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HSEP will have a booth at the following events.
The Nail Machine Museum is completed and is located at
Adam Ricci Park above the Imagination Station. Tours can be arranged by calling
HSEP at 732-5801.
HSEP is selling, 2009 Calendars, Hats, Rockville Bridge Puzzles & various types of Shirts at the "OLD SLED WORKS," in Duncannon, Pa., at a booth leased by Jerry Friday. Ask for directions at the desk. The hours are 9am to 3pm, daily.
October at the Adams Ricci park.
SPRING DINNER MEETING SCHEDULED FOR
April
10, 2012
A Tour of the Pine Hill Arboretum:
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Gene Wingert will conduct a tour of the Pine Hill Arboretum. The Arboretum is located on Creekside Drive in Possum Hollow. Gene will give a brief history of the Arboretum and point out the beautiful wild flowers that will be in full bloom on this Saturday before Easter. Our Township Commissioners have approved parking along Creekside. Gene has done this tour on previous occasions and was educational and entertaining.
A TOUR OF THE HARRISBURG NAIL MILL SITE
NEXT TOUR DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED
Need some exercise? Is autumn and spring your two favorite seasons? If you answered yes, then we suggest that you join us in the autumn for a tour of the Harrisburg N ail Works. The remains of the Nail Works are located along the Conodoguinet Creek in West Fairview.
Another tour of the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery: TO BE ANNOUNCED
Early in 2001 HSEP agreed to sponsor a tour of the Zion Lutheran Church cemetery. Jim Schmick, a member of HSEP quickly took charge of the details. Jim has conducted tours of cemeteries in Harrisburg and was eager to explore and direct a tour of Enola's cemetery, which contains great history for the area. After several meetings with Pastor Snider, members of Zion Lutheran Church, the Cemetery Committee, and Tammy Putt, the cemetery caretaker, the tour quickly grew to "Zion Heritage Day and Cemetery Tour."
The June 24 event included the cemetery tour, a portrayal of a civil war veteran, a display of Victorian clothes, and a presentation of Victorian mourning practices, organ recitals, and displays of Zion Lutheran Church's history. Volunteers from the church provided a guided tour and served refreshments. Over 120 people attended.
We would like to thank the following people for making the first Cemetery Tour a success:
From Zion Lutheran Church: Pastor Dennis Snider, Jacki McElhattan, Deb Enders, Pat Saxton, Judy Brewbaker, Kathy Swords, Linda Frymire, Amanda Hunter, Nancy Hileman, and organists, Tom Notestine and Scott Flinchbaugh.
From the Cemetery Committee: Caretaker and tour guide, Tammy Putt; tour guide Fred Locke along with the assistance of Pat Arter and Ernie Weirick, members of the Cemetery Committee who volunteer their time and effort in maintaining the cemetery.
From the Historical Society: Tour guide and coordinator, Jim Schmick, Civil War actor, Austin Willi, and those volunteers who sold tickets, organized the group tours and sold historical memorabilia -Kitty Deveney, Jane Jackson, Judy Jacobs, Herb Kruger, Emily Stambaugh, and Bonnie Young. .
A special thank you to Richelle Waiters, for her display of Victorian mourning clothes and her presentation on the Victorian mourning practices. Richelle dressed in the garb of that era which added to the presentation.
Anyone who would be interested in helping with the event, please contact us.
The following tours are in the planning stages. Listed are just a few of the landmarks that will be included:
West Fairview: The Harrisburg Nail Works, The Old Neidig Store, Mugs Stewart's home, Governor Hiester's Home, the West Fairview School and Original Fire Hall.
Summerdale: The Harry Homer Home, the site of the Summerdale Dance Hall, the Summerdale School and site of the old Mountain School, the Longsdorf Farm (Enola Miller's Home), The Boyer Farm and the site of the Miller Green House.
Enola: The Lantz School, Oyster Point School, Oyster Mill, site of Heck's Mill, the Bitner Store, site of Bloser's Store, Dr. Weirick's House, site of the Pennsylvania Railroad YMCA building, Campbell's Store and the 1826 Oyster Farmhouse. Points of interest related to the Civil War will be included in the tours.