The James R. Fox Pitcairn Historical Society

The James R. Fox Pitcairn Historical Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to collecting and preserving the rich history of Pitcairn, its people, and its railroad heritage. Our mission is to safeguard personal recollections, photographs, documents, memorabilia, and other artifacts that tell the story of our town.

We seek to promote the discovery, enjoyment, and appreciation of Pitcairn’s history—so ALL ABOARD… NEXT STOP… PITCAIRN!

How We Started

Our journey began in 1992 as the Pitcairn Centennial Book Committee for the 1994 Pitcairn Centennial Anniversary. The original four members were Evelyn McKelvey, Anthony Fasano, Mark Wallace, and Kurt Seibel. When the Centennial celebration concluded, Evelyn McKelvey carefully coordinated and preserved all records and memorabilia from her home, giving the collection its first official name: the Pitcairn Historic Preservation Group.

For several years, Evelyn ran the organization largely on her own. In 1998, she moved to Las Vegas and entrusted the collection to Kurt Seibel for safekeeping. In 2000, Kurt along with a group of dedicated and interested citizens came together and decided to formally establish what would become the Pitcairn Historical Society.