- Last Updated on Sunday, 28 February 2016 19:04
The annual public meeting of the Greater Monessen Historical Society will be held on Sunday, March 13, 2016, at 1 p.m. in the Monessen Heritage Museum, 505 Donner Ave.
The financial report will be presented by the treasurer, and the president will review the past year and discuss upcoming events. Board members will be introduced and talk about their areas of responsibility. A message from the William Henry Donner Family will be delivered to the membership. Industrialist William Henry Donner was one of the founders of Monessen. The membership will vote on changes to the bylaws, as well as candidates for the GMHS Board.
The Old Monessen Exhibit will be officially opened following the public meeting. Light refreshments will be served. The spring exhibit will be available for viewing until July on Wednesdays through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Membership renewals are due for the calendar year of 2016. Individual memberships are $15 for an individual, $20 for a family and $50 for a business.
For the upcoming Easter holiday, the Museum Shoppe is offering two unique books: “Celebrate Easter – Polish Style” and “Celebrate Easter – Slovak Style”. The softcover books discuss the Eastern European customs of the Easter season and offer delicious recipes to try. They are available for a donation of $12 each. Colorful Easter basket covers and religious table runners are also in stock for your holiday table.