Dunbar Historical Society
History, Art, Heritage
Dunbar's Military Heritage
Troop Banners Program
Serving in the military has always been important to many of Dunbar's families.
Dunbar's military heritage is no more evident than it is in it's participation in the Troop Banner's Program.
For more information about the Troop Banners project
To download a banner purchase form
Please contact Terry Golden first at 724-277-8554 to make sure banners are still available.
Hughes Post 146 early meeting location
Veterans' Organizations
One of the first veterans' organizations in Dunbar was the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) a fraternal organization and political advocacy group for Union veterans of the American Civil War, founded in 1866.
The Duncan Post of the GAR was organized in Dunbar in 1880. The last member, Louis Smitley passed away in 1934 at the age of 86.
The American Legion, another veterans' advocacy organization has been a part of Dunbar's heritage since 1924. Hughes Post 146 is the only remaining veterans' organization in Dunbar.
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 7880 was short-lived having been organized in 1949 and disbanding in the early 1950s.
Dunbar's Veterans' Memorial
The construction of an honor roll for Dunbar was first suggested after a civilian defense meeting in 1942 and as a result, the Victory Park Association was formed. The site of the former Fairview School along Woodvale Street was chosen as the location for the Honor Roll. Both Dunbar Township and Dunbar Borough School District gave a share of the property and the deed only cost $1. Work began in June of 1943 with various community businesses donating the construction materials. Most of the labor was completed by volunteers, with George Hostetler, Jack Hughes, and John Azariah Lehman completing much of the masonry work. The dedication for the Honor Roll and Victory Park took place October 29, 1944.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Office Phone: 724-277-8800
Email: dhs@zoominternet.net
Secretary's Email: myers@zoominternet.net
Secretary's Phone: 724-277-8448
Address: 42 Bridge St., Dunbar, PA 15431
Business Hours:
Friday 10 am to 2 pm
Saturday 10 am to 12 noon
Other Times - Please contact us for an appointment