Published November 27. 2023 12:59PM
The Nesquehoning Historical Society will hold two Christmas Presentations featuring musician Dave Matsinko and historian Vince Hydro.
Matsinko’s performance will include selections on various acoustic instruments of music reflecting the heritage of our local area.
Hydro will display images of Christmas from days gone by including:
• Travelling Christmas musicians, the Jaslickari and Tamburitzans.
• Christmas at the famous Mansion House Hotel.
• Mauch Chunk’s Dr. B.S. Erwin and his Christmas Putz.
• Mauch Chunk’s Happy Sam and his Christmas Tree.
The showings will take place at 6 p.m. on Dec. 4 and 1 p.m. on Dec. 9.
These events will take place at the NHS Museum, 157 W. Railroad St., Corner of Ratcliff and Railroad Sts. in Nesquehoning.
This event is open to the public free of charge, although donations to the Historical Society are always welcome.
A photo of Mauch Chunk covered in snow. This is one of many historical photos historian Vince Hydro will show during his presentation at the Nesquehoning Historical Society on Dec. 4 and 9. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO