Friday Night at the Museum to host Civil War historian, Kurt Lafy, July 17

The Bradford County Historical Society host a program titled The Last Hurrah scheduled for Friday, July 17, 2015 at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There is no admission charge for this event but donations are appreciated. To reserve a seat, participants are asked to register by calling 570-265-2240 or by email at info@bradfordhistory.com.

Join Kurt D. Lafy, author and lecturer on the American Civil War as he speaks on the Battle of Sailor’s Creek, the last battle of Robert E. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia. Learn how local men gave their all in the “final furry” of our Civil War.

This program is part of the 2015 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. Refreshments are provided at each program and the museum is open a half-hour prior to the event.

Upcoming programs are: August 21 – Visions of Teaoga: Insights Into the Region’s Indian-Settler History; September 18 – Preserving Bradford County: Local Historians and the Books and Museums they Developed; and October 16 – Marcel Singer: The Gentle Butcher of Hong Kew.

The Bradford County Historical Society is a recipient agency of the Bradford County United Way and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. For more information about the society and its programming schedule, museum or research center, visit www.bradfordhistory.com or check out the society Facebook page at facebook.com/BradfordCountyHistoricalSociety.

BCHS MUSEUM FAVORITES - by Heather Palmer

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#5 - CIVIL WAR SOUVENIRS

Since Independence Day is right around the corner, here is a display of souvenirs brought back by Bradford County men who fought in the Civil War nearly 150 years ago. Bradford County soldiers brought home a variety of souvenirs from the Civil War. This case contains a sample of these souvenirs including artillery shrapnel, fired and unfired Minie balls, wood cut from tree that contained Minie balls, a fork stuck in a tree branch, canteens, and other interesting items.

Visit the Bradford County Historical Society Wednesday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm to see this and hundreds of other local history pieces.

Carrie Hooper and Accordion Players at BCHS Friday, June 19

Friday Night at the Museum is tomorrow night! Have you registered for "Tunes of Broadway and the Silver Screen"? Carrie Hooper will be here to sing along with two accordion players! Doors open at 5:30 pm and the program starts at 6:00 pm Friday night. Refreshments available after the program. Call to reserve your seat - 570-265-2240 or email info@bradfordhistory.com.