources available online.
Several months ago, Matthew Carl, BCHS Managing Curator, began working with InCommand Technologies of Corning, NY, who created a new design that would be appealing for all ages. Once the design process was complete, Carl began adding new content to the site. This phase took over a month to complete.
The new website includes many new features, such as an interactive event calendar that lists all special events, group tours, programs, and holiday closings for the year. A photo album features photos of events at the Society.
Clear and concise information is now available about every facet of the Bradford County Historical Society. Downloadable forms accompany several of the pages in order to make interaction with the Society easy.
An expanded list of research material is updated on a regular basis and a searchable index of The Settler magazine from 1952 to 2009 is available.
There are directions for teachers wishing to schedule student tours, or for others who wish to schedule group tours. Additionally, information is available for those who are interested in renting the Society’s Great Room for special events.
An extensive history of the Society’s facility, the former Bradford County Jail, is featured and includes stories about jail escapes and other fascinating events. A Student Resource section is continually growing and offers material for school students and teachers.
The Society Journal, a quarterly newsletter that is sent to members, can be downloaded from the site one month after members receive their issue.
Other sections include information on how to request a local history program for your community group, how to include BCHS in your estate plans, and how to apply for Century Farm, Home or Building status can also be found.
It is now easy to become a member, renew your membership, or find out how to become a volunteer.
Planning a visit to BCHS? The site now features driving directions, parking information, an index of all county historical markers organized by town, and links to all of the museums in Bradford County.
Direct links to the Society’s eBay Store and Curator’s Blog makes it easy to find all of our online resources.
Another section includes tips on how to preserve your family documents.
Many more additions to the site are planned for the future. Visit the Society’s new website at www.bradfordhistory.com to explore all of these opportunities and several more.
The Bradford County Historical Society is responsible for preserving the history of all areas of the county and is a recipient agency of the Bradford County United Way and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
