“AMISH GRACE AND THE REST OF US”
The outside world was startled by the Amish response to the killing of five Amish school girls in Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania. This presentation explores Amish forgiveness and its relevance to the non-Amish world. Presented by David Weaver-Zercher, Chair, Department of Biblical and Religious Studies, Messiah College.

"THE BUCKTAILS: CIVIL WAR SHARPSHOOTERS FROM PA”
The history of one of Pennsylvania’s most famous Civil War Regiments and excerpts from his seven-novel Bucktail series, will be discussed by Civil War Author, William P. Robertson

"THE BUCKTAILS’ ROLE AT GETTYSBURG”
The Bucktails’ role at the Battle of Gettysburg will be discussed by Civil War Author, William P. Robertson.

"BUTTERFLIES, BIRDS, AND OTHER CRITTERS"
How to set up habitats for butterflies, birds and other critters in your backyard with examples of flora and fauna from my backyard. Presentation will be given by Terry Neumyer.

“GENEALOGY AND GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS"
The resources available for a person just starting are numerous. Kathleen Hale, Government Documents Advisor and Richard Lindberg, Genealogy and Local History Librarian, will outline the places that one should look in starting their genealogical search and some of the resources available to researchers through the Federal Government.

“THE HORSESHOE CURVE: SABOTAGE AND SUBVERSION IN THE RAILROAD CITY"
Dr. Dennis P. McIlvay, Author, will tell a true story of the Nazi plot to destroy the Horseshoe Curve rail site near Altoona, PA in 1942. FBI’s arrest on July 1, 1942, of 225 Altoonans as suspected Nazi sympathizers.

MILTON HERSEHY SCHOOL – “OPPORTUNITITES OF A LIFETIME”
Power Point overviews of Milton Hershey School and recent enrollment growth, program changes and opportunities. Two current students will assist.

"POLAND POSSIBILITIES”
William E. Minsker, Professor, Wroglaw University of Economics, Wroglaw, Poland, will present on: Education-Project, Humanitarian, and Tourism possibilities in Poland.

“RARE AND MEDIUM RARE: PLANNING AN ENVIRONMENTAL BUILDING PROJECT"
An Introduction to the State Library of Pennsylvania, including History, Mission, Services and availability. The presentation will also include an overview of the state-of-the-art Rare Collections Library. This project includes standards for three different integrated storage environments, i.e. security, lighting, air quality, microbial filtration, fire suppression, temperature and humidity. This state-of-the-art approach is now being studied via a research grant awarded from IMLS and supported by the national Archives.

“IMPROVE YOUR LIFE WITH TAI CHI"
Ryan Lindsey and Laura Delaney, Arthritis Foundation, will talk about the history of Tai Chi, its impact on arthritis and a demo of some of the movements.

"WHAT’S YOUR STORY?"
Retired English teacher, Shirley McLaren, will provide hints on writing your memories for the benefit of your children and grandchildren.

“WHO WORE WHAT?"
Women’s fashions during the Civil War – 1858-1865. Louise Sis, Civil War Re-enactor, will present.