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Local History Lecture Series

From September 12 through October 31 - Peggy Bancroft Hall

The Greene-Dreher Historical Society will host a lecture series covering various topics on local history. The introduction to the series of talks will be given by Program Coordinator Bernadine Lennon on September 12. The following presentations will be held weekly from September 12 to October 31 at Peggy Bancroft Hall in South Sterling. They are free and open to the public. Please let us know if you will be attending one or more of the series by contacting Bernadine Lennon at balennon@att.net or 570-857-0882.

September 12, 7:00 pm — “Introduction” by Program Coordinator Bernadine Lennon

September 20, 7:00 pm — “The Past and Present of the Lenape in Pennsylvania” by Adam DePaul, Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania

September 26, 7:00 pm — “Jennie Brownscombe: Wayne County’s Artist” by Sally Talaga, Wayne Couty Historical Society

October 3, 7:00 pm — “The Life and Influence of Marie Zimmermann” by Max Brinson, Friends of Marie Zimmerman

October 10, 7:00 pm — “Notable People of Wayne County” by Bernadine Lennon, Greene-Dreher Historical Society

October 17, 7:00 pm — “History of Lackawanna County” by Mary Ann Moran-Savakinus, Executive Director, Lackawanna Historical Society

October 24, 7:00 pm — “Geological and Geographical Influences on the Local Economy” by Kristen Hand, DCNR Geoscientist

October 31, 7:00 pm — “Notable People of Pike County” by Bernadine Lennon, Greene-Dreher Historical Society