An Evening with Dr. Jared Frederick

Pennsylvania: An Eyewitness History

Friday, January 15
6:30 - 8:00pm

Experience the Pennsylvania saga, told by those who lived it. From early indigenous societies through technological revolutions, the commonwealth has witnessed heroism, heartache, and the pursuit of happiness. This rich, multigenerational tapestry is woven together with compelling memories ranging from the 1688 Germantown petition against slavery to the Battle of Gettysburg and beyond. Many of these tales have been forgotten in archives, tattered newspapers, and obscure memoirs.

Coinciding with his new eyewitness book on Pennsylvania history, Frederick will explore the dynamic forces that shaped the commonwealth before, during, and after the Civil War. A book signing will follow this engaging presentation discussing Pennsylvania's important past. 

Dr. Jared Frederick is the author of numerous books, including Dispatches of D-Day, Hang Tough, Fierce Valor (with Erik Dorr), and Into the Cold Blue. He has appeared on PBS, C-SPAN, and Turner Classic Movies. A former seasonal park ranger at Gettysburg National Military Park and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Frederick is now the host of Reel History on YouTube and a teaching professor of history at Penn State Altoona.

Admission is free, but advance registration is requested.