Welcome to Jefferson Township Historical Society

The purpose of the Jefferson Township Historical Society (“Society”) shall be to bring together those people interested in history, and especially in the history of Jefferson Township and surrounding areas. Understanding the history of our community is basic to our democratic way of life, gives us a better understanding of our state and nation, and promotes a better appreciation of our American heritage. Read More about JTHS

Click Here to learn about the History of The Jefferson Township Historical Society!

GO Fund Me! Please consider contributing to our fund raiser to help with the preservation of  the Historic White Church. 

All Meetings are on the 3rd Saturday of every month unless cancelled.

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 “Before there was Eldersville:
  Indian Uprisings and Frontier Life in Early Eldersville”
Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 1:00 pm

          You are invited to attend a meeting of the Jefferson Township Historical Society on      Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 1:00 pm.   The meeting will be in the White Church building located in Eldersville on Fire Road across from the Jefferson Township Fire Hall.  GPS address for the Historical Society is 11 Fire Road, Burgettstown, PA 15021.  Website address is www.jeffersontwphs.com.

          Our Vice President Becca Dellenbaugh Prebeg will be presenting the program on August 15th.  The program will be “Before there was Eldersville:  Indian Uprisings and Frontier Life in Early Eldersville.”  Step back into the 1700s as we explore the Native American tribes, frontier settlements, and conflicts that shaped the area surrounding present-day Eldersville.  Through historical accounts, we will discuss the network of nearby forts, Native American trails, and the dramatic events that unfolded in our area.  Learn how these struggles influenced the lives of the region’s earliest settlers and left a lasting mark on our local history.

         We hope to see you on August 15th.  You do not have to be a member to attend any of our meetings.

Looking ahead – dates of upcoming meetings

Saturday, September 12 – Annual 9/11 Remembrance Service at 1:00.

Saturday, October 17 – Jamie Smith speaker about the Civil War at 1:00.

November 6, 7, & 8 – Christmas in the Village Festival.

Covering the Blue Covering the Blue members continue to crochet lap blankets for wounded officers and now have an amazing number of blankets mailed.  The number of blankets mailed to date is over 4,000.  For questions or donations, please contact Diane at 724 947 9782 or the website www.coveringtheblue.com.

Information and Events

Christmas in the Village is the Historical Society’s biggest fundraiser of the year, look for information soon!
Read more about upcoming events and fundraisers... Read More

Buildings and Monuments

~ Veterans Memorial

It was February 2004 when the Board members of the Jefferson Township Historical Society had a vision for a Veterans Memorial in Eldersville. They owned property where a Memorial could be built. There was a Jefferson Township Honor Roll in front of the former Eldersville Grade School.... Read More

~ The White Church

The White Church is uniquely located in a tri-state area attracting visitors from Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. It has been awarded historic landmark designations by the Washington County History and Landmark Foundation for The White Church, built in 1844 and Heritage Hall, built 1876. The White Church Building is a useful site for community events and its monthly meetings and Heritage Hall houses its museum.... Read More

~ Heritage Hall

Heritage Hall , Burgettstown, PA 15021. In 2012 the Washington County History and Landmarks Foundation awarded Historic Landmark Designations for the Society’s two buildings: Heritage Hall and The White Church....

Heritage Hall Update Heritage Hall, Jefferson Township, was built in 1876 and purchased by the Historical Society in 1990. Over the past thirty years the Society has used the building for monthly meetings, to serve food during Christmas in the Village on the first floor and to house its Museum on the second floor. In 2012 Heritage Hall was awarded historic designation by the Washington County History & Landmarks. In 2014 there was a visual inspection of Heritage Hall by MR Structures, LLC with the recommendation of repairs needed that the Society could not afford. Heritage Hall is now down.

 

Contributions

A contribution of any size is welcome for this worthwhile and commendable White Church Preservation Project. You may mail your contribution to Jefferson Township Historical Society, White Church Project, Box 383, Burgettstown, PA 15021.