CAHS to hold annual summer picnic

The Charleroi Area Historical Society’s annual summer picnic will be held July 17 in Riverside Place in the SPHS Center, 303 Chamber Plaza, Charleroi.
This annual picnic also has been called the “Olde Fallowfield Township Reunion Picnic.” Many years ago, Fallowfield Township covered a wider territory than it does today. The hope for this annual picnic is for residents in and around Charleroi who have family ties with those who live or have lived in Fallowfield to gather like it’s “family reunion.”
Other area historical societies also are invited.
Re-enactors Bill and Cara Elder will be the society’s special guests. They will portray George and Martha Washington. The Elders, who moved to Florida after living and teaching in Mt. Pleasant and Connellsville, will be visiting the area.
The picnic meal will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Elders’ re-enactment. As time permits, county commissioners and representatives of other societies will speak.
Reservations are requested by calling the Gaoziou Print Shop/CAHS Inc. headquarters at 724-483-4961. The historical society will provide fried chicken, beverages and tableware. Those who attend are asked to bring a side dish and/or a dessert.