Seeking more affordable housing, a group of Jewish residents of Jerusalem bought land near Abu Dis in 1924. However, the 1929 riots quashed their plans, and only recently have researchers discovered proof of purchase.
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LOCK HAVEN Bring your acoustic instruments and your singing voice to Pickin’ and Singin’ at the Poorman Gallery, 352 E. Water St., Lock Haven on May 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of playing and singing old time tunes with the Maguires.
This is a free Second Sunday Program sponsored by the Historical Society to fulfill their mission to collect, preserve and share the history of Clinton County. Information on this program and upcoming events, membership, making a donation and research and can be found on our website www.clintonpahistory.org.
Hours for the Heisey House Museum are Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and beginning Memorial Day weekend Saturday summer hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.