Civil War PA Road Show
May 26 – May 31, 2011

The story of PA’s role in the great conflict… a 53-foot expandable trailer with interactive exhibits and special programming on the Keystone State’s vital role in the war. It is an emotionally powerful mobile exhibit experience with interconnected programs that focus on the ways the War transformed the lives of Pennsylvanians and their communities.

Civil War Quilts and Care Packages: Support from the Women at Home
Friday, May 27, 2011
7 p.m.

Women throughout Pennsylvania and the nation rose to meet the challenge of collecting supplies, money and producing materials needed to equip the Union Army. Ann Diseroad tells the story of the U.S. Sanitary Commission, a civilian organization which provided millions of dollars worth of food, clothing and medical supplies to Union soldiers.

“Dear Home”
Sunday, May 29, 2011
7 p.m.

John Rissell badgered his parents to let him enlist with his Muncy friends. In more than 120 letters “home” Rissell captured his time in camp, time on what seemed like endless marches, and on the battlefield. His letters convey tremendous pride in his comrade’s bravery along with incredible sorrow in the loss of so many friends.

Muncy Cup Golf Tournament
Saturday, June 11, 2011
8:30 a.m.

Shotgun start at White Deer Golf Course. Co-sponsored with the Muncy Kiwanis Club, the event features door prizes, men's and women's contests, net & gross tournament prizes; optional skins game.

Quilt Show – 7th Annual
Friday, July 15, 2011,
4 – 9 p.m.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
10 a.m.– 4 p.m.

The Muncy Quilt Show is an opportunity to enjoy antique, traditional and new quilts, representing virtuously all styles. Each year the event is a showcase of stunning hand and machine workmanship; appliqué and quilting techniques, reflecting broad-based originality. The antique and vintage quilts set this Show apart from most other quilt shows. The 2011 Quilt Challenge, “Civil War Quilt,” is open to all. Details are available by following this link: Quilt Show Challenge 2011
This year’s Show includes several special exhibits, including Civil War Era Quilts surrounding several pristine pieces from the privately-owned Colonel Eckman military collection, including a “presentation” hand-hooked rug. Ann Diseroad will also exhibit her U S Sanitary Commission quilt reproductions.

Lectures: Special Women of the Civil War Era
Saturday, July 16, 2011

11 a.m. Louisa May Alcott: Writer, Abolitionist & Child of the New Education
3 p.m. Clara Barton: Civil War Nurse & Founder of the American Red Cross
Pat Jordan, professional singer-actor, published writer and director, will present two different one-woman living history plays.

Community Rummage Sale
Friday, Aug. 12, 2011,
9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011,
9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 15, 2011,
9 a.m.–3 p.m.

You'll enjoy spectacular finds at our indoor, air conditioned Community Rummage Sale held at the Muncy Historical Society Museum, 40 N. Main Street, Muncy, PA.

Antiques Show 2011
Friday, Aug. 26, 2011
5:30–9 p.m. (Opening Night Reception)
Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011
9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Diversity and quality are the foundation of this juried, indoor 37th annual show of an impressive range of antiques: 19th and 20th century furniture, fine porcelain and glass, stoneware & pottery, quilts & textiles, estate jewelry, folk art, primitives & Americana, smalls & accessories.
To commemorate the sesquicentennial of the Civil War, this year’s special exhibit is “Weapons Through Time, 1740-1860s”- our American heritage expressed through a pristine collection of weaponry on loan from a private collection.
Held at Geringer Social Hall, 213 N Main St, Muncy, PA 17756, directions to the air-conditioned facility are: I-180 to Muncy exit 13A, Rte 405 to traffic light, turn right on North Main Street, go five blocks to Geringer Social Hall on the right, Muncy, Pa. Click here for a Google Map and Driving Directions >>

Historic Homes & Garden Tour
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Noon to 4 p.m.

Civil War properties that have a story to tell will be highlighted this year. Consider spending a weekend in Historic Muncy and tour a medley of unique and notable historic properties and special exhibits. This year’s exhibits will feature Muncy-area Civil War-related memorabilia and a “presentation” exhibit from a private collection. Includes light refreshments and living history events.

5th Annual Artist Exhibition & Sale
Friday, Nov. 4, 2011
5:30–9 p.m. (Opening Night Reception)
Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011
11 a.m.–3 p.m.

This regional, invitational art show features a rich and varied collection of original works by accomplished artists in diverse media, including photography, oil painting, jewelry, fashion, pottery, woodworking, quilting, ceramics, watercolor, sculpture, home décor and accessories. Attend the Friday Opening Night Reception and meet the artists. This year’s show also will include a special exhibit area of artwork produced during the Civil War era

Christmas Reading
Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011,
10 a.m.

For the children in all of us, the ever-popular reading of Clement Clarke Moore’s holiday story is held at the Muncy Historical Society Museum, 40 N. Main St., Muncy. Santa Claus is known to attend and hot chocolate and cookies are served after the reading. The society's Museum Shop will be open for holiday shopping ideas.

If you can't attend, read the poem here.

Society Meetings
March 13, 2011, 2:30 p.m., Michael A. Riley presents “General John Fulton Reynolds”

April 18, 2011, 7 p.m., John Deppen presents “General Winfield S. Hancock” (partnership with the East Lycoming Historical Society)

May 17, 2011, 7 p.m., David Richards’ “Life of the Civil War Soldier” (partnership with the Montgomery Area Historical Society)

September 11, 2011, 2:30 p.m., Robert Sandow’s “Deserter Country: Civil War Opposition in Pennsylvania”

October 10, 2011, 2:30 p.m., Repasz Band Concert