- Last Updated on Friday, 29 December 2017 14:55
The Monessen Historical Society makes the following announcements.
Closed Until January 9th
The Monessen Heritage Museum will be closed until January 9, 2018. During the winter months, the museum will be open on its normal schedule of Wednesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., weather permitting. Please call to check before making a trip.
Video on 1923 Fire Engine
As part of the Mon Valley History Digital Storytelling program between California University of PA, the Senator John Heinz History Center and local area historical societies, a video was created by Cal U students Ally Wilson and Emerson Maggi, in cooperation with the Greater Monessen Historical Society. As their topic, the students chose to research the 1923 Monessen Seagrave Metropolite fire engine owned by Monessen Fire Department #1. The video is called “1923 Monessen Seagrave Metropolite” and can be viewed on YouTube.
Membership Renewal and Fund Campaign
The Greater Monessen Historical Society membership renewal and fund campaign for the 2018 year is underway. Individual memberships are $15 per year. A family membership is $20, with a business membership being $50. Membership is based on the calendar year and includes four issues of the newsletter, “Valley Historian.” Donations fund the operation of the Monessen Heritage Museum and allow the Society to adhere to its mission of preserving the ethnic and industrial history of Monessen and the Mon Valley region. Future plans include renovating the Milsom/Endicott Johnson Building into a museum annex for additional exhibit and event space.
Spring Exhibit
The spring exhibit will focus on local bridges and river transportation. If anyone has photos they are willing to loan or donate for the exhibit, please drop them off at the museum or email a scan to monessen@verizon.net.
The Historical Society is looking for:
- Ledger books
- Society minute books
- Membership lists of organizations
- Church bulletins
- Funeral prayer cards
- Advertising items for local businesses
- Photos of ethnic celebrations
- Photos of religious celebrations
- Photos of old businesses
- Photos of schools
- Photos of industries
- Event programs
- Family genealogies
Follow 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 located 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 a.m. until 3 p.m. The address is 505 Donner Avenue, Monessen. The phone number is 724-684-8460. Admission is always free.
