Historic Mines in the Pottstown Vicinity

Laura Justiniano

When:
September 18, 2017 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
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Where:
568  High Street
Pottstown PA 19464

Pottstown Historical Society Program

September 18, 2017 AT 7:00 PM

 

The Pottstown Historical Society will host a presentation on Monday, September 18, 2017, at 7:00 pm by Ronald A. Sloto on the historic mines in the Pottstown vicinity.

 

Ron is an honorary professor and curator of the West Chester University Mineral collection, as well as researcher into the mineralogy of southeastern PA.  His background includes more than 40 years as a hydrologist with the U.S. Geological Survey. He has published the popular Mines and Minerals of Berks County and Mines and Minerals of Chester County, as well as more than 80 technical and scientific papers and books.

 

The history of Pottstown is the history of mines, forges, furnaces, and their workers. Cast iron stoves, bridges, and all other necessities of the industrial revolution had their origin in our ground. Ron will provide an engaging evening of information and education for all.

 

Location: Pottstown Historical Society, 568  High Street, Pottstown PA 19464. Tel 610-970-7355. The program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.