The Ross Township Historical Society will have its monthly open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at its museum, located at 258 Anchorage Road in Saylorsburg.

“In a world where the important lessons of the past are forgotten, leaving the future with no foundation to build upon; we have taken on the important work of preserving our community’s history and sharing it with those who will follow in our footsteps,” the society says on its website.

If people can’t make it for a special tour, they can be accommodated by contacting society. Visit www.rosshistoricalsociety.com/ for more information.

Presentation

The society held a French & Indian War presentation in September that included talks, lectures, musket firing demonstrations, war reenactments, food and refreshments.

Some attendees were inspired to become members of the society, and some donated to the society’s museum. Also attending the event was Monroe County Commissioner David Parker.

Martha Rezelli, a Ross Township resident and historical society member, spoke about the presentation at the township supervisors meeting last month.

She said the event was well attended.

“The general consensus was over 200 people,” said Rezelli, who credited the team that put the event together. “It was amazing. The people thought the park was beautiful and fit in with the rural aspect of the township.”

She did raise concerns at the meeting about outreach and awareness, saying that some residents of did not know some places in Ross Township even existed.

Road to 2026

At the French & Indian War event, Parker wanted people informed about the America250PA Road to 2026 challenge.

He asked Rezelli to help raise awareness of the challenge and encouraged her and others to put up signs with a QR code around the county and to pass along details along.

Rezelli also provided details at the supervisors meeting.

Participants can walk, run, bike or wheel at their own pace and must track and submit their progress in miles well into the year 2026. The challenge’s goals are to promote a healthier Pennsylvania and encourage people to explore the outdoor areas of their communities and historical points of interest.

People can register at https://america250pa.org/PPE:_Road_to_2026/. Check out https://america250pa.org/HOME for more details.

Rezelli also suggested awareness to the Monroe County athletic departments, schools and their teams.

According to the website where participants can register for the challenge: “Along the course of the challenge, you can expect to receive America250PA Road to 2026 swag items, such as a swag bag, water bottle, T-shirt and more. The final prize is a 2026 Commemorative Medal!”