The Guntersville Depot summer lecture series concluded Saturday, August 22 when Dale Strange presented a informative and interesting lecture about beekeeping. The lecture also gave a overview of the lives and behavior honey bees.
Congratulations to Jane Staton of Albertville who won the lecture raffle basket which included a jar of local honey from Dale’s beehives.
The summer lecture series concludes Saturday, August 22nd at 2:00 P.M. at the Historic Guntersville Train depot.
Dale Strange will present interesting information about “The Behavior and Lives of Honey Bees”. Plan to attend this free, informative lecture.
On July 25th, Wayne Hunt, the curator of the Boaz Legacy Museum, shared a captivating talk about John Paul Jones at a lecture that was well attended. The audience gained a deeper understanding of Jones’ life and the significant impact of this American Patriot during the Revolutionary War.
Don’t forget to save the date for August 22 at 2 p.m., when the summer lecture series wraps up with a lecture by Dale Strange on the fascinating world of honey bees!
The summer lecture series continues Saturday, July 25 at 2:00 P.M.
Wayne Hunt will present information about John Paul Jones and his famous ship the “Bonhomme Richard”. Plan to attend this informative lecture.
Today, July 18th,would be a good day to start your “Training”. The Guntersville Depot will be open from 1-4 P.M.
The Guntersville Train Depot Museum kicked off its Summer Lecture Series on June 27, 2026, with two engaging and informative presentations by Adam McBride and Deborah Belcher.
Deborah Belcher shared the history of the 167th Regiment, based in Guntersville, highlighting its service in the Pacific Theater during World War II. She also explained the vital role that trains—particularly those departing from Guntersville—played in transporting troops and military supplies throughout the war effort.
Adam McBride followed with an overview of the Pacific War, focusing on the difficult decisions faced by military leaders. He emphasized that wartime choices are rarely between good and evil, but are often a matter of choosing the least harmful option among difficult alternatives, offering a thoughtful perspective on the realities of war.
Be sure to mark your calendar for the next lecture by Wayne Hunt about revolutionary war figure John Paul Jones, at 2:00 P.M. July 25, 2026.
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