Stories of Montrose
Sharing our enthusiasm for the cultural heritage of Montrose, Pennsylvania!
Dancing to Our Own Tune
By: Vickie Calby∼Montrose CommUNITY Board Member∼ The hall is decorated with balloons and streamers all in Valentine’s Day colors. The tables are dressed in pink, white, and red tablecloths,
A Tale of Two Hangings
By: Douglas Overfield∼MRC Board Member∼ J ackson Pepper, a wealthy Rush township farmer, was brutally murdered in his own barn in the darkness of
The Susquehanna County Library Offers Much to the Public in the Way of Unique Services
By: Doug Overfield∼MRC Board Member∼ T he Susquehanna County Library offers much more than book lending. Services include the use of Ancestry.com for free
A Time of the Horse and Carriage
By: John Eidenier∼MRC Board Member∼ A t the turn of the twentieth century, Montrose, being the County seat of Susquehanna County, brought in many
A Bull Story
By: Vickie Calby∼MRC Board Member∼ L et it be known, before we start, this is a true Bull Story. After an adult beverage one
An Art that Stands the Test of Time with One of Our Most Basic Materials
By: Douglas Overfield∼MRC Board Member∼ D ry-laid fieldstone walls are often considered to be as old as humankind and the technique of building stone
Blueberry Memories: Back to the 80s
By: Vickie Calby∼MRC Board Member∼ T he year is 1980; things are different--very different. Sue Stone is not the administrator of the Susquehanna County Library,
Podcast: Doug Overfield interview with Twyla of From the Heart
By: Doug Overfield∼MRC Board Member∼ I n honor of Third Fridays in Montrose, here is an interview with Twyla of From the Heart, Public
Montrose Theatre Marquee Set for Restoration
T he Montrose Restoration Committee (MRC) is pleased to announce that renovations have begun on the marquee of the historic Montrose Theatre. The theater, a gift to
Meet the MRC Social Media Committee
Our Bloggers
Vickie Calby
Vickie Calby is a lifelong member of the Montrose community; if you don’t count the four years she spent in Tennessee. A lover of books, Vickie was a Sales Rep. for Penguin Group for 15 years. She volunteers as a Board member of the Montrose Restoration Committee as well as serving on the Board of the Chamber of Commerce. She and her husband enjoy entertaining and travel.
Kimberly Davenport
Kimberly Davenport grew up in Montrose, Pennsylvania and is a volunteer for the Montrose Restoration Committee (MRC). She currently teaches English and journalism at Blue Ridge High School, and is the advisor for the school’s online newspaper. Kimberly loves traveling, spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is the editor for “Stories of Montrose.”
John B. Eidenier
John lives in Montrose, PA with his wife Joan. He is a published writer and a prolific painter and photographer. His paintings have received recognition in juried shows. John enjoys tennis and feeding the backyard birds. John holds a BA degree in Philosophy and an MPA degree.
Doug Overfield
Doug is a native of Montrose, PA, graduating from Montrose Area High School and is a local business owner and partner of JDE Salon. He is both a barber-teacher and cosmetologist and is a state board barber evaluator. As a Montrose Restoration Committee board member both Doug and his wife Gail enjoy being active in the local community.
Hillori L. Schenker
Hillori L. Schenker is a newcomer to Montrose and the Montrose Restoration Committee. She has a background in architectural history and degrees in historic preservation and history. Because of the town’s history and heritage, she and her husband fell in love with the town and moved north from the Washington, D.C. Metro Area. Hillori teaches social studies at the Montrose Area School District. In her spare time, she volunteers with the Susquehanna County Historical Society, works on her rehabilitated home, and travels with her husband.
Do you want to know more about Montrose and do your own research? We have found that the Susquehanna County Historical Society has a wealth of information. Visit them online at https://www.susqcohistsoc.org/, or in person, Monday through Thursday, 9 AM to 5 PM, at 18 Monument Street, Montrose, Pennsylvania (next to the Montrose Post Office).