Sunday, August 26, 2012

"George a Civil War Warrior" by Kurt Lafy Tuesday, September 11th

"George: A Civil Warrior" will be presented at SRAC at 345 Broad Street from 6:30 - 7:30pm on Tuesday, September 11th by local Civil War buff, Kurt Lafy.  Lafy is the author of a new book with the same title which centers around the 141st Pennsylvania Volunteers and one of his ancestors who served during the Civil War. He will also discuss many other ancestors of  Bradford County citizens who served in 141st as well.

The 141st Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry was a volunteer infantry regiment that fought in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The regiment served at many battles during the war - including a devastating battle that took place at the Peach Orchard outside of Gettysburg.

A general admission donation of $6 for adults and $4 for SRAC members is requested.(Free admission for all students everyday at SRAC.) Free admission to the SRAC exhibit hall is included in this donation. For more information, visit www.SRACenter.org, email info@SRAcenter.org, or call the Center at 607-565-7960.




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