All that glitters is not gold, or is it? Extending from the 1870’s to 1900, between the Civil War and the turn of the Twentieth Century, the American Gilded Age was a time of rapid economic and industrial growth in the United States and a time of serious poverty and social problems as well. Glittering on the surface but corrupt underneath.
Ever wonder what exactly a “bluff” is? Why was Fort Hunter located where it was? Join the Friends of Fort Hunter and Dr. Sean Cornell to explore the Fort Hunter/Susquehanna region to address some questions about how these features may have formed geologically and what they may indicate about changes in climate in PA during […]
Kaleidoscopes, whirligigs, and tiddlywinks, oh my! Break out of the winter doldrums with a day of play. Participate in indoor games and toys from the Colonial and Civil War eras, some of which are familiar and some may need some instruction. No worries, friendly staff will be on hand to demonstrate, so come on out […]