September 20, 2024

History Program: Water Races of Pine Grove Furnace | Programa de Historia: Carreras de Agua del Horno Pine Grove

Event Description:

Andre Weltman, local historian and chairman of the Friends of Pine Grove Furnace will speak about iron company waterwheels & water races. Many of the old water supply channels are still visible in or near Pine Grove Furnace State Park but are not recognized by visitors. Operation of the iron company’s water-powered grist mill will be featured.

If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit. With at least seven days’ notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for programs.

For program questions or accommodations, contact Angela at

pinegrovefurnaceeeprograms@pa.gov or 717-486-7174

Bilingual translator will be present. 

 

 

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Andre Weltman, historiador local y presidente de Friends of Pine Grove Furnace, hablará sobre las ruedas hidráulicas y las carreras de agua de las empresas de hierro. Muchos de los antiguos canales de suministro de agua todavía son visibles en el Parque Estatal Pine Grove Furnace o cerca de él, pero los visitantes no los reconocen. Se presentará el funcionamiento del molino impulsado por agua de la compañía siderúrgica.

Si necesita alojamiento para participar en las actividades del parque debido a una discapacidad, comuníquese con el parque que planea visitar. Con al menos siete días de antelación, hay intérpretes disponibles para los programas para personas sordas o con problemas de audición.

Si tiene preguntas sobre el programa o adaptaciones, comuníquese con Angela al

pinegrovefurnaceeeprograms@pa.gov o 717-486-7174

Estará presente un traductor bilingüe.

Parque Estatal Pine Grove Furnace, Anfiteatro (Estacionamiento disponible en el estacionamiento para el segundo automóvil en Bendersville Rd) 1100 Pine Grove Road, Gardners, PA 17324



Event Hosts:
Pine Grove Furnace State Park

Date & time:
September 20, 2024  -   July 20, 2024
7pm  -  until finished

Location:
Pine Grove Furnace State Park
1100 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA, 17324

Open to the Public:
Yes

Cost:
Free

Questions: For Questions about this event, please contact Tasha Ferris with PA Parks and Forests Foundation at 717-236-7644 or TFerris@PAParksAndForests.org.



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