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.
“Walk of Fame”
Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 1:00 pm
You are invited to attend a meeting of the Jefferson Township Historical Society on Saturday, July 18, 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.
The featured speaker at our July 18th meeting will be Nancy Polinsky Johnson, Founder and Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame. She will take us through the creation of this new visitor attraction, which honors notable people from Southwestern Pennsylvania – including Washington County – who have left their mark on our nation. A history buff and the daughter of a history professor, Johnson has committed herself to this project for more than a decade, and she is eager to share the story of its development with our members.
Please join us on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 1:00 pm for this special program. There will be social time with refreshments following the meeting. You do not have to be a member to attend any of our meetings.
Also on Saturday, July 18, at 4:00 pm – 10:pm is the Avella Area Community Festival. This Festival is an annual summer celebration featuring live music, food trucks, carnival attractions, and fireworks. This family fun-filled event takes place at the Little A Town Arena, 44 Campbell Drive, Avella, PA 15312.
Covering the Blue Covering the Blue members have continued to crochet lap blankets for wounded officers during the past freezing cold months 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.
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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
