- Last Updated on Thursday, 02 May 2019 16:20
Will Present WWII Veterans at Library Fire Hall
Join the South Park Historical Society in remembering some of the brave men and women who have fought for our freedom when they welcome author and history professor Todd DePastino, as he presents World War II Veterans at the Library Fire Hall on Tuesday, May 21 at 7:00 P.M.
Dr. DePastino currently teaches history at Penn State University – Beaver, and is the author of several books. His most recent published work is titled Commissioned in Battle: A Combat Infantryman in the Pacific WWII, co-authored with Jay Gruenfled (2012).
The South Park Historical Society Museum
The South Park Historical Society’s Museum is open to the public this month on Saturday, May 11 and Saturday, May 25, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. It is located at 6425 Pleasant Street, at the corner of the Library Port Authority Station parking lot. The museum is a must-see for lovers of local history. This collection chronicles our community’s rich traditions and fascinating history. The museum includes hundreds of items; a showcase of local mining memorabilia, railroad photos and artifacts, a look back at South Park schools through the decades and much more.
To become a member, visit the Historical Society’s website at www.southparkhistoricalsociety.com. Also be sure to like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/southparkhistoricalsociety.
