About Us
Following the vision and leadership of Kathryn Villoresi, great granddaughter of James and Clara Serfass, our organization came together in the fall of 2016 after we felt the need to have an organized group who would care about our township’s history. Our historical society was intent on celebrating its 200th birthday in 2017 as our first big endeavor for the society. We legally formalized our organization in 2017 and created our by-laws and mission statement.
Our History
Our Mission
The purposes of the Ross Twp. Historical Society of Ross Twp., Monroe County, Pennsylvania are:
To discover, collect and preserve any material which may help to establish or illustrate the history of Ross Township and the surrounding area: to collect published materials, manuscripts, artifacts, objects and related archival items of local historical interest.
To establish and maintain a historical museum and research library.
To promote and encourage historical research about Ross Township.
To disseminate historical information and promote public knowledge about the history of Ross Township by publishing historical materials; holding meetings, discussions and lectures; and organizing and participating in tours.
To identify historic buildings, sites, places and trails of local historical significance.
To endeavor to bring about the preservation of historic buildings, landmarks, sites, monuments and markers.
To cooperate with adjacent townships in the preservation of the historic heritage of the West End.