On Tuesday, September 9, at 7 p.m., L. Susan Wentzel and Michael A. Trump will give a visual presentation entitled: “A History of the Cornwall Estate: The Heart of Cornwall’s Ironmasters.” Spanning well over two centuries of history, their program will focus on the families that once resided in the mansion, as well as highlight the various buildings that encompass the grounds of the former ironmasters’ estate. The presentation will include many historical images to help tell the story of various individuals who lived and exhibited a privileged lifestyle and helped change the face of Cornwall to what it is today.
L. Susan Wentzel, artist, author, educator, historian, historic preservationist, and life-long resident of Cornwall Pennsylvania is well-known for her original watercolor paintings of the historic buildings of Cornwall. Susan earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Art Education from Millersville University and a Masters Degree in Art from Kutztown University. A retired art teacher at the Cedar Crest Middle School in the Cornwall-Lebanon School District and former Adjunct Professor at Lebanon Valley College, Susan continues to pursue her passion for Cornwall History through her Cornwall paintings, which are featured at the Cornwall Iron Furnace and on the covers of the “Communities of Cornwall Across Time” publications, which she co-authored with Michael Trump. Susan is the president of the Cornwall Historical Alliance and a board member of the Friends of Cornwall Iron Furnace, where she is the chairwoman of the Cornwall Iron Furnace Signage Panels Committee. These panels, featuring the history of Cornwall can be seen throughout the community. Susan, along with her husband, Michael, and two children, Elizabeth and Mark, have been very fortunate to reside at Cornwall in an historic carriage house which they lovingly preserved.
Michael A. Trump, educator, historian, author, artist, and historic preservationist is a resident of Rexmont, Pennsylvania. He is well-known for his knowledge of local history, historic presentations, collection of historic photographs, and original hand-drawn Christmas cards depicting various buildings in his hometown. Michael earned an Associate Degree from Harrisburg Area Community College, a Bachelor in Elementary Education from Millersville University, and a Masters Degree in Science Education from Lebanon Valley College. A sixth-grade teacher at Cedar Crest Middle School in the Cornwall-Lebanon School District, Michael continues to pursue his passion for preserving Cornwall History through his publications: “Communities of Cornwall Across Time,” a historic guide of the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, a calendar highlighting the life of Robert H. Coleman, “The Colemans: Lebanon’s Royal Family,” and “A Driving Tour of Lebanon County.” Michael is a board member of the Lebanon County Historical Society, Historical Preservation Trust of Lebanon County, and a charter member of the Friends of Cornwall Iron Furnace, where he currently serves on the board as vice president.
The Cornwall Iron Furnace Associates is hosting this presentation on Tuesday evening, September 9th, at 7 p.m. both in-person at Freeman Hall at Cornwall Manor and on Zoom.
Registration is required for online attendance. To register for the virtual lecture please go to:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_96_snDePTjuhaIdcLIkokg
This presentation is offered at no cost to attendees, but donations are greatly appreciated.
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