The Apollo Area Historical Society members have put together an exciting year of programs and we hope that you will be able to take advantage of them. Please pass these on to your friends also as we’d love to have a lot of attendees!! Most of the programs are free, but we always appreciate donations. For more information, call 724-478-2899 or email apollopahistory@gmail.com.
90th Anniversary of the 1936 St. Patrick’s Day Flood Tuesday, March 17 6:30 p.m. We will take an imaginary walk through the streets of Apollo and see the disaster of the flood waters upon Apollo. We will also show a movie that was taken during the days following the flood.
The Long Story of the Long Brothers Sunday April 26 2:00 p.m. Mark your calendar for a visit with the Long Brothers during the Civil War. This family of brothers answered Abraham’s Lincoln’s call and enlisted together in Company C, 139th PA Infantry Regiment in 1862 during the Civil War. This is a fascinating family story of love and tragedy presented by Matt Hankinson.
Nellie Bly’s Birthday Party Saturday, May 2 1:30 p.m. Nancy Johnson of Pittsburgh’s Walk of Fame will be our guest speaker. She will tell us about the Walk of Fame and the criteria for being on it as well as the first recipients of the honor, including Apollo’s very own Nellie Bly! Nellie, aka Elizabeth Cochrane, lived in Apollo from age 5 to 16. Her birthday is May 5 so we will celebrate with cake following the program. The program is open to the public and free, although donations are always welcomed.
General Samuel M. Jackson Mausoleum Dedication Saturday, May 30 Time to be determined. During this past year a lot of work has been done on General Jackson’s original resting place. It’s over the hill from the Civil War Monument so is not very well known, but is a fascinating piece of Apollo’s history.
Apollo Antique Appraisal Day Saturday, September 12 9:00 to 12:00. Come out with your antiques and find out their value. $5 per item with a limit of 3 items. We will have baked goods and hot dogs for sale also. Plus you can tour our museum while you wait.
Programs we are working on:
Night at the Museum
Apollo Cemetery Tour
Civil War Day potentially August 8
If you know of someone who has an interesting tale to tell, please let us know as we are always on the lookout for presenters!
Our Monthly Meetings are open to the public and are held on the first Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the WCTU Building on 317 N. 2nd Street in Apollo.
Our WCTU Building/Museum is closed for the season but will open again on Saturday, April 4th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Both the Museum and the Drake Log Cabin are always open for appointments by calling 724-478-2899 or email apollopahistory@gmail.com. Stop by for a visit!
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