# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Forged in Northeast Pennsylvania: 250 Years of American Innovation
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: A free lecture by Ken Okrepkie, Regional Manager at Ben Franklin Technology Partners of NEPAAbout this EventFor more than 250 years, Northeastern Pennsylvania has helped power the nation.Join us for a compelling evening of stories tracing our region’s economic evolution — from the first commercial coal mine near Pittston in 1775 to today’s diversified economy.Learn how coal transformed industry and home heating, how the Scranton brothers’ iron forge helped launch America’s railroad system, and how by 1890 our region produced one-third of the nation’s silk. Discover the legacy of lumber, oil and natural gas in the Northern Tier, and the brewing traditions that date back to 1829.Through booms, busts, and reinvention, our communities have adapted — building a modern economy rooted in technology, manufacturing, healthcare, and service industries.Come explore the industries that shaped our past — and continue to influence our future.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pittston/forged-in-northeast-pennsylvania-250-years-of-american-innovation/100001984383666966
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Pittston
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: WVIA Public Media Studios
- **lat**: 41.2935437
- **long**: -75.775214
- **full address**: WVIA Public Media Studios, 100 WVIA Way, Pittston, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Forged in Northeast Pennsylvania: 250 Years of American Innovation being held?
  - **A:** Forged in Northeast Pennsylvania: 250 Years of American Innovation takes place on Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm at WVIA Public Media Studios, 100 WVIA Way, Pittston, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Forged in Northeast Pennsylvania: 250 Years of American Innovation?
  - **A:** Forged in Northeast Pennsylvania: 250 Years of American Innovation is organized by WVIA Public Media.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Forged in Northeast Pennsylvania: 250 Years of American Innovation is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Pittston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Forged in Northeast Pennsylvania: 250 Years of American Innovation sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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