Rockwood Historical Society

04/11/2026

Opening day was productive - here our President, Kirk Moore takes time to show Liam how to run his new train bought at auction. Both young men were having a great time!

04/10/2026

ONE MORE post for today. If you've passed the burned out house on East Main Street, Somerset, (what a tragedy!) you may not realize that this house has a history. This video was produced 14 years ago by 'yours truely" prior to becoming a RAHGS volunteer.

Edwin Stanton Porter HouseSomerset, PA

04/10/2026

Another beautiful old home in our County seat! The attorneys who own it have it beautifully decorated in its historic style. Shame they don't show the inside too.

A brief documentary describing the history behind the Koontz/Lansberry House in Uptown Somerset, PA. This is part of a series of ten videos that are designed...

04/10/2026

WELCOME!
Today is opening day at the Museum! Noon- 5 PM

04/08/2026

Interesting piece of history!

A brief documentary describing the history behind the Ogle/Scull House and the George Scull House in Uptown Somerset, PA. This is part of a series of ten vid...

03/30/2026

03/16/2026

Who is hungry for pierogies? The ones that Crystal picks up are handmade by the descendants of immigrants to areas in Pittsburg! They are HUGE and filled with tons of good stuff, from sauerkraut to mashed potatoes, and dessert ones like apricot & cream cheese (my favorite), prune, and well read the menu below. They are $14. a dozen, but worth it due to their size. Orders are due by April 7th meeting, and pickup is on Wednesday, April 22nd, at the museum! To order call Crystal at 412-670-9888 or Linda at 814-233-3997.
Cindy Hoover

03/13/2026

Another young visitor today, Maxden, who loved it! He learned a lot too.

03/13/2026

The Rockwood Rockets boys basketball team was on fire during the 1969-'70 season! This photograph appeared in the March 12, 1970, issue of the Meyersdale Republican newspaper after the Rockets captured the District V, Class C, Championship title. Rockwood Coach Bill Lamp is seen accepting a desk set from Robert Platt, District 5 PIAA chairman, as rocket team members (left to right) Ken Schaffer (24), Bob Enos (34), Rick Hostetler and Jim Sembower (20) proudly hold the team trophy.

📸 Meyersdale Public Library | Meyersdale Republican/The New Republic Image Collection | Rockwood/Hyndman basketball game | Bedford, Pa. | March 1970

03/13/2026

Great program!

Three weeks until the first of our Spring History Speaker Series! Jeff Clevenger began French & Indian War period reenacting in 2001. He is a member of Captain William Trent's Company. He and his wife Rebekah will present an overview of George Washington's military career during the French & Indian War leading up to the causes of the American Revolution. He will provide an informative look at the development of him as a leader and Founding Father. Sign up today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezQ8rxWtZzY85lOszMPC16InKcwExjeLTsoCyasri5yulgkQ/viewform