Join Britsburgh and the Avonworth Historical Society for an evening tracing the surprising threads that connect the borough of Ben Avon to the British Isles. Held at the cozy Anchor and Anvil Coffee Shop, this free community lecture pairs local history with travelogue in three parts:
Scottish Roots
Discover how Ben Avon got its name — borrowed from a remote peak in Scotland's Cairngorm Mountains — with Dan Simpkins (AHS) sharing a short history of the borough and Mr. Lewis, the man who suggested the name. Michael Walmsley (Britsburgh) follows with a journey through Scotland and the Highlands, home to the original Ben Avon.
Northern Irish Roots
Tracy Ferguson (AHS) tells the story of the Dean family, prominent early residents of Ben Avon with roots in Northern Ireland, followed by Judy Pastor (AHS) on travel through Northern Ireland and its surrounds.
Welsh Roots
Len Barcousky (AHS) explores the deep ties between Wales and Pennsylvania, paired with Kim Falk (St. David) on travel in Wales.
Grab a coffee, settle in, and discover the connections that link our communities across the centuries.
Date: Tuesday, October 13
Doors: 6:30 PM
Program starts: 7:00 PM
Location: Anchor and Anvil Coffee Shop, Ben Avon
Cost: Free - RSVP appreciated
No membership required