Thomas Weinheimer
Monday, September 8th 6:30 pm Warriors Mark Grange
Thomas served in the Army for 22 years and retired in 2016. After working as a Park Ranger at Shenandoah National Park, he and Susan were drawn into the Warriors Mark area and its history. Thomas also has a profound interest in early American history with a Master’s degree in American Revolution and certification in underwater Archaeology.
Warriors Mark and its surrounding areas have so many questions about its history with so few answers. The ground can reveal some of those answers but can also add more questions. Thomas Weinheimer began metal detecting their property about six months ago and he has unearthed so much history confirming dates from 1731 to the early 1900’s. Thomas has conducted detailed research on these items and will provide his theories about the items, how those items arrived to Warriors Mark and how the surrounding area grew during each time period.
Monday, October 13th 6:30 pm Warriors Mark Grange Andy Smith
Andy is a Tyrone native who has a passion for local history. He serves as the vice president of the Tyrone Historical Society and enjoys sharing his wealth of history knowledge with numerous community groups. His love of railroading history brings him to Warriors Mark to speak to our Historical Society. Andy’s topic will be about the railroad in Warriors Mark.
Annual Enrollment Dinner and Election October 13th
5:30 to 6:15 pm Dinner, Chicken and Biscuits, green beans, coleslaw and pie.
Members Free, Nonmembers $5.00 each
6:15 Business meeting and election.
6:30 Guest Speaker
Tuesday, November 11th 6:30 pm Warriors Mark Grange Bob Dollar
Bob is the President of the Tyrone Area Historical Society. Bob is a veteran, having served in the Air Force for over 21 years, the last 9 of which he served as a commissioned officer. In the civilian world, Bob enrolled in the Penn State Nursing program and went on to work in the Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit in Altoona Hospital. Bob retired at the age of 62.
Bob found a thirst for World War 2 history and has been an avid collector of over 350 WW2 books. He has even authored two books himself with one more in the works.
He is very active at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Tyrone and has been working on the Tyrone Borough Council for the past 10 years.
The title of Bob’s speech is “Remember the Veteran.” It takes a little initiative on your part;
Mary Fink, August 12, 2024
Mary “Myers” Fink grew up in the Spruce Creek Valley area on the family farm. She attended Warriors Mark Elementary and Tyrone High Schools. Mary and her sister-in-law researched Spruce Creek Valley History and published “Spruce Creek & Franklinville Memories.”
Aden Wertz III, September 9, 2024
Aden was born and raised in Spruce Creek. His grandfather purchased Indian Cavern in 1928. Aden, his father “Bear” and his grandfather owned the cave until it was sold a few years ago to PA Conservancy. Aden will share stories of his family, the Cavern, and growing up in Spruce Creek. Aden retired 2016 after 32 years as a United Methodist Pastor. He is now doing mission work for a group called NOMADS. Join us as Aden shares his and his family history.
October 14th Samuel E. Hayes Jr. “Sam”
Sam is a 1958 graduate of Tyrone Area High School. Hayes held senior leadership positions in both the legislative and executive branches of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As a lawmaker and legislative leader in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, he served as the majority leader and whip. Subsequently, Hayes served as the secretary of agriculture.
October 14th Annual Enrollment Dinner & Elections
5:30 to 6:15 pm Dinner, Serving chef salad, sloppy jo’s and dessert.
6:15 Business meeting and election.6:30 Guest Speaker
November 11th Sue Eyer Querry
Sue is a lifelong resident of Warriors Mark. Sue grew up on the Eyer Dairy Farm that was on Ridge Road many years ago. The dairy farm bottled Eyer’s Milk.
Trick or Treat – Time and date TBD.
Past Events
Christmas Extravaganza
Warriors Mark Methodist Church
December 9, 2023
10 am – 2 pm
Come & finish your Christmas Shopping while supporting local businesspeople.
Multiple vendors!
Handmade gifts & crafts
Scentsy
Color Street Nails
Farmasi
And MUCH MORE
Santa is coming!
Want to be a vendor? Message Amanda at 814-330-4670 or email AmandaBrownAS@aol.com
Hot foods, and baked goods!
Quarts and bowls of Soups
Ham & Bean, and Vegetable Beef
Sponsored by the Warriors Mark Area Historical Society
**2025 Guest Speakers**
George Lake Recorded on November 11th 2025 George Lake
Andy Smith Recorded on October 13th 2025 Andy Smith
Thomas Weinheimer Recorded on September 8th 2025 Thomas Weinheimer
Lonnie Smith Recorded on May 12th 2025 Lonnie Smith
David Petie Recorded on April 14th 2025 David Petie
**2024 Guest Speakers **
Sue Eyer Querry Recorded on November 11, 2024 Sue Eyer Querry
Samuel E. Hayes Jr. Recorded on October 14, 2024 Samuel E. Hayes Jr.
Aden Wertz III Recorded on September 9, 2024 Aden Wertz III
Mary Fink Recorded on August 12, 2024 Mary Fink
Elmer Nearhoof Recorded on June 10, 2024 Elmer Nearhoof
Wayne Harpster Recorded on May 13, 2024 Wayne Harpster
George Lake Recorded on April 8, 2024 George Lake
*2023 Guest Speaker*
Kenneth M. Healy Jr. Recorded on April 10, 2023 Kenneth M. Healy Jr.
Bobbi Oliver Recorded on May 5, 2023 Bobbi Oliver
Wayne Harpster Recorded on September 11, 2023 Wayne Harpster
Greg Murray Recoded on October 9, 2023 Greg Murray
Pat Voyzey Recorded on November 13, 2023 Pay Voyzey
Pat talked about the telephone companies in Warriors Mark and surrounding areas.
2022 Guest Speakers
Dan Durbin Recorded on May 10, 2022 Dan Durbin
Lee Pressler Recorded on April 11, 2022 Lee Pressler
Charles Jenson Recorded on March 14, 2022 Charles Jenson
2021 Guest Speakers
John Gilliland Recorded on November 8, 2021 John Gilliland
Tim Nowlin Recorded on September 13, 2021 Tim Nowlin
George Biddle Recorded on August 9, 2021 George Biddle
2019 Guest Speakers
Janet Marshall Recorded on July 8, 2019 Janet Marshall
Lorna Barto Recorded on August 12, 2019 Lorna Barto
Skip Steinbeiser Recorded on November 11, 2019 Skip Steinbeiser
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