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2023 West Pittston History Day

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

History of Firefighting in West Pittston

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. 

First to Fall

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.

WPHS Photo Raffle

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.