Rockwood Historical Society

09/06/2025

We really appreciate the Trailhead Brewing Company helping to keep Rockwood History alive!

09/03/2025

RAHGS is closed this week (9/3-9/6) but you can catch us at the Jubilee! Our tent is on M. J. Miller's garage lot. See you there!

08/31/2025

You are invited...

08/29/2025

Courtesy of Robert Harah. I did the best I could with it. Looks interesting. Could you tell us more about the people involved?

08/29/2025

Remember the reason...

08/24/2025

Please support this effort to raise money for a great cause!

08/22/2025

Last Friday we welcomed Brian Harris of Burks County, Pennsylvania. Brian traveled to our Meyersdale Public Library's Pennsylvania Room to make a closer connection to his Civil War ancestor, Francis May.

Born June 5, 1830, in Somerset County, Francis would lose his right arm below the elbow due to a gunshot wound received March 31, 1865, near Hatcher's Run, Virginia. The local soldier's arm was amputated in the field on the day of battle. Discharged from the Union Army on June 28, 1865, at Pittsburgh, Francis returned to Somerset County, where he passed away on the 24th of April, 1892. He was laid to rest near his Upper Turkeyfoot Township home, in Mt. Zion United Brethren Cemetery.

While at our library, Brian had the opportunity to view the application Francis himself signed in 1884 to become a member of Ursina's Ross Rush Post 361, Grand Army of the Republic, chapter. The Ross Rush Post 361 GAR Collection is on permanent loan to our library courtesy Mt. Union Church Camp #502, Sons of Union Veterans, and its Auxiliary. Displayed on Brian's phone is an image of Francis.

Thank you for visiting, Brian! We are happy we could help you dig deeper into your family's roots.

08/20/2025

Can't wait to hear this program, Mr. Younkin!

We invite you to join us Wednesday, September 10th, when Garrett native Stuart Younkin will deliver an informative presentation on the early history of his hometown beginning at 6:30 p.m. at our Meyersdale Public Library. Don’t miss it - when it comes to Garrett, Stu knows his stuff!

08/11/2025

08/08/2025

An interesting map of Mineral Point and New Centerville. Donated by Barry & Gerry Thomas. Thank you!

08/06/2025

We had an excellent program for last night's Annual Picnic! This group is seriously an asset to our community! Jeff surely knows his George Washington history. Thank you, Hexie cousins! And the food was really good too!

Re-enactors are (L-R) Lindsey Faidley, Rebecca Clevenger, Jeff Clevenger, and James Faidley.