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Rostraver Township Historical Society
1994- present
The Rostraver Township Historical Society can trace its beginning to July 21, 1994 at a meeting of 20 interested Rostraver Township residents. On August 2, 1994, the Rostraver Chapter of the Westmoreland County Historical Society was formed.
Its officers elected that day were:
President – Lloyd Thompson
Vice President – Kenneth S Mori
Recording Secretary – C. George Bonori
Corresponding Secretary – Elina Filander
Chapter Treasurer – Grace A Beck
Directors – Harry Beck, Robert Cook, Mary Sickles
It would be on November 28, 1994 when the organization would file a charter for their own historical society known as the Rostraver Township Historical Society.
Their meetings would be held at the old
Finley Farm House in Cedar Creek Park and the newly opened Rostraver Township Municipal Building. In 2008 the Rostraver
Township Historical Society would move to its new home at the Old 1835 Fells Church.
From the original 20 members in 1994 to over 500 members today, the Society has grown into one of the largest community historical societies in Western Pennsylvania, housing one of the largest museums in Westmoreland County.
The Society also manages the Concord Subscription school in the Concord Area which is the oldest Subscription schoolhouse in Westmoreland County.
Become a member!
The Rostraver Township Historical Society would like to thank each and every one of our members for their support. It is because of you that the society has grown into one of Southwestern Pennsylvania's largest historical societies. Our work in the area of preservation has won us the prestigious 2024 Arthur St. Clair Historic Preservation Award. The highest award given to an historical society IN Westmoreland County. Going forward can we count on your support to help us continue our mission of Preservation and Education and preserving our history for future generation? By renewing your annual membership or becoming a Lifetime Member, you ensure that our work continues and that we are able to make a difference not only in the community but throughout the state. Enclosed you will find your 2026 Membership card. Please fill out the form and attach a check or cash and mail in the envelope included. Let us make 2026 a very special year as we will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of this great nation with some special programing.
