Box 451
East Brady, PA. 16028

updated 5/20/2005

 

 

The Brady’s Bend Historical Society , a non-profit organization, was founded in 1979 to provide community service regarding historical preservation and research. The area was once a major industrial center, much more densely populated than at present time. Literally thousands of people came to the area seeking work during a relatively short time in the last half of the nineteenth century. They left behind a wealth of family histories, memorabilia and customs from many parts of Europe. The Society has collected oral histories, compiled cemetery records, and acts as a clearinghouse for those seeking information about their ancestors’ past lives in our area

 

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

 

May 18, 7:30 PM: Regular meeting, at St Stephen’s Old Stone Church. Bring an old photo or other picture item to show (example!!).

June 15 6:30 PM: Regular meeting - NOTE CHANGE IN TIME. We will car pool to St Patrick’s Cemetery and Log Church, Sugarcreek Twp, for the program. This is their anniversary year, and the cemetery has been spiffed up for the occasion. Wear sensible shoes and bring your insect repellent and camera!

July 20 7:30 PM: Regular meeting, at St Stephen’s Old Stone Church. Civil War history is the topic.

July 21, 22, & 23: East Brady’s Riverfest at Graham Field.

August 19, 10 AM - 4 PM: Quilt Show

September 21, 7:30 PM: Regular meeting, at St Stephen’s Old Stone Church. We’re going to have the annual weiner roast after the business meeting, so bring a sweater and a hearty appetite!

 

 

 

 

RECENT EVENTS

 

Results from the Quilt Show on August 5^th

Newsletter for spring 2005

Newsletter for spring 2006

 

 

 

 

PUBLICATIONS

 

The Society has published three books. If These Hills Could Talk is a series of articles about the history of the Bradys Bend area, including oral histories, photographs and items of interest (241 pp, $15.00, plus $3.00 if mailed). At Rest in These Hills is a catalog of 22 small and remotely located cemeteries in Bradys Bend and Perry Townships (56 pp, $7.00 plus $1.50 if mailed). Atop These Hills includes catalogs of the St Eusebius, St Mary’s and Bradys Bend Cemeteries, plus information about the Wattersonville and Old St Patrick’s Church cemeteries. Also included is the journal of John Hay, who dug graves by hand in the Bradys Bend Cemetery for 50 years, plus many photographs of the cemeteries (337 pp, $20.00 plus $5.00 if mailed). Make checks payable to Bradys Bend Historical Society and mail to: Brady’s Bend Historical Society, PO Box 451, East Brady PA 16028

 

If you wish to have a genealogical query published, send $2 with your query to the same address.

 

 

 

HOW TO JOIN

 

 

We publish an annual newsletter and hold regular meetings at 7:30 PM on the third Thursday of each month April through October. Meetings May through October are held at the Society’s headquarters, St Stephen’s Old Stone Church on Route 68 in Bradys Bend Township. The April meeting is announced, but is normally held at the East Brady Public Library. Most meetings begin with a short business session, which is followed by a program of historical interest. . Membership in the Society is $5.00 registration, plus dues of $2.00 per year. A life membership is $40.00, or $35.00 if converting from a regular membership. Membership may be by mail, at any meeting, or at any of our regularly scheduled events.

 

 

 

 

 

CONTACT US

 

Contact the Brady’s Bend Historical Society:

 

Mail: Box 451, East Brady, PA 16028

 

Email: dmcc1018@alltel.net

 

Phone: Debbie McCanna, (724)-526-5693

 

 

 

OFFICERS

 

            President: Deborah McCanna

          Vice President: Barbara Henderson

           Secretary: Veronica Delano

         Treasurer: L Wilson Downing

 

 

 

Thanks for Visiting!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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