Watsontown Historical Association

Discover, Preserve, and Celebrate Warrior Run Area School District's History with WHA!

Our Welcome 

We welcome you to join the Watsontown Historical Association (WHA) in keeping the rich history of the Warrior Run area alive. The area reaches across three counties: Montour, Northumberland, and Union.  These areas include but are not limited to: Allenwood, Dewart, Exchange, Limestoneville, McEwensville, Turbotville, Washingtonville, Watsontown, Whitehall, and Anthony, Delaware, Gregg, Lewis, and Limestone Townships. Our range also extends to the New Columbia and White Deer areas as we recognize the historic school boundaries.  We are passionate about preserving, protecting, and sharing the stories that make our area unique, ensuring that its heritage remains vibrant for generations to come.

       Turbotville baseball uniform                                              Warrior Run High School display case                                     Watsontown High School band uniform

Our Mission

Our mission is simple: to spark curiosity and enthusiasm for local history while deepening our community’s connection to its roots.  Through educational programs, historical research, and community events, we strive to make history engaging, accessible, and meaningful for everyone.

                                    Having fun with a visiting rabbit!                                                                                                            From age 55 to 90, we enjoy what we do!

New for 2026

This year we w honoring our first responders, the volunteers who give up so much of their time to keep us safe.  In conjunction with the Warrior Run Area Fire Department we will have a very special display of fire fighting items, stories, and pictures from  Turbotville, Watsontown, West Branch, Allenwood, and even Hope Hose fire companies.  The display will be shown from our opening day in April until we close for the winter in December.

Our Future

Looking ahead, we envision creating a community-based research center and historic museum—a welcoming space where people of all ages can come together to explore, learn, and celebrate the Warrior Run area's  past. By safeguarding our area's treasures and honoring its history, we strengthen our shared sense of identity and inspire a lasting appreciation for our heritage.

Our Invitation

Join us in uncovering our story—there’s so much to explore, and we’d love for you to be part of it!

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