Pennsylvania Veterans Museum reopens in August
MEDIA » Pennsylvania Veterans Museum will reopen its doors at noon Friday, Aug. 6, after a long closure due to the coronavirus. The museum is located at 12 E. State St., Media, in the lower level of the historic Media Armory, beneath Trader Joe’s.
The museum first opened its doors on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2005, and was open continuously until the COVID pandemic. Originally designed to be a museum on World War II history, it has changed its exhibits over the years and added a Korean War Exhibit, and the new and powerful Vietnam War Exhibit.
The museum’s ongoing mission is to preserve, promote, and protect the legacy of all veterans, and to educate the public, especially the youth, about the sacrifices that Pennsylvania veterans made in times of war and conflict to keep America safe and free.
The museum features personal memorabilia, military artifacts, and kiosks that present powerful video interviews with local men and women who describe their experiences serving in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Tours are provided by knowledgeable veteran volunteers, who also share their military experiences with visitors.
The museum has produced several acclaimed documentary films for school students on World War II, Vietnam, and Women in the Military. These films are available on the museum’s website, www.paveteransmuseum. org, along with lesson plans which are available free to all educators. Also on the website are powerful interviews from local Vietnam veterans and descriptions of various aspects of the Vietnam War.
The museum is looking forward to re-opening and welcoming back school classes, scout troops, veterans groups and everyone who is interested in learning about the history of the United States military. Starting with its re-opening on Aug. 6, the museum will be open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 610- 566-0788.
Red Cross holds blood drive at OLPH
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive with Our Lady of Perpetual Help and the Knight of Columbus, Marian Council #3753 at the OLPH Parish Hall,
2131 Franklin Ave., Morton, 2-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12.
The Red Cross has stated there is a nationwide shortage that threatens people being treated for trauma, surgeries and cancer. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood.
For an appointment, call the Red Cross at 1-800-7332767.
Amvets post offer crab feast tickets, hall rentals, opportunity to support troops
Harold Paul Saks, Amvets Post 118 will hold a crab feast, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19. Cost is $35 which includes full menu of crabs, hamburgers, hot dogs, desserts, salads, soda, beer, water and more. Everyone is invited to bring friends, family and make the event a party. No take-out will be available.
Tickets are limited and none will be sold at the door. Deadline for tickets is Sept 12. For tickets call the post 610-543-9551 after 4 p.m. daily or Howard Bilbee, chairman, 215-6301011, or Harry Mirra, 610543-2982.
The AMVETS and VFW #928 in Folsom are working together to send monthly care packages to troops stationed throughout the world. The veterans need monetary donations for shippinbg, as well as snacks, candy, CDs and many other items for the care packages. Both the AMVETS and VFW posts’ halls are always available for rentals to everyone. Membership is also available for veterans and nonveterans.
To donate to the care packages or for more information about hall rentals, call Harry at 610-543-2082.
Register now for Delco News Network events
Delco News Network will host the following events this year:
• Town Talk Newspapers will hold a giant Flea Market will be held at Delaware County Community College, Route 252 and Media Line Road, Marple, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Aug.
29. Spaces are $60 or $110 for a double space. Space reservations are now being accepted. Rain date is
Sept. 12.
• Super Sunday in Media, coordinated by Town Talk Newspapers, will take place Sept. 19. Spaces are limited and repeat vendors are given priority. Spaces are $150, and can be reserved now. The rain date is Sept. 26.
• Town Talk’s fall flea market is planned at Delaware County Community College, Route 252 and Media Line Road, Marple, Sunday, Oct. 3. Spaces are $60 or $110 for a double space. The rain date is Oct. 10.
• The 56th Annual Media Art Exhibit and Craft Fair will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3 on State Street in Media. Artists and fine crafts people can apply now for the opportunity to feature their artwork on State Street. The show seeks applicants who are quality woodworkers, sculptors, weavers, jewelers, potters and other fine craft artists. The deadline to apply is Aug. 1. To get an application, visit www.delconewsnetwork.com, as soon as possible to insure inclusion in the show. The show’s rain date will be Oct. 10.
Spaces are limited and sell out quickly at all Town Talk events. The only way to guarantee a spot is to register early in advance. The prices listed for the flea markets are for non-business vendors only. Businesses must call or e-mail for business rates. For more information, or to register for any of these events, email towntalkevents@yahoo.com or call 610-9152253.
Newlin Grist Mill presents ‘History at Work’ series
Get a closer look at trades of the eighteenth century during Newlin’s “History at Work” series, beginning 10 a.m. Saturday, July 31. This year, the program takes place on the last Saturday of the month from July through October, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Planned demonstrations will include: July – Millwrighting; August Soap-making; September –Blacksmithing; and October - Food Preservation.
“History at Work” is free and open to the public of all ages. Demonstrations this season will not include hands-on participation and will be socially distanced for health and safety
The Newlin Mill Complex, also referred to as The Newlin Grist Mill, is a water-powered gristmill on the west branch of Chester Creek near Concordville. The Grist Mill was built in 1704 by Nathaniel and Mary Newlin and operated commercially until 1941.
For more information on Newlin Grist Mill, 219 Cheyney Rd., Glen Mills, call 610-459-2359 or visit https://newlingristmill.org.