- Last Updated on Sunday, 31 May 2015 01:33
Matt Shorraw, a volunteer for the Greater Monessen Historical Society, has compiled a new book on the City of Monessen. Part of Arcadia Publishing's new series, Images of Modern America, the book is a photo history covering the years 1950-present. The book retails for $22.99 and will be available in the Museum Shoppe.
Matt will have a book signing at Monessen Public Library & Cultural Center on Saturday, June 13 from 1 - 3 p.m. Come meet the author and pick up a copy of the book! Light refreshments will be served.
The Greater Monessen Historical Society received a $2,000 Westmoreland County Tourism Grant for 2015. The money, awarded for use in marketing, comes from a 3 percent tax levied on overnight accommodations in Westmoreland County.
The Board of Directors wishes to thank everyone who donated to the annual Community Foundation of Westmoreland County "Day of Giving."
Visit the Finnish Exhibit on display in the Heritage Museum through the end of June. Admission is FREE! Monessen once had one of the largest communities of Finns in the United States congregated in the area of Motheral Ave. The Monessen Louhi Band was world renowned and recorded phonograph records for the RCA Victor Company. The Sibelius Society, headquartered in Monessen, had chapters across the United States. Come and learn about this wonderful part of Monessen's unique ethnic history.
The Heritage Museum is located at 505 Donner Ave. and is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. For further information, please call 724-684-8460.
Visit the Facebook page for the Greater Monessen Historical Society to see photos of current events.
