Annual Heritage Lecture Series

OUR FINAL LECTURE

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15

"The Harp -- Its History and Music" -- Kirk Kupensky

Kirk Kupensky brought the sound of the harp to Old St. Luke's with a program of music evocative of this landmark's rich past. His nearly 25-year career as a harpist has been a diverse one, having studied with first chair harpists to the Cleveland, Berlin, and London Philharmonic Orchestras. This music-filled program consisted of works by Dowland, Chopin, Debussy, and others.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1

"The Religious Roots of America" -- Rev. Richard A. Pollard

The Founding Fathers created a nation unlike any, which had ever before existed in the history of the world. The Founders were influenced by the philosophical and religious ideas of their day and by the remembrance of traumatic events in Great Britain. This program started with the English/French situation in Europe, and considered the religious principles upon which our country was founded. The Rev. Pollard is both a lawyer and an Episcopal priest

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18

"My Life As An 18th ~ Century Native American Indian" -- As Reenacted by Tom Vecchino

We stepped back into 1755 and met Welthetowaco, a native American Indian, as reenacted by Tom Vecchio (bottom row, center). Mr. Vecchino showed us the frontier from a different perspective -- we learned how the first Americans lived, how they viewed whites moving into their lands and what the eastern natives thought of the Jesuits, the French, the British, the Highlanders, and the Longknives. Mr. Vecchino, along with his friends, allowd us to experience the look, the attitude, and the culture of the eastern Woodland Indians

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4

"Women of Westsylvania in Story and Song" -- Paula Purnell

The story of Southwestern Pennsylvania, historically known as Westsylvania, is marked by tough times, brutal conditions, and hard-won battles. The women of Westsylvania stood side-by-side with men, often leading marches or attending union meetings at great personal risk. Paula Purnell, Musician and Educator, presented the stories of these amazing women and the songs honoring their heroism and tenacity. Invited back by popular demand, this was Ms. Purnell's second appearance at Old St. Lukes.

Our May 4th lecture was courtesy of the Pennsylvania humanities Council. We are grateful for their continuing support

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