Join us for a lecture and film screening commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Bryn Athyn train wreck on Tuesday, February 15 at 7 PM.
On December 5, 1921, a horrific head-on collision between two passenger trains of the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad occurred, killing 26 passengers and crew members, and injuring 70 others. Most of the casualties came from the Newtown, Churchville, and Southampton communities.
This special evening – presented by the Newtown Historic Association – will begin with a screening of the documentary film The Bryn Athyn Train Wreck of 1921 by Thomas Lynskey, a local historical filmmaker.
The movie will be followed by a lecture by David Rowland, President of the Old York Road Historical Society. Rowland has been researching and lecturing on the Bryn Athyn Train Wreck for the past 15 years. He also leads the annual Pennypack Trust walking tour to the crash site.
Following the lecture, both speakers will be available to answer questions from the audience. This will be a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn more about this local tragedy and its connection to Newtown.
Proceeds from this special event benefit the Newtown Historic Association and the Newtown Theatre.
DETAILS
Tickets are $5 for everyone and available only at the box office right before the event.
All tickets are general admission.
Doors open at 6 PM and the event starts at 7 PM.