behind to drive artillery trucks in France. It was fascinating to see the generations of folks who served their country in times of need, at home and abroad. From antique weaponry to uniforms and more, this is one of the largest, best organized military collections in PA. In the Business and Industry Room, we found a huge array of local history, not limited to the iron heritage of the area. A huge advertising banner from the old Grange dominates the far wall and the room is filled with all sorts of items – all neatly organized and displayed beautifully. There’s so many unique items and tidbits of history here. And the folks at the Montour County Historical Society are excellent stewards of those things. I learned more about our local history and how it applied to the beginning of our nation in a single visit here than I ever learned in school. This is site that everyone should visit, especially now as we are on the cusp of our nation’s 250 birthday. It is humbling to remember where we have come from and think about of the genuine challenges of the future. Looking back, we can sometimes see our way forward. The Montgomery and Boyd Houses are open every Sunday through October for tours. You can contact the Montour County Historical Society at 570-271-0830 and learn more on their website, montourcountyhistoricalsociety.org. P.S. - Remember at the beginning when I said I am a quinquagenarian? I’m still not telling you what that means; if you want to know how old I am, you’ll just have to look it up. But living in these parts keeps me young at heart. We’ll see you out there! •
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