The Society

The Society was organized in 1996 by a group of residents who were interested in researching and documenting the history of Pillow.  The book, “The History of Pillow and the Surrounding Areas” was published in 2002.  The society has continued to flourish with the acquisition of the former Zion Lutheran Church building which now houses the museum. 

The Mission Statement

The Pillow Historical Society’s mission is to promote an understanding and appreciation of the heritage of Pillow and the surrounding areas by collecting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting historical material and properties of the town and it’s residents. 

Membership

Anyone interested in preserving the history of Pillow and/or knowing more about our town is welcome to become a member.  We meet at 12:30PM  on a designated Saturday during the months of February, May, August, and November. Meetings are held at either the Pillow Borough Hall or the Museum.  Reminders are posted at the post office, on our Facebook page, and on our website. We also have an active email list which is used to communicate any society activity. Everyone is welcome to attend the meetings.  If you want to become a member, the annual membership fee is $10, sponsor membership is $25, and lifetime membership is $100.  You can contact any officer or trustee about membership, or email the president at pillowhistoricalsociety@comcast.net.

The Officers

President:  Sandra Lenker Lamenza
Vice President:  Emily Romberger
Secretary/Treasurer:  Kaye Deibler Thoma

The Trustees

• Leona Feger
• Audra Eyster
• Wanda Taylor

Committee Chairmen

Speaker Schedule:   Kaye Thoma
Dog Days of Pillow:  Sandra Lamenza and Emily Romberger
Christmas Wrap:  Kaye Thoma 
Wreaths Across America: Kaye Thoma and Sandra Lamenza
Museum Curator: Sandra Lamenza 
Quilts of Valor:  Emily Romberger

Lifetime Members

Paul Latsha
Paul Troutman
Richard and Barb Troutman
Todd and Melissa Laudenslager
Jill and Tracy Troutman
Harry Tapper
Tedd Keck
Mary Newcomb
Sandra and Vincent Lamenza
Kaye and  Warren Thoma
Mary Phillips Herb4A7B69
Ron and Bonita Erb
Thomas (Doc) Deibler
Melodee Hess Kessler
Sharon Adams Comes
Rodney and Yvonne Romberger
Bill and Bonnie Wetzel
Terry Snyder
Lindsay and Nancy Deppen
Linda and Raymond Enders
Norman Gasboro
​James and Caroline Schade
Larry Fessler
​Charlene Cristy
​Thomas and Amy Bohner
Robin and Don Whiteman
Todd Phillips
​Linda Mercaldo