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March 2011 Newsletter

On Saturday, 26 March 2011 the Dunmore Historical Society will hold a General Meeting at our new home at 126 Barton Street. Guest speaker will be Ms Julie Esty appearing as “The Civil War Lady” in a presentation on civilian life during the Civil War featuring clothing, books, toys, utensils etc. of the period.

The meeting will begin at 2:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

Julie has appeared throughout the area educating and entertaining all who have the pleasure of experiencing the “Civil War Lady.” The presentation is appropriate for all ages and has sparked an interest in the Civil War time period for many in attendance.

The interactive presentation engages the audience as the “Civil War Lady” displays newspapers, toys and other personal items used by families during the turbulent times of the War between the North and South. The audience is invited to participate by experiencing the artifacts first hand and asking questions that come to mind. The topics include, but are not limited to, the lives of the men, women, and children of the time.

This is one special presentation that anyone interested in our history would not want to miss.

RSVP Please… If you are planning to attend please let us know by calling Salvatore W. Mecca at 570-344-0946 or email at dunmorehistorical@gmail.com

Check out Dunmore Historical Society’s latest newsletter : Newsletter 2011_02

Salvatore Mecca and Victor Capooci will give a presentation on the Gravity Rail Road.

Thursday, February 24 · 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Wayne County Conservation District
648 West Park St
Honesdale, PA

Check out Dunmore Historical Society’s latest newsletter : Dunmore Historical Society 2011-01 Newsletter

Come join the historical society gang at Friendly’s in Dunmore, 5pm-8pm on January 20, 2011.

A percentage of all sales goes to us!

The Dunmore Historical Society, along with the PA American Water Co., is happy to announce the opening of a 1.5 mile nature trail along Dunmore No. 1 Reservoir, next to the Holiday Inn in Dunmore.

Anyone wishing more information or to volunteer to help please call Karl @ 947-5062.  Many thanks to Karl, all the volunteers, and donors!

Press coverage of the new trail:  Time-Tribune 11-28-2010 and GoLackawanna.com 11-15-2010

The Dearly Departed Players are coming out of the Cemetery and we’re going to give Christmas a try — please join us for some interesting gems from Christmas’ past at the beautiful Dunmore Historical Society — formerly the Tripp Avenue Christian Church. Open to the public, free admission, refreshments will be served.

The Dunmore Historical Society presents
“A Christmas Miscellany”,
Christmas Poems & Stories
Readings from Christmas’ Past
by The Dearly Departed Players.
Saturday December 18, 2010 2:p.m.,  126 Barton Street, Dunmore.

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Join the Dunmore Historical Society on Wednesday, December 8th from 5pm-7pm at Bistocchi’s for good food, drink, and celebrity bartenders to help us raise some funds.

Bill Mc Andrew– Fidelity Bank.
Madge Mac Arthur–First National Community Bank.
Rep. Ken Smith– Penna. State Legislator
Mayor Patrick Loughney– borough of Dunmore
Robert Sabato– Sacks Cleaners & Tailors
Karl Wegforth– Dunmore Historical Society.

Bistocchi’s Restaurant
1120 Wheeler Avenue
Scranton, PA 18510