- Last Updated on Sunday, 28 August 2016 17:32
The Rostraver Township Historical Society met at the old Fells Church in regular meeting on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 6 p.m. The program at 7 p.m. was presented by Edward Falvo of the Elizabeth Twp Historical Society.
The topic was the Lewis & Clark Expedition in 1804 to find a land route to the Pacific Ocean. Mr. Falvo accompanied the expedition as the medical doctor, dressed in period clothing, and displayed many of the medicines used at that time. Mr. Falvo explained that Captain Lewis researched for approximately 18 months studying from various doctors that time period. Mr. Falvo displayed and discussed many of the remedies used and some derivatives that are still in use today. There were many picture albums of the 1804-1806 anniversary expedition on display for the members to view.
Chairman Charles McCormick will be presenting on September 8, 2016 at 7 p.m. Major John Brasuk of the 1st Virginia Calvary with his wife, Stormy, will give a program on Confederate Cavalry of the Civil War. Stormy will talk briefly on her role.
The public is always welcome for these historical programs at Rostraver Twp Historical Society
