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  In-kind Donations
They count too! Ask us! The Board is looking into setting up a community fund for the sake of the whole Charleroi Area for Heritage-oriented community projects. More information coming soon!
   
  To make a Donation...
Please send to:
CAHS
ATTN: Treasurer LaVerne Williams
568 Center Avenue
North Charleroi, PA 15022
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CAHS 2008 News & Events

 

2008 Society Programs

March 17 Business Meeting, Society Officer Elections & Annual Birthday Celebration
April 21 David Scofield—Bradford & LeMoyne Houses
May 19 Charlie Talbot—Topic to be announced!
June 16 Carl Lander—Flags
July 21 Annual Indoor Picnic & Chinese Auction
August 18 Norma Ryan—History of Brownsville
Sept. 15 Donna Hamilton—SouthWestern Genealogical Society—Reseach & Tips for Finding Your Ancestors
October 20 Robert Arthurs II—Preservation, Restoration & Helping Your Community Today!
Nov/Dec Annual Society Dinner & Special Guest Speaker

 

Charleroi Mayor Frank Paterra received the official documents regarding Charleroi's status on the National Register.

He is shown presenting the documents to the newly incoming Charleroi Area Historical Society's 2008 President, Darlene Pennline. The CAHS paid $10,000 Terry Necciai to do the 2nd step to the National Register process in order to provide further state and federal grants and tax credits for the property owners and to the community at large, establishing Charleroi as a living museum of important period architecture that reflects the span of time of pre-1890 to 1920 predominantly and some extending to 1950. Charleroi is noteworthy as one of the last "Boom towns" in the 1800s.

This also lists the community with the Department of the Interior (National Parks).

This action by the CAHS helped to increase the importance of the properties and buildings for the people in Charleroi affiliated with the Historic District.

Research is on-going and increasing
We are in the process of finishing the indexing of the Charleroi Cemetery records, and are recording death records from the old Reeves and Reeves, Frye and Schrock-Hogan while field trips to various other old Fallowfield Twp. cemeteries and historic sites are on-going to ascertain their condition and to investigate PHMC assistance. Walk-throughs and recording of burial information on head-stones in the Charleroi Calvary Cemetery will take place as soon as possible.  All serious volunteers are we welcome to assist in these endeavors. [Click here to read more!]
Program Meetings
Every third Monday evening each month

Updates
1) The Society is officially in the National Register of Historic Places!  In 1986, the Pennsylvania History & Museum Commission came through SW PA and placed onto the nomination list many places throughout the region.  Unfortunately, due to ignorance and in some cases outright foolishness, many of the "historical treasures" that could have been utilized for tourism purposes have been torn down in many of our communities.  Charleroi has been recognized as an Era town - showcasing much of the architecture that was built and existed predominantly during the very late 1800s and very early 1900s.  It also has a rich history in many other venues besides its architecture.  Transportation, industrial, political, regional and its preceding history connected with its preceding Fallowfield Township history as well.
 
2)  Genealogy & History Research Center - at the John K. Tener Library.  Target Date for Public Use:  February 1st, 2005 - days, hours, and fees will be posted in near future.
 
3)  Advocation and assistance regarding Mini-Museums throughout town and school district area in order to help the downtown district as well as "spread the wealth" via Walking & Driving Tours brochures.
 
4)  3 Phase Process regarding up-to-date inventory of Society archives.  1st Phase is very near completion, 2nd and 3rd Phases have already been partially started.

5)  If you are searching for genealogical and history information pertaining to the Charleroi area then please call:  724-483-2030 or write to - with specifics:  CAHS Gen & History Research Center, ATTN:  (Gen or History), 7th & Fallowfield Avenue, Charleroi, PA 15022

Fundraiser Update
The first of a series has been produced of booklets that will help educate and inform more about segments of Charleroi's history. Contact or send $10 to the:
CAHS Genealogy & History Research Center
ATTN:  Booklets
7th & Fallowfield Avenue
Charleroi, PA 15022