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PHS Meeting
Dates and Speakers
2010
August 2 - 6:00 PM - PHS Annual Picnic, rain or
shine, at the Saussaman Park Pavillion (North of the Paxton Presbyterian
Church). There also will be a very brief business meeting. All
are welcome. You do not have to be a PHS member. As a special
treat, music will be provided by the Father and Son Team of Frank and Frank
Tittiger. PHS will provide sandwiches, drinks, condiments, plates,
cups, and utensils. If possible, please bring a covered dish or your
favorite recipe to share. For planning purposes, if you plan to
attend, please call Shirley or Murv before July 27, and indicate what type
of food you plan to bring along. Call them at (717) 561-2620, after
6PM. Feel free to leave a message. You can also email them at
murvg@aol.com and indicate "PHS Picnic" in the subject line.
April 5 - 7:00 PM - Paxton Presbyterian Church,
3500 Sharon Street.
Stephen Russell will speak on "Thaddeus Stevens and
Jonathan Blanchard and their impact on the Anti-slavery movement in
Pennsylvania."
During 1837 in Harrisburg there was a unique merging of abolition
forces. The American abolition movement
was actually a number of movements that converged to change the spiritual,
political and economic landscape in America as the practice of slavery was
prohibited and the concept of equality was considered. In 1837, Harrisburg became the focal point
for a unique convergence of two of these abolition movements.
Thaddeus Stevens, a growing force for the political
abolition movement, was becoming more vocal regarding his anti-slavery
sentiments, and Jonathan Blanchard, a new force for the theological abolition
movement, was assigned by the American Anti-Slavery Society to focus on
Pennsylvania, launching local anti-slavery chapters and organizing an
anti-slavery convention in the state.
When these two men met, Blanchard encouraged Stevens to be
more vocal and more direct with his anti-slavery position. Stevens provided Blanchard with political
support and entry into local gatherings so Blanchard could present his
position.
Together the two men created more energy and activity for
the Pennsylvania anti-slavery effort than each would have accomplished on their
own. The Harrisburg Anti-Slavery
Convention in January 1837 and the Pennsylvania State Constitutional Convention
in May 1837 were both deeply impacted by the influence of these two men.
In his PHS presentation, Stephen
Russell will discuss
Thaddeus Stevens and the “Definition Years” of his life. In addition, he will discuss Jonathan
Blanchard and his role in the Theological Abolition Movement. Their combined activities will be placed in
historical context to demonstrate the amazing convergence of their efforts.
2009
January 11 - 2:00 PM - PHS Business Meeting at
Paxtang
Municipal
Building followed by a tour of the
Pennsylvania Capitol at
3:00.
April 6 - 7:00 PM -
Paxtang
Municipal
Building. Kara Russell, Historian for the
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, will present “Evolution of
Transportation” tracing the evolution of transportation in PA from the
Indian trails up to the present time.
August 3 - 5:30-8:00 PM -
Paxtang
Cemetery. Third Annual PHS Picnic and tour of
Paxtang
Cemetery. The
Paxtang
Cemetery is sponsoring this Paxtang Historical Society
Event. Sit back and enjoy the food and the music of yesteryears, or take a
historical tour on the horse drawn wagon. he Paxtang Cemetery staff will be
on board the ride to highlight the history of the cemetery that will be
celebrating its 111 years in business on July 27, 2009, the Paxtang Cemetery
will also be providing a tour inside the Large Paxtang Mausoleum built in
1916. All are welcome, you do not have to be a member to come and enjoy the
festivities. The Paxtang Historical Society/Paxtang Cemetery will provide
Condiments, Drinks, Plates, Cups, Plastic Ware (Spoons, Forks and Knifes),
food will also be available, please, if possible bring a covered dish of
your favorite recipe for others to taste. Please call Shirley or Murv
Grunden before the 28th of July if you plan to attend and let them know what
type of food you are planning to bring so we have a close count for the
event. Call (717) 561-2620 after
6:00 PM,
leave a message if no one is at home. Or E-mail us at
murvg@aol.com Subject: PHS Picnic
October 5 - 7:00 PM - Paxton Presbyterian Church,
3500 Sharon Street. PHS Annual Meeting and
presentation “Darlene Murray as Abigail Adams”
December
13 - 2:00 P.M. - Special Tour of John Harris - Simon Cameron Mansion, 219
South Front Street, Harrisburg, by staff of Historical Society of Dauphin
County.
2008
January 13
- 3:00 PM -Reservoir Park, Harrisburg. Tour of National Civil War Museum.
April 7 -
7:00 PM -
Paxtang
Municipal
Building. Dr. Lawrence E. “Larry”
Keener-Farley presents “Harrisburg Area in the Civil War”
August 4 - 6:30 PM
-
PHS Annual
Picnic at Saussaman Park and presentation by members of the Camp Curtin
Historical Society “Harrisburg During the Civil War”
October
6
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7:00 PM -
Paxtang Municipal Building. PHS Annual Meeting and presentation by
Steve Runkle “Gettysburg to the Susquehanna.”
2007
January 8 -
8:00 PM, 40 North East Drive, Hershey, Tour the Hershey-Derry Township
Historical Society facility.
April 2 -
Transportation and Communication During Colonial Times.
Speaker Todd Galle, Curator for the PA State Museum. 7:00 p.m. at the
Paxtang Municipal Building.
August 13 -
Picnic at the Pavillion (behind Paxton Presbyterian Church), followed by an
architectural walking tour led by Steve Zarick.
October 1 -
Annual Meeting followed by a presentation of the War of 1812.
Speaker Dr. Aaron Larson. 7:00 p.m. at the Paxtang Municipal Building.
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