Corry Area Historical Society

The Corry Area Historical Society began with a search — to find a Climax engine, a coal-fired locomotive built in Corry until 1930. In 1965, when the search concluded, the committee to find it didn’t, and the historical society was born. Now, the 12,000-square-foot space houses over 20,000 artifacts, and within those walls is the broader story of the small-town farmers and the visionaries who transformed the 250 square miles in and around Corry. The rich history spans from the creation of NuBone corsets and a railroad empire to the agricultural roots that continue today. Its volunteers, who are the bedrock of the museum, help connect residents and visitors with photographs, maps, genealogical information, and carefully categorized newspaper articles dating back to 1880, as well as its treasure trove of "stuff" from earlier generations. There's no better way to learn about Corry and its surrounding places.