A new book (cover picture above) full of pictures and narrative about CONNELLSVILLE and surrounding areas is coming off the press this fall. This 2013 book will include many pictures of the Connellsville area that you have not seen before. Make sure that you get your copy. The book is called "AROUND CONNELLSVILLE" and is one of the books published by Arcadia Publishing in their Images of America series. The book is authored by Paul Eckman, Karen Hechler and the Connellsville Area Historical Society.
The book price will be $21.99 + $1.31 (PA Sales Tax) = $23.30. Add $3.00 if it is to be shipped. Send a check or Money Order to: Connellsville Area Historical Society, 217 West Patterson Avenue, Connellsville, PA 15425. The book will be mailed to you.
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The Connellsville Historical Society is planning for the Annual Corn Roast on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024, at 6:00 pm at Crawford’s Cabin located at the corner of N. 7th St. and Torrance Ave, Connellsville.
The menu includes: corn, hot dogs and sauerkraut, baked beans, fresh vegetables, dessert and soft drinks.
The cost is $7.00 per person.
To RSVP Call Karen Hechler, 724-628-5344
Reservations must be made by Saturday, August 3rd, 2024. You must bring your own table service to this event.
Anyone wishing to help set up for the event should be at Crawford Cabin by 1:00 pm on August 14th to husk corn and clean picnic tables.
Name: Shawn Jefferds (O'Neal)
Date: 05/20/2024 Message: My mothers' family was from Connellsville.
Name: Kyle Sepp Woods
Date: 02/10/2024 Message: Info on joining
Name: Simpson Jr Raymond R
Date: 02/09/2024 Message: Grew up in Leisenring # 1 ,,, Connellsville is home ,,,,
Name: Gary Overfield
Date: 01/06/2024 Message: Have an interest in Connellsville due to coal and the railroads. Also like the small town feel.
Name: Cheryl Beitzel-Barkey
Date: 01/21/2023 Message: I grew up going to Connellsville every year to visit my Aunt and Uncle, Pauline and Chelsie Eiford. They lived on Rock Ridge Rd. Some of my favorite memories are from Connellsville.
Name: Terry Ellen Ferl
Date: 10/05/2020 Message: The web site for your Society is very interesting and a great source for learning about the area. Congratulations on your upcoming new home, the Gibson House.
Name: Tom Latham
Date: 09/08/2020 Message: Hope someday I can visit the Crawford family cabin.
Thank you
Name: Roger Buttermore
Date: 08/06/2019 Message: Looking for more info about Point of
Rocks Cemetery and / or "Old
Quaker graveyard" (Ellis, p. 393.
Name: Tom of the Yough
Date: 07/30/2019 Message: This is a great site
