Home → Events, Programs, Happenings, Seminars ( June 24, 2026 )
BLOOD DRIVE: Thursday, 12:00pm - 5:00pm at the Browndale Fire Station on Route 247, 620 Marion Street. To make an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or go online to: www.redcrossblood.org. A few walk in appointments are available.
ROAST BEEF SUPPER: Take-out only, pick up Saturday, 4:30pm to 6:00pm at Thompson Christian Church, 586 Main Street. Children 5 and under are free. Please call Marge at 570-442-1208 to reserve a dinner.
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION: Saturday at the Thompson Hose Company, 11:00am - 10:00pm. See Facebook Event Post or call 570-442-1107 for information.
BLOOD DRIVE: Thursday, 1:30pm to 6:30pm at St. Marks Church, New Milford. Call 1-800-Red-Cross for an appointment.
COMMUNITY LUNCHEON: Serving Saturday, 12:00 to 12:45pm at Christ Episcopal Church, 700 Delaware and Dundaff Streets, Forest City. We look forward to reconnecting with our friends and making new ones. Please join us! All are welcome to join in fellowship and share bread together. We welcome and serve all in Christ’s name. Faith, Food, Fun. Join us Sundays at 8:30am for our service. Check us out on Facebook. Handicapped accessible.
The Center for Anti-Slavery Studies (CASS) will conduct a walking tour though Montrose on June 27 at 2:00pm. The tour entitled “Destination Freedom: A Walk in Montrose” will help introduce the participants to the people and places involved with the town’s involvement in the Underground Railroad, Black History and Anti-Slavery Sentiment.
AME Church, Montrose (From the Collection of the Susquehanna County Historical Society)
Anti-Slavery sentiment began early in Susquehanna County and an organized movement against slavery likewise began early. It was initially not well received by the entire community but, over time, the atmosphere changed with heightened knowledge of the horrors of slavery. While mostly unrecorded, enough evidence has been documented as evidence that Montrose and neighboring communities were stops on the Underground Railroad where freedom seekers could find refuge. A number of formerly enslaved persons and their families made Susquehanna County their home and made vital contributions to the county and the nation.
The walk will meet at the Center for Anti-Slavery Studies, 395 Church Street, Montrose. Parking is available behind the Presbyterian Church. For reservations by June 25th, contact the Susquehanna County Historical Society at 570-278-1622. The tour is limited to 20 people
This walk is presented in cooperation with the Waverly Community House and the Endless Mountain Heritage Region.
The Susquehanna County Heritage Trail Committee has organized special events to honor Independence Day on July 4th. The Committee is an ad hoc organization of Historical Societies, Museums and sites in the county, preserves and tells the story of the people and land of Susquehanna County. The Committee is proud to have been chosen as this year’s Grand Marshalls of the Montrose Fourth of July Parade. The Heritage Trail is comprised of American Legion Post #357 Museum, Brooklyn Historical Society, Center for Anti-Slavery Studies, Clifford Historical Society, Dennis Farm Charitable Trust, Forest City Area Historical Society, Friends of Salt Springs State Park, Harford Congregational Church, Harford Historical Society, Lathrop Historical Society, Old Mill Village, Priesthood Restoration Site, Rail-Trail Council of Northeastern PA, Richmond Hill School, Russell Clapper Model Train Display, Susquehanna County Historical Society, United Fire Company Museum and supporters: Susquehanna County Promotion and Tourism Agency, Susquehanna Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, 15th Masonic District.
At noon on the Fourth, the Susquehanna County Heritage Trail Committee plans to join with its neighbors in the county in remembering the signing of the Declaration of Independence in one united moment. At noon, all county residents are asked to ring a bell for one minute to truly “let freedom ring.” Individuals, churches, fire companies and others are encouraged to participate as well. The Liberty Bell and other bells were probably rung in Philadelphia when the Declaration was first read on July 8, 1776.
