Haborcreek Satellite: 'America's Early Frontier: Economic History of Northwestern Pennsylvania (1753-2024)' – Diving into Haborcreek Chapters
From the early French forts, commerce on Lake Erie, and the oil boom to today's new technology and tourism industry, northwestern Pennsylvania's economy comes alive in a new and unique history by JES Decadian Scholar Dr. Judy Lynch. This was America's earliest frontier from colonial times to the American Revolution and the early days of a new nation. It soon confronted industrialization, immigration, world wars, and evolving transportation, while constantly changing to adapt to new challenges. The book is filled with stories of triumph, transformative change, and sometimes abrupt endings to what once seemed unshakable. Join Dr. Lynch and the book's editor and JES Publications Director Pat Cuneo as they dive into the history and impact specific to local areas throughout the region.
Location: Harborcreek Township Building – 5601 Buffalo Road, Harborcreek, PA 16421
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 30, 6-7:30PM
Admission: FREE
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Judith Lynch, Ph.D. has been a board member of the Jefferson Educational Society since its inception and served as its first chairwoman. She is the Jefferson’s inaugural Decadean Scholar. From 2004 to 2017, Dr. Lynch served as Associate Professor of Political Science and History at Mercyhurst University, and from 2002 to 2004, she taught at Allegheny College and was part of the Civic Engagement Institute. Prior, she worked as an analyst for the CIA and served for 20 years as Erie County Executive. She received her Doctorate with Distinction in Political Science in 2001 from the University of Pittsburgh and her M.A. in Social Studies from Gannon University. Her undergraduate degree, a B.A. in History and Political Science, is from George Washington University.
