Purpose
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.
The Jefferson Township Historical Society (“JTHS”) is a non-profit organization with tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revue Code and is located in the 46th District.
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General Information
All Meetings are on the 3rd Saturday of every month unless cancelled.
“History of the Town Pump”
Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 1:00 pm
We apologize for no meetings in January or February because of the weather but we are excited now to begin the new year. You are invited to attend a meeting of the Jefferson Township Historical Society on Saturday, March 15, 2025 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. The Historical Society’s website is www.jeffersontwphs.com.
The program on Saturday, March 15 will be the “History of the Town Pump.” Do you know where the Town Pump is still located in Eldersville? Have you ever given anyone directions to Eldersville and said “Turn left (or right) at the Town Pump?” Find out the history of why there was a well dug for the Town Pump by coming to the meeting. There will be refreshments and social time following the meeting. You do not have to be a member of the Historical Society to attend any of our meetings. We welcome everyone. If we get a request, the Museum can be opened following the meeting. Any questions, call President Diane Huggins at 724 947 9782.
Annual Membership Dues are due The annual membership dues that are due now are $15 for single and $20 for family. Please complete the enclosed Membership Application when paying your dues. Checks should be made out to Jefferson Township Historical Society and can be paid at a meeting or mailed to our post office box. Address is Jefferson Township Historical Society, Box 383, Burgettstown, PA 15021.
Bakeless Bake Sale The operating funds of the Historical Society are extremely low at the present time. Because of money going out for monthly bills and no money coming in, the Historical Society is having a fundraiser for the upkeep of the Memorial and the monthly bills for the White Church. You will find enclosed a flyer for a Bakeless Bake Sale. This means you do not have to bake. Instead, you send a check to the Historical Society for the amount that it would have cost you to bake for a bake sale. Please call Diane at 724 947 9782 with any questions you may have.
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.
Sincere Condolences The Historical Society is saddened to report the passing of one of its members. Barbara Zianni peacefully passed away on January 5, 2025.
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TRIBUTE to FRANK MALARDIE
JANUARY 2022 NEWSLETTER
It is with immense sadness that the Jefferson Township Historical Society announces the unexpected passing on December 11, 2021 of its Treasurer Frank Malardie. Honoring Frank’s wishes, there was no published obituary and no viewing. There will be a Memorial Service later at the White Church. In honoring the memory of Frank, memorial donations may be given to the Jefferson Township Historical Society, Box 383, Burgettstown, PA 15021.
We will always remember Frank for all the work he did on the Jefferson Township Veterans Monument. Frank was a behind the scenes worker. Frank typed all the names of the veterans for engraving that are now on the Monument in granite. Frank loved history and he is the one that typed all the history information for engraving on pavers surrounding the Monument. Frank spent countless number of hours typing information for on the Monument. His dedication will be remembered for years to come.
We want to keep Frank’s spirit alive by remembering all the good he did for the Historical Society. On the book shelves in the White Church there are two four inch binders filled with photos of veterans whose names are on the Monument. Frank has taken each photo and improved it before placing the photo in the binder. These binders are available to be looked at in the White Church. He has left us with many memories to cherish forever.
Frank loved to work on his computer and did an outstanding job of making signs, designing a membership form, and adding borders to otherwise plain pages, etc. He was good at doing Excel spreadsheets and keeping an accurate record of the membership list. He did an excellent job as Treasurer.
Frank left footprints on all our hearts, and he will be greatly missed.
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Jefferson Township Historical Society 2025 Officers and Directors
President - Diane Huggins
Vice President - Becca Prebeg
Secretary - Peggy Strain
Treasurer - Diane Huggins
Historian - Debbie Vraninin
Director - Dave Choman
Director - Ken Boswell
