- Last Updated on Tuesday, 02 October 2018 23:33
The Greater Monessen Historical Society made the following announcements.
Annual Fundraising Dinner
The annual GMHS fundraising dinner 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, the Great War and New Nations”. 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. Tickets are available at the Heritage Museum for a donation of $30. The menu will feature Eastern European foods. Happy hour begins at 5:00 PM with dinner served at 6:15.
Heritage Museum Exhibit
“Monessen 120” is the name of the autumn exhibit at the Monessen Heritage Museum that salutes the one hundred and twentieth anniversary of the founding of the town in September of 1898. It features 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, who rose to the highest ranks of Pennsylvania state government.
Membership Drive
The annual Membership and Fund Drive will begin in October. Watch for the renewal letters in the mail. Individual memberships are $15 a calendar year with family memberships being $20. Business memberships are $50. Memberships make a great gift and include four issues of the “Valley Historian” newsletter.
African American History
The Historical Society is researching the history of Monessen’s African American community. If anyone has photographs, memorabilia, and items related to Monessen’s African American community, please consider loaning or donating them to the Heritage Museum.
Historic Reenactors Needed
The Historical Society is looking for individuals interested in becoming historic reenactors. Inquire at the Heritage Museum or speak to any board member.
‘Trunk or Treat’ Event
The Historical Society will participate at the Fifth Monessen Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 27, 2018, at historic Monessen City Park.
Contact Us!
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 found 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 AM until 3 PM. The address is 505 Donner Avenue, Monessen, PA, 15062. The phone number is 724-684-8460.
