Facility Updates--Maintaining the integrity of the building, while ensuring the safety of its usersWe are so thankful to volunteers from the DARE Model RR Club ,the Girl Scouts, and the Area Council on Aging who support VHS behind the scenes by maintaining our building and grounds. and providing equipment. The Model RR Club repainted the upstairs hallway and installed new ceiling, lights and a smoke detector. The Girl Scout Troops recently held a Valentine's Raffle Fundraiser and raised over $1700 to benefit the Venetia Heritage Society! The Area Council on Aging provided an AED! The VHS continues clean out the interior areas, repaint sections of the building, and to update plumbing and electrical items. A huge thank you to member and Board member Kevin Luster who provided new toilets. The VHS is also in communication with township officials as to building code requirements and future planning for the area of the township where the Community Center is located. The Venetia Heritage Society was honored to receive a large bequest from the McClure Estate. This donation was used to repair the facade of the building. The repairs were done by Escajeda Masonry, LLC . The company did a great job on the brick pointing! We are getting estimates for the replacement of broken windows. The front doors were repainted and new mag locks were installed. Venetia Community Center received new LED Outdoor lighting from LaFace & McGovern Associates in partnership with Lighthouse Electric that installed them! We are deeply appreciative to Harry McGovern for donating these lights and insuring that they were installed a timely fashion The parking lot and area behind the building are now brightly lit and provide a safer environment for those who use the building in the evening. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP and DONATIONS DRIVE IS UNDERWAY!
In addition to various fundraisers, The Venetia Heritage Society depends on the contributions of members and donors to maintain and keep the building in use.
For more information and to donate TODAY, visit our Donations/Membership page. 
100th Anniversary Informative Sign Installed!
The Venetia Heritage Society 's Executive Board member, Bryan Seip, recently had an informative sign installed in back of the Community Center. The sign contains photos and a brief history of the building, formerly the Venetia School. We encourage our visitors to take a look at the sign . Thank you , Bryan, for your time and effort to recognize the history of this 100 year old structure that is still servicing people of all ages to this day. INPeters Township Community Magazine recently featured an article by Nicole Tafe on the Venetia Community Center and its history. Check it out at https://www.incommunitymagazines.com/post/a-century-of-standing-tall 
Former members of the staff attended the 100th Anniversary Celebration! |
DARE Model RR Program is growing in size! The group has received donations of all types of trains and more youngsters are interested in participating in learning more about model trains and the Montour Railroad. The group is gaining recognition in the area and nationwide. THE DARE MODEL RR Club occupies the upstairs rooms. and has received great support and artifacts from the Montour RR Historical Society. Most recently they have shared their trains with the Peters Township Public Library and Kamin Science Center on its Locomotion Day! Interested in joining or supporting this group? Contact leaders Dave Stanton and Bryan Seip. Check out their Facebook page!
Or watch their Peters Township Cable shows here. 
The Venetia Heritage Society is a member of the Peters Township Chamber of Commerce.
Venetia School Bell returns to its home after 36 years in storage!
Peters Township School District Maintenance Crew transported the Venetia Bell from Bower Hill Elementary to the Venetia Community Center in May 2026. The School District saved the bell when the school was closed in 1993. It was rung by former VHS Board Member, Erma Grego at the 1999 Dedication of Bower Hill School.
VHS Board President, Dan Mitchell, proudly displays the Venetia School Bell, cast in 1928. It arrived in time for the 100th Anniversary!
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary with a special commemorative T-Shirt ! Simply click on the shirt order form link below ,print and complete the PDF order form, then send your check and form to Venetia Heritage Society PO BOX 29. Venetia, PA 15367. Shirts can be shipped for $7.00 each or can be picked up at the Center.
shirt_order_form2.pdf he VHS has instituted a self-service food pantry that is located in the back of the school by the parking lot. It is being stocked with non-perishable food items that are within stamped expiration dates only. This mini food pantry is intended to provide food for those who have food insecurity in our community, We are seeking monthly sponsors to help with financial assistance or food donations. Food items can be dropped off at the school outside the dining room downstairs on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month between 11 am and 2pm, Wednesdays from 3-6 pm or Saturdays from 9 am-12 noon. We appreciate your participation and contributions. >The VHS 's goals for the organization and the facility. At its regular Executive Board meetings, the VHS finalized goals through the Strategic Planning Process. Those goals include: *Continue to make repairs and renovate the building * Determine ways in which the building can be repurposed and rooms/spaces be utilized *Improve the financial stability of the Venetia Heritage Society *Raise the visibility and consciousness of the VHS and the VCC in the community *VHS received a Washington County Community Foundation Grant of $10,000 in 2022 . The grant money has been used to hire an accountant, and to purchase equipment and software. This will help with our goal to achieve financial stability. |
The Venetia Community Center is located at 800 Venetia Road Venetia, PA 15367.
Our mailing address is: Venetia Heritage Society, Box 29 , Venetia, PA 15367
Our mailing address is: Venetia Heritage Society, Box 29 , Venetia, PA 15367