Always more than just a mill town, Donora was a dynamic and diverse community: 22 churches and a synagogue, numerous ethnic social, political and beneficial associations, dozens of social clubs and fraternal organizations, sports teams, bands and an orchestra. The education system, always a priority and point of community pride, produced doctors, lawyers, scientists, engineers, businesspeople, entrepreneurs, politicians, college presidents, journalists, teachers, entertainers, sports celebrities and more.
Donora tells the story of industrial America: immigration, hard work, sacrifice and a devotion to faith, family, education and country.
Donora has a rich history, and the Donora Historical Society has been preserving that history since 1946. Please learn more about our history while visiting this website or stop by our museum to see our vast collection of artifacts related to our town -- next to yours the best town in the USA!