Monongahela Historical Society uses Zoom to make LSA presentation

By ERIC SEIVERLING

eseiverling@yourmvi.com

The Monongahela Area Historical Society may be steeped in history, but the organization took advantage of modern technology in an effort to obtain funds for upcoming renovations to its home, the Longwell House in Monongahela.

On Thursday, the society’s president, Laura Magone, used Zoom to give a virtual presentation to the Washington County Local Share Account committee, which distributes portions of the assessment on licensed gaming facilities in the county to support and enhance community and economic improvements.

The society is asking for approximately $100,000 in LSA grant money.

“I think it went well,” Magone said of her presentation. “This is the first time we’ve done a presentation via Zoom and that was definitely different. In the past, we were before them in person. This was a bit of a different experience. But in the end, we were still able to get our point across.”

Magone said the society is looking to fund the second phase of renovations to its headquarters, the Longwell House at 711 W. Main St., which will include the addition of a handicap-accessible ramp and an entrance to the rear of the building.

“The second phase is an important phase for us,” Magone said. “We’re looking to make the house accessible for the elderly and to those with disabilities. Accessibility is the main component of this grant.”

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