Heritage Downloads
My History Is America’s History This free eBook, “My History Is America’s History: 15 Things You...
The Heritage Trail
A stroll along the James P. Bressler Heritage Trail on Canfield Island is invigorating and educational. It’s...
School Days
Working with Muncy Historical Society and the students (past and present) of Muncy Jr/Sr High School, historian Robin...
Pennsylvania’s Forests
Pennsylvania’s forests reflect a history of choices — from peaceful coexistence between humans and the forests to the...
Lumber Heritage
The Lumber Heritage Region holds a key to the rich heritage of Pennsylvania’s forests–from the struggles of the...
Shawn Gardner
Artisan Shawn Gardner, of Fair Chase Designs, presents on prehistoric technology and Native American art. This is...
Barbara Barnes
Barbara Barnes’ art vessels reflect a keen appreciation for nature in shapes and colors. She uses interactive...
Joy McCracken
Joy McCracken is a spinning and weaving expert. McCracken demonstrates the craft of creating fabric from animal hair...
Muncy Historical Society
Muncy Historical Society and Museum of History, a not-for-profit, all volunteer organization founded in 1936, focuses...
A Monument to Exodusters
DUNLAP, Kansas — On a lonely, country road in Dunlap, Kan., a monument soars. An engraved stainless steel...
My History Is America’s
If you’ve ever wanted to know who you are and where you came from, you’re not alone. More than 100...
Sunday Grit
Make room on the shelf for another book about local history. Written by author Robin Van Auken and published by Ogden...

I am a writer and educator, specializing in historic topics. I have 25+ years as a journalist, working for daily and weekly newspapers in Florida and Pennsylvania. I am the author and co-author of 10 books on regional history, including "Play Ball! The Story of Little League Baseball."
I teach communication and anthropological archaeology at Lycoming College. I also direct the summer youth program, Lycoming College for Kids & Teens.








