Learn about Chester’s role in the Great War on Sept. 18
ROSE VALLEY » Chester Historical Preservation Committee presents a free lecture by J. Joseph Edgette, Ph.D., at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, at Hedgerow Theater, 64 Rose Valley Road, with the topic “Chester’s Role During World War I.”
The Great War was proclaimed as the war to end all wars. Though it was fought in Europe, first world war ancillary activities were very much in evidence in cities, towns, and hamlets throughout the United States to aide and support our Allies abroad. Each had something to offer to the War effort with Chester, Pennsylvania among many of those offering a lion’s share of generosity, contributory, and supportive involvement. Besides shipbuilding from the capital of the shipbuilding industry of the U.S., Chester was a supplier of arms, ammunition, other warrelated materials and services in addition to its most precious commodity, men and women to serve in the armed forces. This richly illustrated presentation will provide a descriptive narrative and discussion of the significant role Chester played during the war to end all wars.
J. Joseph Edgette, Ph.D., a native of Delaware County, holds the rank of Professor Emeritus and Folklorist Emeritus at Widener University where he was on the faculty of its Center for Education. Edgette was the university’s resident folklorist and served in various other capacities. He had the distinction of holding a joint appointment in both the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Human Service Professions.