- Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 19:28
The Donora Historical Society welcomed fellow history buff Mr. Charlie Talbert from the neighboring Monongahela Historical Society on Monday, April 1. Mr. Talbert’s presentation featured the 150th Anniversary of the Monongahela Cemetery and its rich history.
Mr. Talbert has led walking tours of the cemetery on numerous occasions in the past and he proved once again to be an expert on this subject.
The next presentation will be on Monday, May 6 and will feature Joshua Scully who will present the D.L. Clark Candy Company and their influence on the Pittsburgh region. This presentation was supposed to have occurred in February, but was canceled due to inclement weather.
For those railroad enthusiasts, stop by the museum to see our most recent temporary exhibit on the Donora Southern Railroad. Aside from pictures and other artifacts, the two featured pieces are an original locomotive steam whistle that was donated to the museum early last year, and a newly acquired Donora Southern Railroad sponsored baseball jersey.
Our final presentation before our summer hiatus will occur on Monday, June 3 and will feature Mr. Rick Rockwell, a one-time Mon Valley resident, who will visit from out of state. Mr. Rockwell is an expert on Eldora Park history from its inception, to when it closed as Charwood.
The Donora Historical Society and Smog Museum is located at the intersection of Sixth and McKean in the heart of Donora, and is open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or by appointment.
If you have additional questions about the subjects mentioned above, the society, museum, meetings or possibly volunteering, feel free to stop by or email us at DonoraHistoricalSociety@gmail.com or by calling 724-823-0364 and leave a message. Or visit us on the web at www.DonoraHistoricalSociety.org.
