Founders Day Celebration in Monessen Set for August 18

Last Updated on Monday, 30 July 2018 03:07

Greater Monessen Historical Society Planning A Host of Activities

In honor of Monessen’s one hundred and twentieth anniversary, the Greater Monessen Historical Society will hold their annual Founders Day celebration on Saturday, August 18, 2018, 2017 at Monessen City Park. There will be Civil War re-enactors, food booths, children’s activities, and entertainment. Re-enactors from the 11th P.V.I. Company K, Inc. will set up authentic Civil War camps to showcase a living history view of camp life during the War of the Rebellion.The Historical Society is looking for individuals interested in becoming historic reenactors. Inquire at the Heritage Museum or speak to any board member.

Living History Schedule for August 18 will include:

Soldier drills: Include inspection of arms, loading in 9 times, firing by company, file and rank.
Children’s activities: Will include drilling with the soldiers using wooden guns, demonstrating the accuracy of Civil War bullets using round and spherical balls, old time games and Victorian dress up for photos.
The Autumn Exhibit at the Monessen Heritage Museum: The exhibit will be called “Monessen 120”. It will feature select displays highlighting interesting items and photographs from the past 120 years. A special section will pay tribute to the one hundred and tenth anniversary of the birth of Monessen Mayor Hugo Parente. Also, displays will be added in the fall featuring Lou and Jim Manderino.

A fundraising dinner/dance will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at Jozwiak Hall in the St. Vincent DePaul Society building on Grand Blvd. The theme will be the “The Armistice and the end of the Great War.” Guests are encouraged to dress in costume from the time period of the World War I, which saw the creation of the new nations of Poland, the First Czecho-Slovak Republic and the Kingdom of Yugoslavia.

You can follow the Greater Monessen Historical Society on Twitter at: @MonessenHistory, or visit their Facebook page under “Greater Monessen Historical Society”. You can find information about their latest events, news and photos of previous events. The museum is located at 505 Donner Avenue, Monessen, PA, 15062, and is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM. For additional information or questions call us at 724-684-8460.