Crawford County Messenger and CCHS News

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“Venerable Crittenden Hall Had Gay History Even Before The Herald Occupied It in 1868”

Originally published June 14, 1868 – The Titusville Herald. Redevelopment Now Dooms Old Landmark Remarkably, the building described below still stands today (1965), although the “Better Days” downtown redevelopment project may remove it in less...
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The 1976 Bicentennial Oral History Collection

Click here to listen to the 1976 Bicentennial Oral History Collection Paul Zolbrod And Seeing A Need   In 1976, Professor Paul Zolbrod and his team at Allegheny College recognized a problem long before the...
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Yolanda Barco: Titan of Women’s History in Crawford County (and Beyond)

Yolanda Barco was a massive figure in 20th century legal, business, and women’s history pioneer in Crawford County. From being a cable television pioneer to an impressive legal career, and so much more – our...
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In The Land of Oz: Communal Living in Crawford County Revisited

Many think of the 1960s in America as a time of peace, love, and understanding. But, during the time the country was nearing the end of the decade, turmoil crisscrossed the United States. By 1968,...
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