WHO WE ARE
The New Brighton Historical Society
Founded in 1967, the mission of the New Brighton Historical Society is to promote and preserve the history of New Brighton, Pennsylvania.
OUR TEAM
2023–2025 Officers
Mike Spratt, President
Carol Ripper, Vice-President
Robin Watson, Secretary
Jane Mihalko, Treasurer
Committees
Finance & Auditing | Frank Ripper, Cheryl Gauvey
Display Case | Donna & Keith Backus, Nancy & John McMillen
Program | Carol Ripper, Chairman
Projects | Nancy McMillen, Odette Lambert, Vi Ruff, Janet Ripper
Publications | Jane Mihalko
Hospitality | Vi Ruff
IT House Project Chairman | Mike Spratt
Fundraising | Mike Spratt, Joan Shanahan, Jane Mihalko, Fran Tunno, Ruby Lemon, Donna Backus, Keith Backus, Vi Ruff, Paula Wagurak
Marketing & Communications | Fran Tunno, Ruby Lemon
JOIN US
The New Brighton Historical Society is always welcoming new members!
RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS
The New Brighton Historical Society has a wealth of resources and information available for you to use in your classroom. Please visit our resources page for more information, or feel free to get in touch.
PAST PRESIDENTS
2019–2021 — Janet Ripper
2016–2019 — Violet Ruff
2014–2016 — Janet Wise
2009–2011 — David Klitz
2009–2011 — Dianne Vukich
2006–2009 — Bryan Fabyanic
2004–2006 — Betty Anderson
2003–2004 — Shirley Sayers
2002–2003 — Joann Andrews
2000–2002 — Shirley Sayers
1999–2000 — Eleanor Ludwig Smolar
1998–1999 — Barbara Pasquale
1997–1998 — Edwin Weeber
1996–1997 — Barbara Pasquale
1995–1996 — Gary Borland
1994–1995 — Odette Lambert
1992–1994 — Alice Plassmeyer
1991–1992 — Phyllis Locke
1990–1991 — Gary Borland
1989–1990 — Augusto Silvano
1988–1989 — Gary Borland
1987–1988 — Peggy Goehring
1981–1986 — Karen Helbling
1980–1981 — Sara Eiler
1979–1980 — Herman Alexander
1976–1979 — W. Stewart McCready
1973–1976 — Dr. Kenneth McPherson
1971–1973 — John Mowry, Sr.
1967–1971 — Dr. A. E. Chadwick