The Ancient American Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania

By Lawrence Gallant

“America had often been discovered before Columbus, but it had always been hushed up.” — Oscar Wilde

Few people reading this article have any idea of the fabulous cultures that once inhabited our local areas of South Park, Mingo, Finleyville, Elrama, Bunola, Monongahela, etc., or are aware of the wonders beneath our feet yet to be found. In fact, the entirety of western Pennsylvania all the way to Erie, has evidences of people who lived and visited here back to days B.C. After previous articles the author has been ridiculed by people who “know better” so we will tread lightly here until you join our historical society and become educated.

The Friends of South Park Township Library will hold their annual fiscal year-end meeting on Tuesday, June 29 at the fireplace inside the South Park Township Library.   Members are welcome to attend. Since the library is now open only to 8 PM, their meeting will begin promptly at 6:45 PM.   Anyone wishing to attend, should be at meeting 5 minutes before meeting begins. Officers for 2021-22 will be announced at this meeting. Community Day to be discussed also possible fall Book Sale.

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club awarded four scholarships in May and selected the recipient of the Mary Agnes Powers Memorial Scholarship. The criteria are based on academic standing, merit and need. An Applicant must be entering his or her senior year in a diploma, associate degree or bachelor degree program or final semester of a graduate nursing program. Read more...

Bethel Fife and Drum Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution honored three area students with the DAR Good Citizen Award this spring.