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General John Burrows Historical Society

Name: General John Burrows Historical Society
Address: 19 Loyalsock Avenue, Montoursville, PA, 17754, US
Telephone: +15703687455

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General John Burrows Society is dedicated to preserving local history in the Montoursville area.

08/25/2026

A few weeks ago at our annual picnic, the General John Burrows Historical Society had the privilege of honoring two very special people from Montoursville.

First, we honored the life of Maynard Bogart, an integral part of the GJBHS for many, many years. Maynard served as a board member for numerous years before servings as President from 2008–2022. He dedicated countless hours and Tuesday afternoons for the success of our museum.

So much of what visitors see today exists because of Maynard’s hard work. From helping renovate the museum, setting up displays of artifacts, managing finances, and making sure we are positioned for a strong future, Maynard gave his time, talents, and heart to this organization. We are incredibly grateful for everything he did for the GJBHS.

We were also thrilled to present this year’s GJBHS Annual Scholarship to Emma Hollenbach!

Emma was selected by our Board of Directors as this year’s scholarship recipient for her winning essay on why knowing and preserving Montoursville’s history is important. Her thoughtful words demonstrated a wonderful appreciation for the community and its past.

Emma currently works at The Meadows while taking a gap year to explore her interests, consider her future plans, and prepare for the next chapter of her education and career.

Congratulations, Emma! We are proud to support you as you take this time to discover what comes next. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

08/21/2026

🇺🇸America 250 Trivia Night Recap! 🇺🇸

What a night! We had about 8 teams join us for a night filled with fun, knowledge, food, and plenty of laughs—and we had an absolute blast!

A special shout-out to our winners:

🥇 Montoursville 4 Life — They absolutely crushed it, including a perfect score in the US Landmarks round! 👏

🥈 Sherlock Homies — A team of five —and half half of them are smart Montoursville Area School District students who definitely showed off their skills! 📚

🥉 The Dynamic Duo — Two smart brains, one impressive score, and a whole lot of laughs all night long! 😂

We have officially discovered that the GJBHS loves hosting trivia at Trifecta! Another game is already being brainstormed…

Now we just have to convince President Mark to let us do it again this year. Apparently, he insists he only hosts two trivia nights a year. We think he may need to reconsider that policy. 😉

Thank you to everyone who came out and made America 250 Trivia such a fun night! Stay tuned… there may be another battle of the brains coming soon!

08/19/2026

Do you have your team ready?

It’s almost time for another GJBHS trivia night at Trifecta! These trivia nights are some of our favorite things that we do at the museum.

Come early to grab a table, get some great drinks and food, and show off your American History skills. Categories for tomorrow are US Presidents, US States, US Landmarks, and US History.

Have fun with us—and we have some pretty great USA themed prizes for teams placing in the top three!

08/16/2026

🌧️ Rainy Sunday? Perfect day for a museum visit! 🏛️

The weather may be rainy, so what better time to come explore the museum? We have Tank Baird on hand today sharing his collection of fascinating Native American necklace artifacts, and our special baseball artifacts are on display too! ⚾️

Come out, learn something new, and escape the rain! We’re open today until 4 PM.

We’d love to see you! ❤️

08/15/2026

⚾ Little League Baseball Is Coming to Williamsport!

The excitement is about to begin! With Little League World Series starting in Lycoming County next week, we’re celebrating our own local connection to this beloved tradition. ❤️⚾

Our community has been part of the Little League story for generations, and we’re proud to share a little piece of that history!

Join us this Sunday, from 2–4 PM for a special baseball open house at the museum.

📍 John Burrows Historical Society Museum
🗓️ Sunday, August 16
⏰ 2–4 PM

⚾ Little League in Williamsport. Montoursville history. One great local connection!

08/11/2026

🇺🇸⚾ UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE JOHN BURROWS HISTORICAL SOCIETY! ⚾🇺🇸

We’ve got some exciting things happening at the museum, and we’d love to see you!

⚾ SPECIAL OPEN HOUSE — THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 | 2–4 PM

We were closed last Sunday for our annual membership picnic, so we’re making it up to you with a special Sunday open house!

