About the Mt. Zion Historical Society

The Mt. Historical Society is a non-profit corporation founded in 1999 for recognizing and preserving the history and pioneer heritage of the Bennett’s Valley area. The Society is managed by a board of directors composed of a group of non-paid volunteers supported by local citizens together with many local organizations that includes but is not limited to The Valley Legion Post #978, The Elk County Vietnam Veterans of America, Boy Scouts of America, and local churches.

Executive Board Members

Erin Burke

President

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James Burke

Vice President

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Rita Fenice

Secretary

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Paulette DeCoursey Burke

Treasurer

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Larry Wheeler



Bernie Rearick



Rose Dunmire



Richard Masson



Society Meetings

The Mt. Zion Historical Society meets the third Tuesday of each month, except for December, in the basement of the Wesleyan Church in Weedville at 7:00 PM. The general public is invited to attend and encouraged to participate in the meeting. Should you desire e-mail notification of meetings e-mail jburke@mtzionhistoricalsociety.org with your request and you will be placed on the list.

2011 Pennsylvania American Legion Award

Recipient of the 2011 Pennsylvania American Legion Award

To the Mt. Zion Historical Society’s for outstanding

accomplishments in developing and maintaining a Veteran’s

List. This list may be view on web-site together with many

Photograph’s of local veterans.

Department of Defense's Seven Seals Award

The highest award presented by the DoD’s ESGR for outstanding support, commitment, and extreme patriotism to the US Military and the seven seals representing the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, Air National Guard, and Army National Guard

Associate Member