Tuesday, October 18
6:00 p.m.
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EDISON HERITAGE DINNER SLATED FOR OCTOBER 18 AT SUNBURY’S HOTEL EDISON The Northumberland County Historical Society will host a Heritage Dinner to honor Thomas Edison’s achievements locally on Tuesday evening, October 18th at the Hotel Edison in Sunbury. Louis Carlat, of the Thomas A. Edison Papers Project at Rutgers University, will serve as the guest speaker for the evening. The Thomas A. Edison Papers Project is one of the most ambitious editing projects ever undertaken by an American university. For decades, the 5 million pages of documents that chronicle the extraordinary life and achievements of Thomas Alva Edison remained hidden and inaccessible to members of the public. Since the massive project began in 1978, a team of editors/scholars has been turning this phenomenal collection of Edisonia into a premier educational resource. A major goal of the Edison Papers is to produce a selective fifteen-volume book edition of transcribed and annotated documents. The book volumes provide not only an overview of Edison's life and career but also significant resources for understanding the development of electrical and other technology, as well as the emergence of new technology industries. The Heritage Dinner coincides with the release of Volume 7 of the 15-volume edition, which covers the period when Edison established the Edison Electrical Illuminating Companies of Shamokin, Sunbury, and Mount Carmel and conducted his successful three-wire experiment in Sunbury on July 4, 1883. Edison registered 1,093 patents in the U.S. and about 200 more in foreign countries during his lifetime, a feat no one else ever accomplished. The dinner, supported in part by the Pennsylvania Humanities Council and the National Endowment for Humanities’ We the People initiative on American History, is open to the public. Reservations are $30.00 for NCHS members and $35.00 for non-members. The menu for the evening will include a variety of Edison’s favorite foods. To make reservations, call 570-286-4083 by October 10.

Thursday, March 17
Regular Meeting
7:00 p.m.

The Trevorton, Mahanoy and Susquehanna Railroad and the Susquehanna River Bridge between Port Trevorton and Herndon is the topic.  Steve Troutman will present this interesting program which features railroading, anthracite mining, canals, engineering, building, immigration and labor during the mid 1800s.  This part of our county was bustling with activity back then.  Come and hear all about it!

Thursday, April 21
Regular Meeting
7:00 p.m.

To celebrate Easter we’ve invited Rose Demsko of Shamokin to share her knowledge of Ukrainian Designed Eggs also known as Pysanky.  She will show us a variety of these beautiful eggs and tell us about the meaning of the symbols and patterns used to decorate them, the dyes used to create them, and folklore about this ongoing religious tradition. Don’t miss this special program!

Saturday, April 30
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Living History Day — Civil War reenacting group, Cooper’s Battery B, 1st Pennsylvania Light Artillery, will be here fully equipped with knowledgeable soldiers, cannons, tents, etc.   The unit they portray was recruited in Lawrence Co., PA and fought in the Battles of Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Gettysburg to name a few.  Many of this group are from the area and look forward to their first event here to commemorate the Civil War’s Sesquicentennial.  Stop by and visit!

Thursday, May 19
Regular Meeting 
7:00 p.m.

Gov. Simon Snyder and the Rule of Law, this talk presented by Emily Johnson will focus on the Susanna Cox and Ann Carson cases, his rare use of the veto, and Snyder's loss in one of the earliest States Rights conflicts with the Federal government.  She will tell us about the Simon Snyder exhibit to be held at the Lore Degenstein Gallery at Susquehanna University from June 5-26.

Thursday, June 2
6:00 p.m.

Join us for our first Heritage Dinner at Tedd’s on the Hill which overlooks the beautiful Susquehanna River.  Dr. Katherine Faull will share more about her continuing research, translation, and interpretation of the Moravian Mission Diaries.  Jonathan Pineno, formerly of Selinsgrove, will present "The Frances Slocum Project: Creating the Musical Score" which features Native Indian Flute music.  He will explain how he blended traditional native music with modern technology to develop the score.  Save the date and watch for more details and reservation forms. 

Thursday, June 16
Regular Meeting
7:00 p.m.

Brian Mast extensively researched Fort Rice during his graduate studies.  Now living in Alabama, he’s making a trip north to visit his family and be our guest speaker.  He will present his findings about Fort Rice, one of the oldest forts in Northumberland County, located in Lewis Township. 

Wednesday,
Thursday,
Friday,

July 27, 28, 29
9 a.m. to 12 noon

Summer History Camp at the Joseph Priestley House, Northumberland for1st through 5th graders. $30.00 fee per child.  Advance registration is required. 

Monday,
Tuesday,
Wednesday,

August 1, 2, 3
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“Patriotism Through the Ages” Summer History Camp at the Hunter House, Sunbury for 1st through 5th graders. $45.00 fee per child.  Advance registration is required.

Saturday, August 13

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Rain or shine

Living History Day — Colonial Crafts Demonstration Day — Experience an interesting and colorful blend of art, craft, and history as traditional artisans and craftspeople share their insight,  demonstrate their skills, and display their wares here at the site of Fort Augusta.

Thursday, September 15
Regular Meeting
7:00 p.m.

“Local Ties to the Underground Railroad:  Truth and Tales”  Dr. Kate Hastings of Susquehanna University has investigated this Civil War phenomenon locally and separated fact from fiction.

Thursday, October 20
Regular Meeting
7:00 p.m.

David Blackbear Ramsey will be with us to present a program on his Native American heritage.  Sure to be an interesting and informative presentation!

Saturday, October 22
6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Living History Evening — Lantern Tours —  See Fort Augusta’s well, powder magazine and the Hunter-Grant Cemetery in a different light! Period-dressed tour guides.  Museum will be open.

Thursday, November 17
Regular Meeting
7:00 p.m.

Show and Tell — One of our favorite programs returns.  We invite everyone to bring one of their personal treasures and share its story.  It’s always interesting to see what turns up!

Thursday, December 1
6:30 p.m.

Annual Holiday Dinner — Enjoy a family-style dinner, followed by a brief meeting, and election of officers and board members.  Program and reservation information to follow later in the year.