Monongalia Historical Society
Purpose of the Society
The purpose of the Society is to further the awareness of history with emphasis on the Monongalia County area, which initially was composed of several present-day West Virginia counties as well as a portion of southwestern Pennsylvania. To do this, the Society conducts four dinner meetings each year with programs involving historical subjects. Pre COVID meetings were held at 6:15 PM at the Suncrest United Methodist Church in Morgantown (Van Voorhis Road) on the third Fridays of March, May, September, and November. A search for a new dinner venue is underway since the church hall is no linger available. Persons not wishing to have dinner can attend the program portion of the meeting at approximately 7 pm, without charge.
All members receive the quarterly newsletter with articles of local interest, and an Annual Proceedings booklet which contains historical manuscripts. In addition several monographs have been published and are for sale to the public.
The Society also serves as a contact point for persons looking for genealogical information and several members will undertake related research for individuals not residing in the local area.
Another function of the Society is to aid in preserving artifacts and documents of local interest.
In 1980 the Easton Roller Mill was deeded to the Society, and currently houses items of historical interest. However, the main function of the mill is for educational purposes, and tours and open houses are regularly conducted.
