2010 Friday Night at the Museum Program Schedule Announced

The Bradford County Historical Society announces the beginning of its 2010 Friday Night at the Museum programming season. Friday Night at the Museum is a monthly series of free educational programs which are held on the third Friday of each month in the Great Room at the Bradford County Historical Society.

This is the third year that the Society has conducted this programming series. Last season saw capacity crowds at many of the Friday events.

The 2010 season kicks off on Friday, May 21, with the program, "A Glimpse Into the Past" presented by David Lenington that will also include the performance of two songs composed by Bradford County’s own Stephen Foster and P.P. Bliss. Music will be provided by soprano soloist, Carrie Hooper. The program features a slide presentation which will include postcard views of Bradford County and photographs of residents from the past. See slides of Towanda, Ulster, Athens, Sayre, Troy, Canton, New Albany, Rome, Wyalusing and other communities.

Each Friday Night at the Museum program begins at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. allowing visitors to tour the museum prior to the program. Free refreshments are provided at the conclusion of the program.

Although the event is free, participants are asked to register by calling 570-265-2240 or by email at info@bradfordhistory.com to guarantee a seat.

Other programs scheduled for 2010 include: The Music of World War II, June 18; The Barns and Agriculture of Pennsylvania’s Northern Tier, July 16; Stephen Foster: Father of American Music, August 19 (note this program will be held on a Thursday evening); Canton: Circus Capitol of the East, September 17; and The Frisbie Family of Orwell Township: A 19th Century Saga of Bradford County and Beyond, October 15.

The Bradford County Historical Society is a recipient agency of PHMC and the Bradford County United Way. For more information about the society and its programming schedule, visit www.bradfordhistory.com or check out the Bradford County Historical Society Facebook page.

"Old Barclay: A History of Coal Mining on Barclay Mountain," April 6th at Bradford County Library

The program, "Old Barclay: A History of Coal Mining on Barclay Mountain," will be presented on Tuesday, April 6, 7 p.m. at the Bradford County Library. The program is free but seating is very limited so reservations are required by calling 570-297-2436.

"Old Barclay: A History of Coal Mining on Barclay Mountain" reviews the story of Barclay Mountain's coal mining settlements, including Barclay, Fall Creek, Dublin, Graydon, Foot of Plane, Carbon Run, and Long Valley. The old methods of coal mining are described and the development of the incline plane, railroad, and canal system are also briefly discussed.

This program is a synopsis of a more detailed outreach program that we will be offering in the future.

Half the Theater Sold Out for Laquin - Tickets Available at the Door!

Missed out on advance tickets for "Laquin: Behind the Photos" this Saturday at the Keystone Theatre in Towanda? No problem! Get your tickets at the door. They are $10 each and will be sold when the doors open at 12:30 p.m. on February 20th. The program begins at 1 p.m. If you want to purchase a signed copy of "Barclay Mountain - A History" the only place you can get it signed is at this event. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to learn the history of everyone's favorite town in Towanda's historic Keystone Theatre!