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| 1 event,  With Open Heart and Open Arms: LGBTQ Cuban Refugees and the LGBTQ Community's Response to the Mariel Boatlift Traveling Exhibition from LGBT Center of Central Pennsylvania From April through October 1980, approximately 125,000 refugees fled their homes in Cuba and traveled by American ships and boats to Key West in the United States. Among those […] | 2 events, - On 14 June 1775 the Second Continental Congress directed ten companies of expert riflemen to be raised in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. These small units with their individual Pennsylvania Rifles were intended to reinforce the New England militia already fighting British Regulars outside Boston and are recognized as the first units of what will become […] | |||||
| 2 events, - Join West Shore Historical Society Director Shayne Reed as he introduces his Google map of historic properties in Fairview Township. This presentation is not only for those interested in history, but also for those interested in creating their own maps, as Shayne shares his knowledge and experiences gained from this project. RSVP Here: | 2 events, - Join Mt Tabor Preservation Project and CCHS for a Juneteenth celebration. The Juneteenth Proclamation and the bios of the seven USCT veterans buried in the cemetery will be read. The event will be held in the nearby cemetery. Parking is available at the church and it is a short walk to the cemetery on Cedar […] | |||||
| 2 events, - Join Carlisle Indian School Digital Resource Center team member Lily Sweeney for an overview of the Congressional investigation of the Carlisle Indian School in spring of 1914. This talk will outline the events of the investigation, what may have caused it, and the grievances raised or denounced by school staff, students, government officials, and local […] | ||||||
| 2 events, - Play Ball! Join us at USAHEC for a day of historic 19th century base ball with the Keystone Base Ball Club of Harrisburg (SummerFair) | ||||||
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, - Join author-historian Jeffrey E. Finegan, Sr. as he interviews the newly appointed General George Washington on July 2, 1775 as Washington takes command of a fledgling army at Cambridge, Massachusetts. […] | 1 event, - Join author-historian Jeffrey E. Finegan, Sr. as he interviews the newly appointed General George Washington on July 2, 1775 as Washington takes command of a fledgling army at Cambridge, Massachusetts. […] | 0 events, | 0 events, | 2 events, -  Who were these riflemen? What did their service involve? What price did they pay, and what difference did they make? What is there to celebrate as we mark the 250th […] - Join Mt. Tabor Preservation Project and CCHS for a public reading of the Frederick Douglass’ famous 5th of July speech. Join us to read a passage of the speech or […] |