The two programs below can be located under video archives on the left ((just click on Video Archives) and will remain on the site for all to view and can also be found on YouTube The October 2020 program: "Where the Church Spires Rise to Meet the Blue of the Sky' By: Trent Yerk The January 2021 program: Heritage House and Barn Tour Watch for our upcoming video: Hidden in Belgium during the Holocaust and Barns of West Rockhill We are back meeting in person. Please watch for changes to venue. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
February 1 “Abraham Lincoln’s visit to Gettysburg and the Gettysburg Address”. By: Mike Jesberger Ridge Valley School House located on the corner of Ridge Valley Road and Allentown Road _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ March 13 Mr. Bomboy will discuss his book on the history of Bucks County ‘s covered bridges. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ April 10 Richland Library Guided Tour __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ May 8 “The Philadelphia Motor Speedway – Warminster: An Unrealized Dream”. Early in the 20th century, automobile enthusiasts planned to bring “big time” auto racing to Warminster. The vision was to create a speedway that would rival the famous Indianapolis Speedway. An elaborate plan was developed, funding was secured, and actual construction started. However, it was never completed. Imagine what Eastern Montgomery County would have evolved to be if a successful speedway would have become an economic centerpiece. The tale of the rise and fall of this dream will be shared. By: Jim Rubillo __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ June 12 “Amiable Scoundrel: Simon Cameron, Lincoln’s Scandalous Secretary of War”. Learn about the strong regional connection as Cameron was a life-long Pennsylvanian who lived for a time in Doylestown. BY: Paul Kahan ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ July 10, WRHS Picnic, James Park James Park __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ August 14, “Wonders of Bucks” This program features a tour of 22 rare and beautiful features of the county. By: Carl LaVo __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ September 11 “Music of the Circus” A survey of the development of circus music, including instruments, bands, calliopes, and band organs. The presentation will look at the role of the circus in disseminating music throughout the nation in the era before recordings and radio. By: John Shepherd __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ October 9 “Victorian Medicine and Medical Practices”. This program features medical history and practices of the Civil War and Victorian eras. It includes a display of authentic instruments and medicines. By: Herb Kaufman __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ November 13 “A Civil War Christmas” By: Mike Jesberger __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ December 11 Holiday Party __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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