DUBOIS – The DuBois Area Historical Society is hosting the Buffalo & Susquehanna Railroad Symposium on Aug. 4-5 at the Clarion Hotel, located at 1896 Rich Hwy., DuBois.
The cost of the symposium is $45 for the Friday and Saturday presentations, which includes lunch and buffet supper Saturday. An additional $15 will include Friday evening’s social hour hors d’oeuvres prepared by The Depot at Dr. Doolittles.
Speakers will focus on the history and impact of the B&S Railroad and the Cascade Coal & Coke Co., in the DuBois area. The B&S Railroad complex was located in the vicinity of the DuBois Social Security Office and Martin’s Plaza.
The B&S Railroad later merged with the B&O Railroad. Displays and train memorabilia will also be onsite.
For more information, please call the DuBois Area Historical Society at 814-371-9006 and leave a message to request a reservation form. The form can also be printed at www.duboishs.com.
Mail reservation and payment by July 7 to Laura Lynn Yohe, P.O. Box 327, Big Run, PA 15715. Payment may be made to the DuBois Area Historical Society by check or money order only; no credit card payments can be accepted.
Additional information will also be provided by Laura Lynn Yohe at llywriter@verizon.net (use B&S Railroad in subject line) or at 814-427-5259 to leave a voicemail message.
