Port Jervis Heritage Center

PORT JERVIS HERITAGE CENTER

A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

Preservation & Re-Creation of the Port Jervis Past

Bringing back and highlighting the history of Port Jervis

Sadly we have lost one of our Port Jervis Heritage Center Board of Directors, William E. Schill. Here is the link to the details of the upcoming memorial event we are holding on September 6, 2025.

We have started a Memorial Fund in Bill’s name with all proceeds going toward the advancement and completion of projects that he has desired to see in Port Jervis and the surrounding area. Please consider donating to this fund. We are a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization and you will receive a receipt for any contribution you may make. Thank you!

December 1, 2025

Mt William Holiday Star

Relit for the holiday season

2024 Dec 4 - “While things in planning take sometime to turn to reality…patience prevails.

A thought to return the star on Mount William for the holiday season was on the check list. The star was there many years ago when I was a child and remember it vividly.

Although not finished and up before I left office, the star was built. The issue was getting it up on the frame that was dilapidated as well as getting it and keeping it lit with no electric service.

Let this star guide us through the holiday season and into the New Year with prosperity no matter what we believe. We all deserve at least that.” - Kelly Decker, former PORT JERVIS Mayor.

This seasonal project was funded by the PORT JERVIS Heritage Center with the primary goal of “bringing back and highlighting the history of Port Jervis”. Thanks to Tom’s Auto for making a large financial contribution toward this project. Built by Michael Ward of Ward Lambert Design LX who donated all technical design and build time. The star 7’9” and visible from as far away as I-84 Greenville Mountain with primary focus on downtown PORT JERVIS. Watch for more displays throughout the year.

The Port Jervis Food Trucks & Fireworks Festival is supported by us alongside the City of Port Jervis and Ward Lambert Design to celebrate July 4th in Port Jervis. PJHC provides funding for the entertainment and fireworks portion of this event.

Proud Sponsors of Events in and around Port Jervis, NY

PJHC supports this event alongside the Outdoor Club of Port Jervis and Ward Lambert Design to benefit the the National Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Act Through Music and of course, fund raising for our Port Jervis Heritage Center. For more information about this event visit pjmidnightmadness.com