Historical Society Sets Program

The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley (HSCV) will hold its next educational program, "Artistic Features Enhancing Stove Plates," on Wednesday, May 25, at 7 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 E. Main St., Ephrata.

Richard Martin, a historical researcher from Penryn, will return to share his knowledge of the artistic designs used to enhance iron stoves. Martin will offer information on iron masters' identities, manufacturing data, and more.

The program is free and open to the public. The parking lot and entrance are located in the alley behind the church. For more information, visit http://www.cocalicovalleyhs.org or call 717-733-1616.

Other upcoming events, all on Wednesdays, include a field trip to Rock Ford Plantation on July 27; "Court Cavalier Anna Thoma of the Ephrata Cloister" on Aug. 24; a gathering to watch the Ephrata parade on Sept. 21; and "The Myths of the PA Dutch, Amish, Mennonite, and Anabaptist Cultures" on Oct. 26.

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