Also on the Fourth, the Committee plans a reading of the Declaration on the steps of the Susquehanna County Historical Society in Montrose at 2:00pm. Readers will represent Susquehanna County residents from many backgrounds and walks of life as representations of this country’s rich heritage. Those reading are: Vince Hawley, Older generation; Carol Patrick, Daughters of the American Revolution; Dave Palmer, USAF Veteran; Judge Jason Legg, Judicial; Steve Hinds, Patriot Descendant; Janice Gavern, Woman Veteran; Lonnie Moore, Descendant of African American Patriot; Chase Poplawski and Danny Pompey, Children; Brian Lione, Cultural Heritage Manager; Hillory Schenker, Educator; W. Scott Muller, Harford-Warren Masonic Lodge No. 445; Bonne Yuscavage, Susquehanna County Historical Society.
The public is encouraged to attend and participate in these events celebrating our nations’ Independence.
We have the great pleasure of having the Old Time Fiddlers perform at the Thompson Christian Church, on the corner of Main and Jackson Avenue in Thompson, on July 10 at 7:30pm.
This year the Old Time Fiddlers will be celebrating 46 years of playing traditional music, a mixture of bluegrass, Irish, Scottish and Texas swing. Their instruments consist of fiddle, mandolin and banjo. There is usually a folk song or two sung also.
All are welcome to join us for a toe-tapping hand, clapping evening. Donation at the door.
The annual Montrose July 4th Celebration will be presented and hosted by the local Kiwanis and Lions Community Service Clubs. 2026 will mark the 49th consecutive year that the two clubs have presented this festive event. This will be a very special year as we honor and commemorate the 250th Anniversary of America’s Independence. In recognition of this special event, the theme for this year has been designated as “America 250 – Moments In History”.
One of the highlights of the day will be the Patriotic Parade, which will step off at 11:00am beginning at the start of Grow Avenue and will include special honorees, marching units, bands, classic and antique vehicles, floats and other forms of entertaining units.
A special place of honor will be reserved at the front of the parade for those “Hometown Heroes” who have served our community and nation in the Military or as an Emergency Services or Fire Fighter Volunteer. Because of their dedication to serving others, we Americans are able to live and thrive in the “Land of the Free, and the Home of the Brave”.
In order to be a part of this aspect of the parade, all you need to do is show up at the starting point on Saturday, July 4th. You may walk or choose some form of transportation that you will provide. The Parade Committee welcomes any vehicle that can transport our important ‘guests’.
Additional honorees include the “Grand Marshals”, Susquehanna County Heritage Trails and the “Honorary Grand Marshals”, Pennsylvania State Champion Student/Athletes.
As a reminder, for all other parade participants, all entries must pre-register no later than Friday, June 26, 2026. You will not be allowed to participate in the parade if you do not pre-register! Pre-register at: www.montrosepajuly4th.com.
The total number of parade participants may need to be limited in order to control the total time for the entire parade. The Parade Committee will be solely responsible for determining the applications of all Registrants and will notify any participant if their unit will not be able to be in the parade.
A special feature of this year’s parade will be the appearance of the Montrose Marching Unit Alumni Band. They received a special invite to travel to Philadelphia on Friday, July 3rd, to participate in the national “Salute to Independence” parade. The Alumni Band will be returning to Montrose on that same day so that they can march and be featured in the Saturday, Montrose July 4th Celebration Patriotic Parade.
Additional Information: General Info – www.montrosepajuly4th.com; Facebook – Montrose, PA July 4th Events.
Administration: Committee Chair – Ed DeWitt, 570-767-4577, fasteddie1941@twc.com; Admin. Associate – Meghan Butler, 607-242-4211, klr4th@gmail.com.
Event(s) Schedule and Contacts: 8:00am- 3:00pm – Arts & Crafts “On-the-Green” – Meghan Butler, 607-242-4211, klr4th@gmail.com; 8:00am – Montrose 4th of July 5K/10K – Court House Front – Matt Nebzydoski, 570-533-1281, manebzy@yahoo.com; Race Sign-Up, www.montrosepajuly4th.com; 10:00am – Chicken BBQ – Fire Hall *** Food Trucks – Lake Ave.; 11:00am – Patriotic Parade – Grow Ave., Church St., Public Ave. – Greg Myer, 570-533-1500, greg@bartronmyer.com; Parade Sign-Up, www.montrosepajuly4th.com; DUSK – Fireworks – Montrose High School.