Join us to celebrate Gallagher Township’s 175th Heritage Day!   

Historical artifacts on display, fun stories from locals on the history of the Irish Settlement, Prince Farrington’s property and tales of his bootlegging days, “Out Caldwell Way” chat with Clara Fritz, tours of the historic Caldwell Schoolhouse, delicious food, refreshments and more!

Open to the general public.

When:

Sunday, May 18, 2025
  11am – 5pm

Where:

Gallagher Township Building
11837 Coudersport Pike
Lock Haven, PA 177

Schedule:

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11:00 am
Welcome – William H. “Will” Mann, Chairman and Gallagher Township Board of Supervisors
Invocation
Pledge to Flag

11:15 -11:45 am
“One Room Rural Schools: One Room, One Teacher & Eight Grades” – Loretta Coltrane, Chair, Springer/Caldwell School Committee
Learn more about Caldwell School.

11:45– 12:15 pm  
Break – Look at exhibits & fire company vehicle, chat with friends, or enjoy food

12:15 – 1:00 pm    “Remembrances of Attending Caldwell School” – Warren Gottshall, attended Caldwell School from 1944-1952, Grades 1-8
Learn more about Caldwell School.

1:00 – 1:30 pm     “History about Names on the Blackboard” – Mary Copenhaver Hunter, former resident, Springer /Caldwell School Committee
Learn more about Caldwell School.

1:30 – 2:00 pm   
Break – Look at exhibits & fire company vehicle, chat with friends, or enjoy food

2:00 – 3:15 pm   
“Irish Settlement: The Lovett Family” – James “Jimmy” Lovette, descendant

3:15 – 3:30
Break – Look at exhibits & fire company vehicle, chat with friends, or enjoy food

3:30 – 4:30 pm    “Gallagher Township Folktales, Fables, Legends and Myths” – Earl Straley, Warren Gottshall, William “Bill” McCoy

4:30 – 4:50pm      Announcements – Will Mann Chairman  and Gallagher Township Board of Supervisors
Closing Prayer 

5:00 pm
Adjourn