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BVHS: The Women of World War II

April 7, 2021 By Tim McNellie

During this Bridgeville Area Historical Society event, author Todd DePastino discusses the the role that women played in World War II. (March 30, 2021)

The Bridgeville Area Historical Society welcomed author Todd DePastino last week, as he discussed that roles that women played in America’s World War II effort. See the full video above.

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BV Historical Society: Salem Witch Trials

October 30, 2020 By Tim McNellie

An illustration depicting the trial of Sarah Good, who was convicted of witchcraft and sentenced to death in 1692.

Just in time for Halloween, author Todd DePastino came to the Bridgeville Area Historical Society to discuss the Salem witch trials. Filmed on Oct. 27, 2020.

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Bridgeville Historical Society: Through a Special Lens

October 1, 2020 By Tim McNellie

Terry Necciari speaks to the Bridgeville Area Historical Society on Sept. 29, 2020

Terry Necciari discusses the geography of the glass industry in Western Pennsylvania during this presentation to the Bridgeville Area Historical Society on Sept. 29, 2020.

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BV Historical Society: Controversial American Elections

June 24, 2020 By Tim McNellie

Author Todd DePastino speaks about the wild history of American elections during the June 2020 meeting of the Bridgeville Area Historical Society.

Intimidation at the polling places. Long-simmering political tensions boiling over into violence. The Electoral College overriding the popular vote. That’s right—we’re talking about 19th century American elections. Author Todd DePastino was at Tuesday night’s Bridgeville Area Historical Society meeting to outline the long and lively history of dubious American election practices. It was once legal… [Read More]

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Bridgeville Historical Society: Benjamin Franklin

April 1, 2019 By Tim McNellie

A discussion of Benjamin Franklin at the March 2019 Bridgeville Historical Society Presentation

At the March 2019 Bridgeville Area Historical Society presentation, self-described history enthusiast Jack Puglisi discussed the lively life of Benjamin Franklin.

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The Donora Smog of 1948—A Bridgeville Area Historical Society Presentation

November 28, 2018 By Tim McNellie

A street in Donora, Pennsylvania is enveloped in smog in 1948.

 Pittsburgh used to be famous for its air pollution, and as of this year, the area still has some of the lowest-quality air in the United States. But few air pollution events in the nation’s history rival what happened an hour away, in Donora, Pa., in 1948. An atmospheric event turned the town’s already… [Read More]

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Early Upper St. Clair—A Bridgeville Area Historical Society Presentation

May 30, 2018 By Tim McNellie

Marjorie Dolanch Stein, of the Bridgeville Historical Society, discusses the early history of Upper St. Clair on May 29, 2018 at a Bridgeville Area Historical Society event.

 In 1788, Allegheny County consisted of just seven townships and one city: Moon, Fayette, St. Clair, Mifflin, Elizabeth, Versailles, and Plum, plus Pittsburgh. Last night, the Bridgeville Area Historical Society hosted a lecture about the history of St. Clair, which would gradually become many smaller townships, including Bridgeville Borough. Area resident Marjorie (Dolanch) Stein… [Read More]

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Bridgeville Historical Society: Cement City, PA

May 3, 2018 By Tim McNellie

Photo of homes in Cement City, Donora, PA.

 When Thomas Edison’s name is mentioned, most people think of electric light bulbs, phonographs, or motion picture cameras. Maybe even stock tickers or mechanical voting machines. Edison’s less glamorous endeavors are oft-forgotten, like the time he got into the cement business, believing that he could improve the manufacturing process. It didn’t work out business-wise, but… [Read More]

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Preserving History With Metal Detectors—A Bridgeville Historical Society Presenation

March 29, 2018 By Tim McNellie

Rob Hilt discusses metal detecting American history at the Bridgeville Area Historical Society on March 27, 2018.

 Standing in front of display boxes full of centuries-old coins, weathered war relics, and other artifacts, Rob Hilt explained how a simple metal detector can help unearth buried history. But it isn’t as simple as going to a field and walking around hoping to find something, he told the Bridgeville Area Historical Society at… [Read More]

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Bridgeville Historical Society—Hollywood, WWII & The Movies

February 26, 2018 By Tim McNellie

Screen captures from the Frank Capra created "Why We Fight" series of propaganda films

Four days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hollywood film director Frank Capra enlisted in the U.S. Army. Fresh off of the success of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, the 44-year-old Capra was at a career peak and ten years past the military draft age limit. But as an Italian immigrant who found tremendous… [Read More]

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Bridgeville movie theater sets April date to open doors (WTAE)

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April 2, 2021

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March 31, 2021

Firearms Instructors Preach Responsibility And Safety For Gun Owners (WTAE)

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March 25, 2021

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