Program on burning of Columbia-Wrightsville bridge set for June 27

LancasterHistory.org will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the burning of the Columbia-Wrightsville covered bridge with a special regional history colloquium Thursday, June 27.

Glenn Banner will present "Flames Across the Susquehanna" at LancasterHistory.org, 230 N. President Ave. There will be a social gathering with light refreshments at 4 p.m., followed by the presentation at 4:30.

The multi-media presentation will feature multiple historic photos and sound effects that capture a historic moment in the history of the county and the country that changed the direction of the Civil War.

The event is free.

For more information, call 392-4633, extension 113.

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