America’s 250th Anniversary
To celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary, Allison-Antrim Museum has chosen from its collections five of the oldest documents, plus a photograph taken on January 6, 1902, when the Liberty Bell train stopped in Greencastle’s square. Additionally, a model of Independence Hall is displayed. It was created by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1937. The oldest document is the Governor James Logan document which was signed on March 10, 1716 – 310 years ago.
Allison-Antrim Museum is open Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 am to 2 pm, Thursday and Friday, noon to 4 pm, and Saturday, 11 am to 1 pm. The facility is wheelchair accessible.
For more information, call the Museum at 717-597-9010.
There is no charge for admission, but donations are greatly appreciated.
Franklin County 250 Bell
The Franklin County 250 Bell, part of the America250PA celebration, is currently on display at The Allison-Antrim Museum in Greencastle.
Visitors can view the bell in person on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from noon to 4 pm and Saturday 10 am to 2 am. For more information about the 250th celebration, visit www.america250pa.org.
The bell was moved to Allison-Antrim Museum on August 1 from the Antrim Township 250th event held on July 31 at the Township Park.
