Current Events

Summer 2009 scavenger hunts and open houses.

Calendar

Friday, July 10, 2009 - 7:30 PM - Hall of Philosophy

Memories of a Bygone Era: A History of the South Mountain Resort - Presentation by Richard Miller

Mr. Miller has studied the history of the South Mountain Resort which was very similar to Mt. Gretna's Hotel Conewago. They were built in the same era, serving similar clientele. Their architectural designs were similar. Hotel Conewago "comes alive" when we learn about the South Mountain Resort.

Friday, July 31, 2009 - 7:30 PM - Hall of Philosophy

Reunion of former Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach Employees - Moderated by John Feather

Mr. Feather, a Mt. Gretna resident and former lifeguard at the Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach, will moderate an evening of history, stories and memories of its former employees. Everyone is welcome to come, share and hear memories of times past to the present.

Saturday, August 1, 2009 - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM - Historical Society Home

Open House at the Mount Gretna Area Historical Society

Special focus on Campmeeting.

Friday, August 21, 2009 - 7:30 PM - Hall of Philosophy

Where Mt. Gretna Began - Memories of Timber Hills, Conewago Hill, and Timber Bridge: A Panel Program moderated by Howard Applegate

Mt. Gretna had its beginnings north of Route 117 with a railroad station, an amusement part, a farm exhibition center, the PA National Guard summer encampment. A panel of residents will share their memories. A special overlay map of that area, prepared by Dr. James Seltzer, will be presented showing today's Google Earth image and the National Guard's 1900 Camp Hastings at the program. Residents can discover what was on their property over 100 years ago!