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Homecoming, Past and Present (2018)

Homecoming, Past and Present (2018)

Posted on October 4, 2018October 4, 2018 by Fairview Area Historical Society
Homecoming in high school is a big event and this year was no different.  The Homecoming game was on September 21st against North East and the queen, typically a senior girl, was Riley Glover.&nb... Read More
World War I Anniversaries

World War I Anniversaries

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Fairview Area Historical Society
One hundred years ago this very day, September 26, 1918, 1.2 million U.S. and French solders under the command of General John S. Pershing, launched the largest battle in U.S. history (much larger tha... Read More
Our "New" Square Grand

Our “New” Square Grand

Posted on September 24, 2018October 17, 2018 by Fairview Area Historical Society
Late this summer we exchanged an old square grand piano for another old square grand piano.  Why in the world would we do that?  The first one was perfectly lovely.  And we had displaye... Read More
A Moment in History: 9-11

A Moment in History: 9-11

Posted on September 11, 2018September 11, 2018 by Fairview Area Historical Society
Looking back, moments emerge in the history of the United States that set us on a new path.  Most often that moment has to do with violence or war.  Assassinations, certainly changed our cou... Read More
Another Anniversary - WW1 Armistice

Another Anniversary – WW1 Armistice

Posted on September 7, 2018September 7, 2018 by Fairview Area Historical Society
This year in November marks another anniversary.  It’s been 100 years since the Armistice was signed ending World War I.  One day this summer while several folks were at the Sturgeon H... Read More
1968 Centennial - Final Report

1968 Centennial – Final Report

Posted on August 31, 2018August 31, 2018 by Fairview Area Historical Society
The Steering Committee for the Fairview Borough Centennial Celebration had quite a week.  Everyone was satisfied – everyone! – that this had been a celebration to be proud of. &n... Read More
The Day After the Centennial

The Day After the Centennial

Posted on August 26, 2018August 26, 2018 by Fairview Area Historical Society
The day after the final festivities was a let-down, although some folks were still infused with the fun and emotion of the previous several days.  This was certainly the way it was after the nati... Read More
Saturday's Centennial Events

Saturday’s Centennial Events

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Fairview Area Historical Society
It’s Saturday,August 24, 1968.  The day is sunny and warm.  It’s the last day of the BIG event in Fairview, the celebration of 100 years of existence as a borough.  On this ... Read More
Centennial Friday

Centennial Friday

Posted on August 24, 2018August 24, 2018 by Fairview Area Historical Society
On Friday, August 23, 1968 of Fairview’s Centennial Festival the first event of the day was a pet show, beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the Fairview Elementary School.  The Republican Women spon... Read More
Centennial Celebration Resumes

Centennial Celebration Resumes

Posted on August 23, 2018August 23, 2018 by Fairview Area Historical Society
On the fourth Thursday, 50 years ago, the fabulous centennial activities resumed, after the previous weekend’s selection of queen and a ball in her honor.   The queen, Gail Loper, was ... Read More
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