Make A Financial Contribution

Your financial generosity today guarantees the education of future history buffs like you!

The Sharon Historical Society was founded as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization in 2013. A dedicated group of local history aficionados banded together to promote and preserve our history while educating the public. Any amount may be donated as we appreciate even the smallest amounts.

Consider becoming a Member of the Historical Society here.

Our Mission as the Sharon Historical Society is to:

Promote

We believe that citizens and visitors of our beautiful city should have access to the cultural and historical significance of Sharon, Pennsylvania, and the city’s role locally, regionally, and nationally. We advocate for the city’s history and its preservation as a catalyst for revitalization and tourism efforts.

Preserve

We encourage anyone to donate photographs, documents, artifacts, and stories as it enhances the overall context of Sharon, Pennsylvania in our region and country’s history. We also work to ensure the preservation of the city’s historic building inventory of commercial, industrial, ecclesiastical, and residential structures that represent architectural styles from the 1850s through modern times.

Educate

We share the history of our city with students, visitors, groups, and others through our eyewitness accounts and in-depth research showcased in our events, lectures, and famous History Walks. Often these educational efforts are free because it is our goal that anyone interested in local history have the opportunity to explore it.

  • Shape the next chapter of the Shenango Valley’s story. Your contribution provides the vital momentum needed to bring this vision to life. Whether you choose to give securely online, by cash, or by check, your support secures our shared heritage.

  • Many organizations will double or even triple the reach of your contribution through corporate matching programs. We encourage you to consult your HR department to maximize the power of your investment in the Sharon Historical Society and the Wallis Mansion History Center.

  • Ensure your story is told for generations to come. By including the Sharon Historical Society in your estate plans—through bequests, charitable trusts, or other planned giving vehicles—you create a permanent bridge between the past and the future. These investments offer significant tax advantages while establishing a profound, enduring legacy.

  • To discuss how you can play a pivotal role in the future of the Sharon Historical Society and the Wallis Mansion History Center, please contact Taylor Galaska, Board President, at taylorgalaska@gmail.com.

 

Why Make a Donation?

When you donate to the Sharon Historical Society, you help us continue to fulfill our mission of promotion, preservation, and education about Sharon, Pennsylvania’s rich heritage. Your financial support helps us keep our events free and allows us to broaden our offerings.

What Are Our Goals?

  • Develop an online archive

  • Conduct lectures, tours, History Walks, and other interactive and insightful educational programs

  • Promote marking and care of historical sites and buildings

  • Acquire and preserve documents, records, artifacts, and other relevant materials

  • Publish papers, articles, and other media on events and notable people

  • Provide a place for citizens and visitors to share memories and learn about local history