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"The Cincinnati Mine Disaster of 1913" will be the featured program of the Peters Creek Historical Society on Monday, April 22, at 7:30pm. The program will be held at Wrights United Methodist Church, 788 Venetia Road, Venetia.
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| Main entrance of the Cincinnati Mine along the Monongahela River after the explosion. |
Len Marraccini, society member and curator of the mining room at the Enoch Wright House will present the history of this local mining disaster caused by a major methane explosion and subsequent fire that took the lives of 97 men, young boys and a rescue team member. Many photographs will reveal the dramatic, sorrowful impact the disaster created in families and the community.
PCHS Hosting ‘Tiara Tea’
The society will be hosting a "Tiara Tea" beginning at 12:00 noon, Saturday, May 18 at the historic Enoch Wright House, 815 Venetia Road, Venetia. Guests are encouraged to wear a tiara or fancy hat while enjoying savories, sweets and brewed tea in the charm of 19th Century ambiance. A donation of $25 per person payable by check or cash at the door. Seating is limited; reservations are required by calling 724-348-6406.
Memorial Flag Garden
The Memorial Flag Garden will be on display at the Wright House on Memorial Day, 4th of July and Veterans Day. Donation is $6 per flag. Past participants will be contacted for renewal. For new flag requests, please visit our website at peterscreekhistoricalsociety.org and follow the instructions on the Memorial Flag Garden form.
