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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On Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 1:00 pm – Guest speaker Chris Lawrence

You are invited to attend two meetings of the Jefferson Township Historical Society in September. Both meetings 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.  The Historical Society’s website is www.jeffersontwphs.com.

Also speaking will be HOWARD SMITH, Information Systems Technician-Radio Communications Specialist, United States Navy (1979 – 2002).  He is a Combat Veteran of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm.  He is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He lived in Japan for three years and in the Philippines for three years.

Singing at the service will be BECKY ROA.

On Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 1:00 pm - Chris Lawrence Guest Speaker.  CHRIS LAWRENCE will be sharing various Cartography drawings, maps, pictures and documents from within Jefferson Township.  Chris is a multi-generational resident who brings 40 years of interaction with the elderly residences whom he has done plumbing for, and he has been a Jefferson Township Supervisor for over twenty years.

You do not need to be a member of the Jefferson Township Historical Society to attend any of our meetings. If you have any questions or want more information about the programs or the Historical Society, contact President Diane at 724 947 9782.

Christmas in the Village. Enclosed is an informational card for Christmas in the Village which will be on Friday, November 7, Saturday, November 8 and Sunday 9, 2025.  There will be crafters in the White Church.  Santa Claus will be there on Saturday.  The Historical Society needs your help.  Call Diane 724 947 9782. 

Covering the Blue Covering the Blue members continue to crochet lap blankets for wounded officers.  To find out more, go to the website www.coveringtheblue.com or contact Diane at 724 947 9782. The group needs financial help for yarn to crochet the blankets and postage for mailing covers. Can you help?

 

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.