BHA Speaker Series: A Short History of the Bicycle

Fun on Two Wheels: A Short History of the Bicycle

This presentation will not be recorded.

Please note:

• Registration is optional, but is advised due to limited seating.
   
  • Registered patrons will have a seat.
     
  • Waitlisted patrons are invited to use standing room.
     
  • Walk-ins will be admitted if space allows
     
• Doors open at 6:30pm. Presentation begins at 7pm.
   

Description of the Program: The bicycle is an incredibly simple machine by today’s standards, but it took a long time to develop. We’ll trace the history of bicycles from 1815 to 1900, including the draisine, the velocipede, the boneshaker, the high wheel and the safety bicycle. We'll also discuss the social changes bicycles brought about for both men and women. On display will be a Columbia bicycle, the most modern of the year 1898, which lacks one of today’s most crucial bicycle elements.

Speaker Bio: David H. Chinery is a professional horticulturist and history enthusiast, and lives near Castleton, NY.

About This Series: The Town of Bethlehem Historical Association (BHA) has been incorporated as a not-for-profit membership organization since 1965. Along with upkeep of collections and exhibits at the Cedar Hill Schoolhouse Museum at 1003 River Rd. Selkirk, the BHA is pleased to continue its long tradition of presenting fall and spring series of talks by distinguished local speakers on a variety of topics designed to stimulate an appreciation of our historic heritage. This series of historical talks is presented through a partnership with the Town of Bethlehem Historical Association.

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*** We cannot hold two seats for one registration ***