WJHHS Program to Discuss The Area Known As Large

An old painting of the Large Distillery

An old bottle of Monongahela Rye Whiskey from the Large Distillery

Author and Historian Dale Saller will be speaking at the Sept. 25 program.

The area of Jefferson Hills known as Large has a fascinating history. From the time of the Whiskey Rebellion until today, Large--named after the family who first owned the area’s land patent--has been a site of business and industry.

The West Jefferson Hills Historical Society is pleased to announce its September program, “Drink a Little Large,” where author and historian Dale Saller will relate intriguing stories about Large. Members of the historical society and the community are invited to attend this free program at 7:00PM on September 25 in the Community Rooms of the Jefferson Hills Borough Building. There they will hear stories of the early settlers of Large; the Large Distillery and the Monongahela Rye Whiskey made there; the Large Hotel, its restaurant, and the celebrity guests who lodged there; the Large Coal Mine and its coal patch; and other engaging tales of this vibrant area of Jefferson Hills. Mr. Saller may even share an account of a mysterious Large Hotel ghost.

All are welcome to attend what promises to be a quite enjoyable and entertaining evening.