Zion 150th History Event

1 p.m. – Lawrenceville’s own Jim Wudarczyk will address the topic of “German Ethnicity and the Lawrenceville Experience.” The talk will demonstrate how the German quest to maintain their European roots led to the rise of several religious and cultural organizations. It will also show how the areas around 37th Street became one of several German enclaves in the City of Pittsburgh.

2 p.m. – Journey to the past with The Pittsburgh Historical Music Society Orchestra recreating concerts and experiences from colonial times through the Civil War. Lively and engaging performances include the music of gentile society as well as popular songs of the time.

3 p.m. – Dan Simkins, Avonworth Historical Society Board member, will give a full uniform lecture on the life of a doughboy, a WWI soldier.

12:30-2 and 3-4 p.m. – Zion’s church historian Rebekah Johnston will provide 15 minute docent tours of the church building.