Connellsville Area Historical Society

02/11/2026

Welcome to Connellsville Back to the 80's Diner ❤️ We can't wait to see you in April next to Nickmans Drug!

02/11/2026

02/09/2026

Only 30 Follows away from 4k! 💕 We Appreciate Everyone's Support!

02/09/2026

02/08/2026

I got over 500 reactions on my posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉

02/07/2026

Connellsville Area Middle School musical director Ben Haines is prepping his musical artists for the school’s upcoming production of “Little Mermaid Jr.”

02/07/2026

B&O 4602 rolls into town. (March 1970)
The PRR/PC Southwest Branch bridge in the background is now gone.. That truss bridge carried an immense volume of coal and coke traffic north to Youngwood Yard peaking in the early teens of the 20th Century.
The B&O 4602 (Pictured Here) is an EMD F7 model locomotive, a common type of diesel-electric freight and passenger engine.
What a time to be alive ❤️

Mike Schafer Photo
March 1970
Andy Benfer Collection

02/06/2026

Posters: 4th - 6th GRADE
1st Place: Kit Witt Hess - 6th Grade
Conn Area Catholic School
Subject: St. Ritas Street Fair
Teacher: Mrs. Schnorr
Text: The festival is across from the church at 116 South 2nd St. Connellsville PA.
It is held mid July and is a 3 day long affair that includes Italian food, and a food eating contest.
There are also raffles, games, live music, drinks, bingo and fireworks. Anyone is welcome to come!

02/05/2026

Posters: 4th - 6th GRADE
2nd Place: Aleeah Richter- 4th Grade
Conn Area Catholic School
Subject: We Don't Know Them All But We Owe Them All 🇺🇲
Teacher: Mrs. Schnorr
Text: Veterans Day facts about Connellsville.

Veterans Day Started in Connellsville with the help of Max. C. Floto, A Local WWI veteran and Connellsville native. Thanks to Mat, every Veteran has a Day of recognition and appreciation that they all Deserve. Without Max's persistent efforts we would not have this important hoilday to thank all of the brave men and women who fought for our freedoom.