- Last Updated on Monday, 04 June 2018 12:59
June 2018 News items were announced by the Greater Monessen Historical Society.
Seeking WWII Items
The Greater Monessen Historical Society is working with the Louis L. Manderino Library and California University of PA, who will host the Heinz History Center Traveling World War II Exhibit during the months of August and September. Anyone willing to loan or donate World War II memorabilia and photos are asked to bring them to the Heritage Museum during regular business hours. Local historical societies will showcase their own World War II items at Manderino Library to accompany the Heinz Exhibit that highlights the war front, home front and industry of World War II.
Historic Dinner Planned for Fall
Mark your calendars for the annual historic dinner! It will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018. The theme will be the 100th anniversary of the ending of WWI and the establishment of the countries of Czechoslovakia, Poland, and Yugoslavia. Start planning your costume!
Founders Day
Founders Day will be on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Monessen City Park.
Spring Exhibit
The Monessen Heritage Museum is featuring a spring exhibit that focuses on local bridges and river transportation. The exhibit will be open until the end of July.
Seeking Photos and Information
The Society is still seeking photos of the Washington and Linden Elementary Schools. Photos can be dropped off at the Heritage Museum to be scanned or emailed to monessen@verizon.net. Remember to deposit copies of family genealogies with the Historical Society.
GMHS is also looking for information on Monessen’s organized crime history, the history of Morgan Avenue and the African American presence in the city.
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The Greater Monessen Historical Society has a Twitter account. Follow us at @MonessenHistory. We are also on Facebook and have over 3,000 followers worldwide! We can be located on Facebook under “Greater Monessen Historical Society.” See our latest events, news and photos of previous events. Google us and find our webpage filled with all the necessary information to visit, donate, join or learn about us!
The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The address is 505 Donner Avenue, Monessen, PA, 15062. The phone number is 724-684-8460. Admission is always free.
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