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

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

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“EXPLORING HISTORY with BRYAN CUNNING”

Saturday, SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 at 1:00 pm

You are invited to attend a meeting of the Jefferson Township Historical Society on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 1:00 pm.  The meeting will be in the White Church building located in Eldersville on Fire Road across from the fire hall.  GPS address is 11 Fire Road, Burgettstown, PA 15021.  The Historical Society’s website is www.jeffersontwphs.com.

The program on September 21st will be exploring the young George Washington during the French and Indian War with Bryan Cunning.

Bryan Cunning is a profession archaeologist and living historian with over 30 years of experience researching colonial history. His archaeological career has involved both prehistoric and historic archaeological investigations across the eastern part of the United States and even farther afield as the Supervising Archaeologist on the show Diggers that appeared on the National Geographic channel.

While forming the First Virginia Regiment, a reenactment group based on George Washington’s men during the French and Indian War, he had the amazing opportunity to portray Washington in three documentary films in the early 2000s.  Due to these films, he has been asked by many groups to speak on Washington’s part during the French and Indian War and how it formed the man for the greater conflict to come.  Mr. Cunning’s research over the last 20+ years has given him unique insights into the man that would forge a nation and become its first President.

A picture of President George Washington that had been hanging in the West Middletown Grade School was gifted to the Historical Society’s Museum.  This was a popular picture of the President that hung on the walls of many grade schools.  You are welcome to visit the Museum following the meeting.

There will be refreshments and social time following the meeting.

Christmas in the Village This year the dates for the Christmas in the Village Festival will be November 1, 2, and 3.  There will be crafters in the White Church and the Museum will be open all three days.

Covering the Blue  Covering the Blue members continue to crochet lap blankets for wounded officers.  To find out more about them, go to the website www.coveringtheblue.com.

Sincere Condolences  The Historical Society is saddened to report the passing of one of its members.

Bill Bell passed away peacefully on Friday, August 30, 2024 in his home with his wife Janice by his side.

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.