2024 ORWIGSBURG EVENTS SCHEDULE
2024 FARMERS MARKET DATES- M&T LOT
Public programs, events, and museum opportunities. Celebrate the Orwigsburg Historical Society & Museum's 30th anniversary!
For more info contact Orwigsburg Historical Society & Museum: https://www.facebook.com/orwigsburghistory
109 East Mifflin Street
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
570-617-7809 ~ peanut1212@comcast.net
"Walking in Their Shoes: Heroes of the 48th Pennsylvania Infantry" presented by Ben Varner, Civil War Historian
Thursday, May 16th, 7:00 p.m.
Join Ben Varner, Civil War regimental historian and founder of the “Walking in Their Shoes Project,” as he tells the tale of the 48th Pennsylvania Regiment. These men, the “Schuylkill Regiment,” came from all over Schuylkill County and northern Berks and fought in some of the most storied battles of the Civil War. From New Berne to Antietam, Fredericksburg to Petersburg these were the men who put the “Crater” in the Battle of the Crater.
2024 Halloween Parade - Wednesday, October 23th, Rain date, Thursday, October 24th. Hosted by the Orwigsburg Lions Club
The Lion’s Club thanks all participants for helping to make this a safe, family-Friendly event for all.
The parade will start at 7:00 PM
Route: Margaret Ave to N Warren - W Market - S Franklin - W Independence St - S Warren and ends on E Market
COME BACK LATER FOR THE 2024 PARADE APPLICATION
For more information contact Mike Swenson at 570-617-6050 or mike1swenson@gmail.com
The floats, marchers and service vehicles will form on Margaret Avenue at 6:00 PM