- Last Updated on Wednesday, 26 April 2017 15:08
May 25 is the Monongahela Area Historical Society membership meeting and presentation at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 609 Chess Street, Monongahela. This event is free and open to the public.
The presentation follows a brief business meeting. Mr. Jimmy Braum, member of the Mid Mon Valley Model Railroad Club, which operates an exhibit space in the New Eagle Borough Building, will be presenting on “The High and Dry: A History of the Pittsburgh and West Virginia Railway.”
Also, we have two exciting new events in May:
On Saturday, May 6, from 3-6 p.m., there will be a Spring Soiree at the Ripepi Winery, as a benefit for Monongahela's 250th anniversary in 2019. Featuring: Wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, and the acoustic sound of the "Regular Joes.” This is hosted by MAHS's 250th Anniversary Celebration Committee. Tickets are $50 each, advance sales only, and may be purchased at CJ's Furniture, 142 West Main St., Monongahela or on the 250th's website: www.monongahelahomecoming2019.com. The Facebook page is MonCity250 - where the event details are listed.
On, May 20, a Ghostly Tales at High Noon walking tour of Victorian Monongahela will take place, based on true ghostly tales. We’ll meet at 11:30 a.m. at historic Chess Park, West Main Street, Monongahela. Cost is $15 per person. Prepaid reservations required. Call 724-258-6432 or visit www.monongahelahistoricalsociety.com. PayPal and major credit cards accepted.
