Bid Deadline: August 30, 2024
Use the link below to place your bid.
http://bit.ly/4eHfx2g
This original Sue Hand painting was created for the West Pittston Historical Society by local artist Sue Hand. The painting is 16×20” and is custom framed. The painting listed for auction is shown below.
If you are submitting a hardcopy form please email to westpittstonhistory@gmail.com
Bids must be received no later than 5:00pm August 31, 2024.
Honoring our Revolutionary War Era Patriots
Sunday June 30, 2024 – 2:00pm at the Jenkins Harding Cemetery, Wyoming Avenue and Linden St. West Pittston
Join us on Sunday June 30th, 2:00pm at the Jenkins Harding Cemetery, Wyoming Ave. and Linden St. West Pittston as we honor our Revolutionary War patriots. Our featured speaker this year is Sherry Emershaw who will be speaking about the history of the 24th Connecticut Militia Regiment. The day will feature a short documentary video, the 24th Connecticut Militia Reenactors and history related souvenirs for sale.
This is a free family and community event.
The Proposed Town of Luzerne “IN” West Pittston
Tuesday April 23, 6:30pm at the West Pittston Library, Exeter Avenue
Before West Pittston became a borough in 1857, a local coal company proposed a new competing town called Luzerne not to be confused with the current Luzerne borough. The new coal company town would encompass a portion of what is now West Pittston Borough. The plan included a beautiful hotel and other amenities but what was the real plan behind the company’s proposal and why did it fail?
Join us for this informative presentation about West Pittston’s early history and learn how the proposed Town of Luzerne could be helpful in researching the history of your West Pittston home.
It’s time to join the West Pittston Historical Society
if you are not already a member, this would be a great time to take out a membership to the West Pittston Historical Society. The mission of WPHS is to preserve our borough’s history for future generations. Membership funds go toward preserving our collecting items related to West Pittston history. We host educational programming throughout the year focusing on our town history. Our annual First to Fall event honors those Revolutionary War hero’s buried at the historic Jenkins Harding Cemetery on Wyoming Avenue. You can access our membership form using the following link. https://westpittstonhistory.org/membership/
Sunday July 2, 2023 2:00pm though 4:00PM
Location: Jenkins Harding Cemetery corner of Wyoming Avenue and Linden Street, West Pittston
The legacy of those who were the first to fall in the days leading up to the Battle of Wyoming will be honored at this annual ceremony being held at the Jenkins Harding Cemetery in West Pittston. Our featured speaker this year is Rich Jenkins a descendant of the original Jenkins family who first settled our area. Also participating are the 24th Connecticut Reenactors. This is a family oriented free event open to the public.
Saturday MARCH 18, 2023 12noon though 3:00PM
The historical society will be hosting an event to showcase items from our collection. Please stop at the West Pittston Library at any time between 12:00 and 3:00 pm on March 18 to see a display of borough memorabilia.
We also invite visitors to bring old photos, slides, school items and memorabilia they think will contribute to continuing the legacy of West Pittston’s history.
Scanners will be available on site to digitize the pieces and all pho- tos and items will be returned that day. Visitors are encouraged to search their homes for historical artifacts to share with future gen- erations. Those who are unable to attend can still share their photos by emailing the historical society at: westpittstonhistory@ gmail.com
The West Pittston Historical Society will present a program on the history of the borough’s Hose Company #1 and the Goodwill Hose Company. The presentation on the early years of firefighting will include many historic photos of the original West Pittston firehouse, firefighters and early fire equipment. Barry Hosier Sr. and Mary Portelli will collaborate in this presentation that will take place Monday October 17, 6:30pm at the West Pittston Library 200 Exeter Avenue West Pittston. The program is free and open to the public. Please join us for this interesting and informative presentation.
July 2, 2022
Our inaugural First to Fall event was held on Saturday July 2, 2022. We thank our featured speakers Clark Switzer and Attorney Stephen B. Killian.
July 2, 2022
To order raffle tickets please use Paypal to send payment donation to westpittstonhistory@gmail.com Be sure to include your email address in the message box so we can send you your ticket image. Two beautiful historic photos of West Pittston will be raffled off on July 2nd at the First to Fall event.
