Middleburg/Mason-Dixon
Line Historical Society
Upcoming Events
Coming Up
Hey members and friends. September 17th will be our next and first meeting for the 2026-27 program year. Our program with Matthew Wedd promises to be informative and exciting. Matthew is Executive Director of Conococheaque Institute. Mr. Wedd will delve into the criminals of the 18th century. We will learn how society dealt with murders, thefts and the like in the early years using cases from England and the local region. We will take part in recreation of court cases, the role of the defendants, prosecutors and witnesses. The case/cases will be presented, and we will be the jury.
As a reminder, membership dues for the
September 26 thru August 27 season are due at the September meeting. Dues in the amount of $30 includes all persons within your household. A very good bargain. As always, we welcome new members and cherish your thoughts and interests.
Our programs are free and our snacks are something to write home about.
Hope to see you there!!
Note: Here's an opportunity you may be interested in! The Historical Society is looking for several persons who would like to serve on our Executive Board. Interested?
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MMDLHS P.O.Box 177 State Line, PA 17263
On The Horizon
Coming up for October 20, 2026 meeting at 7:00, we will enjoy a presentation by Susan Lyons. She will present: " Chambersburg's own
Martin R Delaney " Physician, Journalist, Highly Ranked African-American Field Officer in the Civil War, and Father of Black Nationalism.
Delaney, a free person of color was born in Charlestown, Virginia ( now W. VA ) but spent his formative years in Chambersburg. At 19 he walked to Pittsburgh to continue his education. One of three black men admitted to Harvard Medical School, but was turned away after white students and faculty protested. He dedicated his life to improving living conditions for his race.
