BMHS Monthly Meetings and Special Events

Meetings of the Baltzer Meyer Historical Society are held at 2:00 p.m. at the BMHS Center unless noted otherwise. Here are some of our upcoming programs and activities. Hope to see you there.

March 18, 2012
2:00 p.m.

Lauren Lamendola
"Coverlets"

The heritage of coverlets is presented by the curator of McCarl Coverlet Gallery of St. Vincent College.

Friday - March 23, 2012

7th Annual German Dinner

Tickets:

Adults - $9.00
Children 7-12 years of age - $4.50
Children 6 and under eat Free

Take-out service is from 4:00-4:30 p.m.

1st Seating: 4:30-5:45 p.m.
2nd Seating: 6:00-7:30 p.m.

April 15, 2012
2:00 p.m.

Carl Webberking
"A Trip Back in Time on The Lincoln Highway"

Examines the geologic formations from the "Ship Hotel" to Bedford.

May 20 , 2012
2:00 p.m.

Rob Myers
"Cemetery 101"

Introduces basic cemetery terminology and iconology.

June 10, 2012
2:00 p.m.

Note: Meeting on the 2nd Sunday instead of the 3rd because of Father's Day!

Bruce and Bryan Shirey
"Rediscovering The Greater Latrobe Speedway"

Recognizes outstanding citizens who contributed to life in the mid Twentieth Century.

View toward Kitchen and Restrooms
in Harrold Hall where Society's
meetings are held.
Click Herren and Damen
to see creative artwork

July 2012

No Meeting -- Enjoy your summer!

August 19, 2012
2:00 p.m.

Annual Picnic

Bring a covered dish and catch up with us!

September 16, 2012
2:00 p.m.

Glenn Smeltzer
"Greensburgers - Working, Playing, and Serving"

You can amost hear the echo of the revving engines from the past.

October 21, 2012
2:00 p.m.

Gary Link
"The Underground Railroad in Southwestern Pennsylvania"

An account of the extensive network pergvading Western Pennsylvania.

November 18, 2012
2:00 p.m.

Phil Light
"The Various Forbes' Roads"

Explores the meanderings of the famous Forbes' Road.

December 16, 2012
2:00 p.m.

Lori Myers
Annual Christmas Program

Bring a covered dish!