Posted January 12, 2017

 

Event Name

The Mystery of Duffy’s Cut – Death On The Railroad

 

Event Location

St. Philip Neri Catholic Family Life Center, East Greenville, Pa

 

Start Date and Time:

February 10, 2017 beginning at 7:00 pm Part 1

 

End Date and Time

February 24, 2017 beginning at 7:00 pm Part 2

 

Event Description

In 1832, 57 young men from Ireland boarded a ship to America, leaving behind an impoverished country in hopes of a better life. They arrived healthy and ready to work. Eight weeks later all 57 men were dead. Did they all die from a Cholera pandemic sweeping the area or did something more sinister lead to their demise?

 

Part 1 – Friday, February 10, 2017 Dr. Gene Halus will host a screening of the Duffy’s Cut documentary “Secrets of the Dead: Death on the Railroad” (duration 1 1/2 hours)

 

Part 2 – Friday, February 24, 2017 Dr. Bill Watson will present the history, archaeology and physical anthropology of the Duffy’s Cut dig site. (duration 1 1/2 hours)

 

A question and answer session will follow each presentation. Age level appropriate for 12 & up. Complimentary dinner begins at 6:00 pm.

Registration required. Cost is $5.00 per person. Call 215.679.2237 for further information.

 

Ticket URL (optional)

catholicfamilylifecenter.com