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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  “Soap and Candles in the 1800’s”
Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 1:00 pm

          You are invited to attend a program held by the Jefferson Township Historical Society in the White Church building at 11 Fire Road, Burgettstown, PA (Eldersville) on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 1:00 pm. 

          Chris Sedlak will be the guest speaker for the program on October 17th.  He will be presenting a program “Soap and Candles in the 1800’s.”  What did bathing and candle lighting look like in the 1800’s?  Focus will be on the Civil War military aspects of these two indispensable items, but he will also cover civilian topics as well.  Special gifts to take home for everyone!!! 

There will be a meet and greet along with refreshments after the service.

The Historical Society will have crafters in the White Church for the 39th annual Christmas in the Village Festival to be held November 6th, 7th, & 8th, 2026 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm each day

 Santa Claus will be in the White Church on Saturday, the 7th.  The Mountain Men will be at the corner of Fire Road and Cedar Grove Road next to the Veterans Memorial all three days.  A table to support injured police Covering the Blue will be in the White Church.  The Historical Society will have a table in the White Church.  The Museum will be opened all three days.

Along with all the work involved in organizing the Festival, it is also a time to enjoy being with friends.  Do you have time to sit at a table and greet people?  Do you have time to pass out Directories at the Welcome House?  Do you have time to sit in the Museum and greet people?  A sign-up sheet will be available at the meeting.  You can pick a time that suits you.

If you can help, please contact Peggy at her email pegfarm7@verizon.net or Diane at her email dhuggins2@verizon.net.

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.

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.