The Bradford County Historical Society will host a free program entitled " Minnequa: A Spring, A Hotel, A County " scheduled for Friday, September 21, 2012 at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Although the event is free to attend, participants are asked to register by calling 570-265-2240 or by email at info@bradfordhistory.com. Donations are appreciated.
Peter Herdic was a visionary. He was a key player in making Williamsport the “lumber capitol of the world.” Shortly after the Civil War, his attention was drawn to Bradford County where he would build and open a fabulous hotel and resort in 1869. The wealthy, the politicians and the famous would flock to Minnequa Springs for relaxation.
Then would come Herdic’s greatest venture in Minnequa – the creation of Minnequa County. But opposition, fire and bankruptcy destroyed his dream. Find out how close Bradford County came to being torn apart to accomplish one man’s vision.
This PowerPoint presentation will be presented by Matthew Carl, Manager/Curator at the Bradford County Historical Society.
This program is part of the 2012 "Friday Night at the Museum" programming series that is held the third Friday of each month from May through October. Each event is held in the Great Room at the Bradford County Historical Society, located at 109 Pine Street, Towanda, PA. Free refreshments are provided at each program and the museum is open prior to the event.
Other Friday Night at the Museum programs scheduled for 2012 include: Towanda’s Silk Industry, October 19.
The Bradford County Historical Society is a recipient agency of the Bradford County United Way. For more information about the society and its programming schedule, museum or research center, visit www.bradfordhistory.com or check out the Bradford County Historical Society Facebook page at facebook.com/BradfordCountyHistoricalSociety.
