ellwood city historical society

The Ellwood City Historical Society met this past Monday to plan its programs for the remainder of the year. The first meeting was a dinner program called “A Nite at the Races,” presented by the McElwain brothers (Floyd, Frank, and Kevin.) October’s program will be presented by Everett Bleakney, Jr. titled “Whatʼs up Doc.” Doors open at 7:00 p.m. The board received the final report on the Annual Fund Drive that we had received a total of $ 8500.00. “A big thank you to the community for the very generous support,” says Andy Kindle. The Society received the complete plan…

At the August meeting of Ellwood City Historical Society, the board reviewed the Ways and Means committee reports. The Annual Fund Drive started June 15, 2024 and will end on August 15, 2024. Andy Kindle chairman of the committee stated that the society has received 70% of the $10,000.00 goal. The Society still needs the communities help to raise the needed $3,000.00. You can send a donation to the Historical Society at 310 Fifth Street, Ellwood City, Pa. The Society is continuing it New member drive that it hopes will bring in at least 30 new members. The memberships begins…

The Annual Fund Drive for the Historical Society will run from June 15 through August 15. The goal this year is set at $10,000.00. “Today we have received 42% of our goal,” says Andy Kindle. “We need the businesses and the community’s help.” Please send a donation to the Ellwood City Historical Society at 310 Fifth Street, Ellwood City, Pa 16117… c/o – Andy Kindle. MEMBERSHIP: The Ellwood City Historical Society membership committee is offering an 18 month membership for the cost of a 12-month membership. The 18 months will be from July 2024 through December 2024, then it will…

This is 30th Anniversary of the History Center. The Steifel Building was bought in 1994… and became the home of the Ellwood City Area Historical Society. June is Membership Month for the Historical Society. The Society is offering a 18 month membership for the cost of a 12 month membership. The 18 months will be from July through December 2024 then continue through January to December 2025. A monthly newsletter included each month. An individual membership is $10.00 per year and a family membership is $25.00 per year.. Research is in the process of seeking information on the reason of…

The Ellwood City Historical Society at its monthly board meeting, Andy Kindle, Ways and Means Chairman, suggested to the board that it hold a Membership Drive for new members. Kindle stated that the Ellwood City Chamber of commerce is planning over 20 activities this summer. Kindle said it is an opportunity for the Historical Society to promote a membership program. He also stated that starting now gives the society the rest of 2024 to promote membership to the community. The idea of giving free membership for the six months of 2024 and then only collecting a membership fee for the…

Tim Hunter will be the guest speaker at the next Historical Society meeting, open to the public, scheduled for Monday, February 12, at 7:00 p.m. in the Janice and Robert Barensfeld Meeting Room at 310 5th Street, Ellwood City. Tim has twenty-five years of experience in the banking industry ranging from branch manager, business banking and cash flow management/analysis, to starting a company from scratch and purchasing another company to grow. He put this experience to good use when he and his brother started Hunter Brothers Coffee, located in Ellport, in April of 2016. Tim is a graduate of Seneca…