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Next Meeting: Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6pm, Mecca Town Hall
The people behind Mecca Township Historical Society
The people behind Mecca Township Historical Society
Founded in 2024 by Dan Gladd, the Mecca Township Historical Society of Ohio was formed for the research, collection, and preservation of historic documents, artifacts, and photos relating to the history of Mecca Township, Trumbull County Ohio, and the Connecticut Western Reserve. We also hold social events for informative and fundraising purposes.
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and monetary
donations are tax deductible.
VP Wanda Tolley, Secretary/Treasurer Savannah Moss,
and President Ashley Armstrong
Membership
Membership
Annual Membership: $10
Lifetime Membership: $250
Students K-12: $5 annually
Dues are to be paid at membership sign-up, and then annually by January 31 of each year, no matter what time of year of the initial sign-up.
To become a member, come to our next meeting, and we will register you! You may also download the form here , fill it out, and mail it with a check made out to "Mecca Township Historical Society" at:
Mecca Township Historical Society, P.O. Box 171, Cortland, OH 44410
Our 2026 Board
Our 2026 Board
President
ASHLEY ARMSTRONG
President
ASHLEY ARMSTRONG
Ashley is a sixth generation Armstrong in Mecca. She has collected Mecca history and traced her lineage since she was a child. Along with being an author and artist, she is an avid historian and researcher. She has volunteered for Find A Grave for 14 years, finding and photographing grave sites, and has helped others trace their genealogy. She also writes a local history blog at www.draftymuseum.com
Vice President
WANDA TOLLEY
Vice President
WANDA TOLLEY
Wanda has lived in Mecca for most of her life, coming here in 1950. Her father, Ray Shafer, was a Mecca Fire Chief. She was part of the last graduating class for Mecca school in 1959. She has served on the historical societies of not only Mecca, but also Bristol, Champion, and Trumbull, and was the president of the Genealogical Society for several years. She is very active in the community, performs charitable work for many organizations and events, and truly cares for her township's people and history.
Secretary/Treasurer
SAVANNAH MOSS
Secretary/Treasurer
SAVANNAH MOSS
Savannah is the Collections and Research Manager for the Trumbull County Historical Society.
Trustees
Trustees
KELLY BRUNSTETTER
GREG CHOPKO
ROGER SHAFER
KELLY BRUNSTETTER
GREG CHOPKO
ROGER SHAFER
Sergeant of Arms
Sergeant of Arms
COURTNEY NELSON
COURTNEY NELSON
The original board consisted of:
President: DAN GLADD
Vice President: TOM DOMES
Secretary/Treasurer: TAMI MORRISON
Director At Large: TARA GLADD
President: DAN GLADD
Vice President: TOM DOMES
Secretary/Treasurer: TAMI MORRISON
Director At Large: TARA GLADD
They put in the hard work that makes the future success of our society possible,
and we are forever grateful to them.
Honorary Lifetime Members
Honorary Lifetime Members
THOMAS KACHUR
THOMAS KACHUR
On July 28, 2024, the Mecca Township Historical Society presented Mr. Thomas Kachur with an Honorary Lifetime Membership in recognition of the research he has done to document and preserve the history of the township.
MARY LETWEN
MARY LETWEN
On July 28, 2024, the Mecca Township Historical Society presented Mrs. Mary Letwen with an Honorary Lifetime Membership in recognition of her lifetime residency in Mecca and in appreciation of the years of involvement and service to the township.
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