Mifflin Township Historical Society

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Pittsburgh architect and historian Michael Eversmeyer will be our featured speaker for the May “WYH?” event. For more information, click here.

The Society has a collection of nostalgic photos for sale. You can see the photos and order copies directly from the site by clicking here.

Iconic rock and roll DJ Porky Chedwick will be at the May monthly meeting to talk about his history-making career. For more information click here.

Calendar of Events

:: Wednesday, May 20
Pittsburgh 1900-1945 “Pittsburgh: 1900-1045” author Michael Eversmeyer will be our featured speaker for the Wednesday, May 20 WYH? night at 7 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble Book Store at The Waterfront in Homestead. For more information on event, click here.

:: Monday, May 11
DJ Porky Chedwick was the first white disc jockey to present a racially diverse audience in a major eastern American city a steady diet of what were, in the summer of 1948, called “race records.” The trail he blazed--some 4 years before the more famous Pennsylvania native, Alan Freed, called the music “rock and roll” — was a dual one. His original play list was comprised of old R&B and gospel records that he had collected over the years, making him the world’s first bona fide oldies DJ. Join us May 11 for a peak at his career. For more information on event, click here.

About the
Mifflin Township Historical Society

The Mifflin Township Historical Society relies on contributions from thoughtful members and friends. Private donations to our Society are vital to continue sustaining and preserving our local items of historical significance for generations to come. No matter what the size, all gifts are meaningful and gratefully accepted to guarantee the mission of our Society to preserve your heritage. All monetary gifts are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Keep in mind that you might also give your donation in honor or memory of a person of your choice. The Mifflin Township Historical Society is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) Corporation.

The Mifflin Township Historical Society covers 14 communities which accounts for over 10% of all Allegheny County municipalities, over 50 square miles, has 80,000 residents and is the second largest historical society in Western Pennsylvania after the Western Pa. Historical Society/Senator John Heinz Regional History Center. The present day communities of Baldwin (part), Clairton, Duquesne, Dravosburg, Hays, Homestead, Jefferson Hills, Lincoln Place, Munhall, Pleasant Hills, West Elizabeth, West Homestead, West Mifflin & Whitaker are in this area.