Author: John Hewitt

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Battle of Antietam Reenacted at Neshaminy State Park

On Saturday,  April 29th Neshaminy State Park hosted the 28th Annual Civil War reenactment of the 1862 Battle of Antietam.

A frankford resident, Lt. William C. Wilson, died at the battle at the age of 32.

Throughout the park, there were people buying and selling their wares inside tents.  North & South reenactors were marching and drilling their men for a battle that would take place later in the afternoon at the park.

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A good time was had by all and the weather was good also.

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Historical Society Hosts TTF Watershed

 Robin Irizary, Watershed Coordinator of Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership, Inc. spoke to people at the Frankford Historical Society on Tuesday April 11, 2017.

Robin showed maps and charts and a video about how important the watershed is to the Frankford community. After, there were questions and answers and refreshments.

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The next meeting of the Historical Society of Frankford will be on May 9th at 7:30 PM at 1507 Orthodox Street.