- Last Updated on Sunday, 01 September 2024 15:25
Peters Creek Historical Society welcomes Mr. Tom Uram, president of the Washington County Coin Club as its guest speaker, 7:30PM, Monday, September 23 at Wrights United Methodist Church, 788 Venetia Road, Venetia. His topic will explore the fascinating connection between wartime coins and imprinted Morse Code on the reverse side of these coins. What was the message? Is it readily discernable? What did the letter "V" signify? Were the Canadians aware they were carrying a message in their pocket? Answers to these questions and others is sure to be of interest and knowledge for fans of history and coin collectors!
Canadian Nickel, 1945-White Metal (photo by Jerry "Woody" from Edmonton, Canada) |
Enoch Wright House Tours
Docents will open the door to welcome visitors and give tours of the Enoch Wright House, 815 Venetia Road, Venetia on Saturday, September 21, from 12:00 noon to 3:00PM. Scheduled summer tours end on the 21st; private tours can be arranged by contacting the Peters Creek Historical Society.
For more information on the society, the Enoch Wright House and log cabin, go to http://www.peterscreekhistoricalsociety.org.