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Oyler: Operation Pastorius

February 3, 2022 By John Oyler

For its first program meeting of the New Year, the Bridgeville Area Historical Society welcomed back an old friend, Dr. Todd DePastino, for an entertaining and informative talk on the… [Read More]

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Oyler: Queen Elizabeth I

December 14, 2021 By John Oyler

The November program meeting of the Bridgeville Area Historical Society was an interesting presentation on Queen Elizabeth I, by one of the Society’s favorite speakers, Jack Puglisi. Mr. Puglisi is… [Read More]

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Bridgeville Area Historical Society: The Life of Mother Teresa

June 1, 2021 By Tim McNellie

Dr. John Aupperle recounts the life of Mother Teresa at this presentation to the Bridgeville Area Historical Society in May:

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Bridgeville Area Historical Society: Day by Day with the 123rd PA Volunteers, Major Allegheny Regiment Fights During the Civil War

April 29, 2021 By Tim McNellie

Author Chris George spoke to the Bridgeville Area Historical Society on April 27, 2021 about the experiences of the 123rd Pennsylvania volunteer regiment during the Civil War.

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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… [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… [Read More]

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