1897 Isaac Worrall Tree Inscription

May 31, 2016 by

This spring, we learned about an 1897 inscription on an American Beech tree in Glen Providence Park! Research into its author revealed...

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Scroggie Shingle Mill

Mar 30, 2015 by

Our first clue of a mill having been in “Scroggie Valley,” now Glen Providence Park, was in local historian Dr. Anna Broomall’s...

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A Halloween Birthday for Glen Providence Park!

Oct 31, 2012 by

George and Eleanor Butler donated the land for Glen Providence Park in the summer of 1935, and its final approval was reported in the...

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History of 3rd Street Bridge/Dam

Feb 20, 2012 by

The history of the 3rd Street Bridge/Dam project is complicated. In order to give some context for those interested in the project, we...

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Annotated Trail Map!

Nov 18, 2011 by

It’s our historically annotated trail map!  These are not official trail and place names- they are whimsical names based on our...

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“Witches Ride”

Oct 31, 2011 by

This is an actual 19th century Witch Story that takes place in and around Glen Providence Park! This story was found among the papers...

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Glen Providence Ghosts!

Oct 2, 2011 by

Yes, this is an actual 18th century ghost story that takes place in Glen Providence Park! This story was found among the papers of...

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Historical Maps!

Sep 17, 2011 by

    Like old maps? We sure do!  Here are six  maps we have found of the land that is now the park, from 1683 to 1909. ...

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