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West Hanover Township Historical Society
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OFFICERS Co-Presidents: Serving through 2007: Jean Creznic |
About
the West Hanover Township Historical Society
The West Hanover Township Historical Society was formed and incorporated in March, 1986 as an outgrowth of the 1985 township bicentennial celebration. Its purpose is to foster a sense of community and share information about West Hanover Township history, as well as knowledge of Dauphin County and Pennsylvania history. Membership is open to everyone interested in West Hanover Township history.The Society’s logo shows the log cabin in Fairville Park. The cabin was erected by volunteers in celebration of the nation’s bicentennial in 1976 and is a replica of an early settler’s homestead. The Society has an archive of historical books, records, and other memorabilia stored in the society’s file cabinet at the municipal building. Museum committee members maintain a rotating exhibit in the lobby of the West Hanover Township Municipal Building. The display case was given to the society by Cindy Smith in 1992. It was originally used as a penny candy case at the Mumma Store in Fishing Creek and dates from the late 19th century. The cabinet’s base was built and donated by Campbell Cabinets in 1997.
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NEWS
and INFORMATION TIME CAPSULE PROJECT As part of the Township’s summer festival in 2000, Historical Society members placed a time capsule in the Sandy Hollow Cemetery. It contains items and records relating to township history and life up to and including the year 2000. Members plan for it to be opened at a centennial celebration in 2100.
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MEETINGS
and TIMES The Historical Society meets in January, April, July and October at various locations. There are programs offered at each meeting that involve the history of the township and the immediate area. These programs are very interesting and informative and open to the public. Join the
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ON-GOING PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES: Publications: Historical Society publications available at the municipal building: All in One: Remembering Our One-Room Schools, Compiled and authored by Marcella Thorp Emerick, $8. The Old Days and Ways: Two Centuries in West Hanover Township (1785-1985), compiled and authored by Marcella T. Emerick and Thomas Felsburg, $15. Cemetery Upkeep: Historical Society volunteers maintain the Sandy Hollow Cemetery, located in the 7400 block of Old Jonestown Road. It was deeded to the society in 1988 by the Lutheran Synod. Other historic cemeteries located in the township are: the Keefer Cemetery, Hanoverdale; the Runkle Cemetery, Fairville Rd.; the Mumma Cemetery, Rt. 443; the Baumgardner Cemetery, Piketown Rd.; the Umberger Cemetery, Miller Farm on Rt. 443. Christmas Caroling Event: The society sponsors a township Carol Sing on the first Sunday in December. This festive event includes a bonfire, traditional Yule Log ceremony, holiday treats and, very possibly, a visit from Santa Claus. TIME CAPSULE
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