If you are considering Huntingdon as a destination, you can compare trails at Flag Pole Hill, self-guided experiences and local cultural history as distinct options. Some experiences convey history through rooms and exhibitions, while others lead you to public art or through a historic cemetery. This lets you tailor your stay to your own interests.

History on Fourth Street

The Research Library, McMurtrie House Museum and Exhibit Gallery of the Huntingdon County Historical Society are in the town center, within one block of one another on Fourth Street. All three are at 106 Fourth Street; the Little House stands in the courtyard behind them. These location details help you distinguish the society’s various spaces.

At the McMurtrie House Museum, furnishings and styles from the time of the Huntingdon County Centennial in 1887 are presented through a parlor, a hallway and two bedrooms. The view across several living spaces makes the furnishings and design the focus. The Exhibit Gallery offers a different emphasis: the society holds programs and exhibitions in its large meeting room.

The Little House was built by the Cottage Planing Mill in 1887 as a parade backdrop and used during the County Centennial celebration. Today, it has a permanent location in the Historical Society courtyard. Another historical date is the Woods-Brown Mansion, built in 1874. The two construction years mark different points in Huntingdon’s architectural history.

Explore at Your Own Pace

A self-guided public art tour begins on Penn Street in the historic town center. It highlights public artworks spread throughout the Borough of Huntingdon. Unlike the Historical Society’s spaces, which are tied to a single location, this tour focuses on art across the borough.

Historic Riverside Cemetery offers a free, self-guided audio walking tour. It was created and narrated for the 250th anniversary of the Borough of Huntingdon. Its audio format and cemetery setting distinguish it from the art tour; you can choose either experience independently, according to your interests.

Flag Pole Hill has a trail system with about nine routes, each up to one mile long. This refers to the maximum length of each individual trail, not a total distance for the entire system. You can consider these trails as an option in their own right alongside the self-guided cultural experiences, rather than combining them into a single route.

A Museum Nearby

The Isett Heritage Museum is about two miles east of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, and displays more than 40,000 artifacts. While the McMurtrie House conveys the Centennial era through actual living spaces, the Isett Museum is characterized by the size of its collection. Its location makes it easy to consider as a separate destination near Huntingdon.

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For an overview of the wider area, see Huntingdon County.