With the Little League World Series in full swing, we’re welcoming all baseball and Little League fans to the museum! ⚾🏆

We’ll have a special Little League display featuring some of Montoursville’s own baseball history.

👉 Montoursville has a rich Little League history! Come check out the display and learn more about our community’s connection to Little League!

🇺🇸 AMERICA 250 TRIVIA — August 20 at 6:00pm!

Join us at Trifecta for a fun night of American history trivia as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary!

Gather your family and friends and put your knowledge to the test! We’ll have four categories:

🇺🇸 U.S. Presidents
🗺️ U.S. States
🏛️ American Landmarks
📚 American History

🏆 Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams!

Whether you’re a history buff or just looking for a fun night out with family and friends, come join us!

Two great events. Plenty of history. And lots of fun!

We hope to see you at the museum this Sunday and at Trifecta next week! 🇺🇸⚾

08/07/2026

🌞 Join Us for the annual John Burrows Historical Society Annual MEMBER Picnic! 🌞

We hope our members will join us on Sunday, August 9, for an evening of food, fellowship, and celebration!

🕔 5:00 p.m. – Gather and socialize
🍴 5:30 p.m. – Dinner begins

The GJBHS will provide the meat and water—please bring a favorite side dish or dessert to share!

We’ll be celebrating another wonderful summer together and recognizing some very special people, including:

🌺 Thanking the Montoursville Garden Club for their long hours making our building grounds beautiful.

🌿 The dedication of a small memorial garden honoring our longtime past president, Maynard Bogart, whose years of service and dedication helped shape our society.

🎓 The presentation of our annual scholarship to this year’s essay contest winner, Emma. We look forward to recognizing her achievement and awarding her scholarship during the evening.

We can’t wait to spend the evening with our members and friends. See you Sunday!

07/29/2026

Can you remember your high school history or civics classes? 🇺🇸 Now’s your chance to put that knowledge to the test!

Join us for America 250 Trivia Night on Thursday, August 20 at 6:00 p.m. at Trifecta on Broad Street in Montoursville for an evening of fun, friendly competition, and plenty of patriotic trivia.

Enjoy great food, themed drinks, and four exciting rounds of questions celebrating America’s history. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams, so gather your friends and see if you have what it takes to come out on top!

We can’t wait to see you there!

07/17/2026

Today, we pause to remember the 21 members of our Montoursville community who lost their lives on TWA Flight 800 thirty years ago. Though three decades have passed, they are never forgotten. Their lives, their stories, and the love they shared with their families and friends remain forever woven into the fabric of our community.

Please join us tomorrow, Saturday July 18, at the General John Burrows Historical Society Museum as we gather to honor their memory.

🕊 30th Anniversary Memorial Service
📍 General John Burrows Historical Society Museum
🕑 2:00 p.m.

🏛 Museum Open House
🕛 12:00–4:00 p.m.

Chairs under a tent will be available for the memorial service, but as we are unsure of the size of the crowd, you may wish to bring your own lawn chair to ensure you have a seat.

We are keeping a close eye on the weather and are hoping for clear skies—and perhaps even a rainbow—as we come together to remember and honor the Montoursville 21.

May we never forget.

07/15/2026

Julie, Charlene, and Donna partnered with the James V. Brown Library’s Summer Reading Program for Toy Story, where Donna and Charlene shared the history of children’s toys and how they have changed over the years.

After the presentation, each child created their very own whirligig using simple materials that could be found at home—cardboard, yarn, and colored pencils. It was great to see everyone having fun while discovering how children entertained themselves long before electronic toys!

A special thank you to Libby, Julie’s daughter, for cutting out all of the cardboard circles ahead of time and helping the children assemble and use their whirligigs.

Thank you to the James V. Brown Library for inviting us to be part of this year’s Summer Reading Program. Ideas are already floating around for the next program-We always enjoy sharing local history with the next generation!

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19 Loyalsock Avenue
Montoursville, PA
17754

Opening Hours

12pm - 2pm

Telephone

+15703687455

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