The Bradford County Historical Society is coming to the Keystone Theatre in Towanda to present the program, "Laquin: Behind the Photos," on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 1 p.m. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m.
Tickets are $6 per person in advance plus $2 shipping (for any number of tickets). All advance tickets must be either ordered online by visiting www.bradfordhistory.com and clicking on Ticket Office, or by phone at 570-265-2240. Tickets are not available for pickup and cannot be held at the door. Advance orders must be received at BCHS by February 16th.
Tickets may also be purchased at the door for $10 each. No guarantee is made that tickets will be available at the door.
Please note that this program has consistently sold out each time it has been presented. Plan accordingly to ensure a seat at this event!
Proceeds from the event will be used to cover the cost of bringing the program to Towanda and will also be used to support special projects at the Bradford County Historical Society.
"Laquin: Behind the Photos" is a unique program that takes the audience on a tour of the lumber town of Laquin, located on Barclay Mountain in Bradford County. Using over 100 images which are supplemented by maps, the program makes it possible for the audience to learn about the history of the town by actually seeing its buildings, factories, and people. Each photograph in the program is described during the presentation to allow participants to understand what they are viewing.
Many of the images were made from glass plate negatives in the Historical Society collection. In addition, the program will also feature photographs that have been received by the society since the publication of the book, "Barclay Mountain – A History," in 2007. Many of these photos have never been in a public display.
"If you have an interest in Barclay Mountain, and especially Laquin, don’t miss this event," said Matthew Carl, Managing Curator at the Bradford County Historical Society, who developed the program. Carl is very familiar with the topic, having led walking tours on Barclay Mountain for the past four years. He also designed the Barclay Mountain book, and among other contributions, chose the photographs that would be published.
Copies of the book, "Barclay Mountain – A History," that have been signed by the authors and designer will be on sale in the theatre lobby during the event. This will be an excellent time to pick up a copy for Christmas!
For more information about the program, visit the Bradford County Historical Society Curator’s Blog where there will be commentary about this topic during the last two weeks leading up to the event. The blog can be found online at www.bradfordcurator.blogspot.com. Also check for updates about the event on the Bradford County Historical Society’s Facebook page.
The Bradford County Historical Society is a recipient agency of the Bradford County United Way and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. More information about the society can be found online by visiting www.bradfordhistory.com.
