A local historian will summarize decades of research into the life of Robert H. Coleman and the Coleman family at a free lecture titled “Memories that Linger” at Cornwall Manor.
Bruce Chadbourne will give the presentation 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13. The discussion will delve into work conducted on the Colemans by the late John and Margery Feitig, whose research has been added to the archives at the historic Cornwall Iron Furnace.
Chadbourne, who writes historical articles for LebTown as well as the Mount Gretna Historical Society, has been cataloging the Feitigs’ materials for over five years.
He is a retired bivocational Christian minister who began his career as an officer in the U.S. Nuclear Navy, followed by anti-submarine engineering and program management, according to a release. He taught corporate education around the country while earning his ministry license, serving as a Bible instructor, hospice worker, and assistant pastor.
Chadbourne moved to Cornwall Manor six years ago while continuing to serve in the ministry at Cornwall Manor and the Lebanon Rescue Mission. He also volunteers as a tour guide and researcher at Cornwall Iron Furnace.
His lecture, hosted by the Friends of Cornwall Iron Furnace, will be held in the Freeman Auditorium at Cornwall Manor. The lecture will also be available online via Zoom. (Pre-registration is required only for Zoom participants.)
Mike Emery, site administrator at the furnace, will moderate a brief discussion at the end of the presentation.
Admission to the presentation is free, although donations are accepted.
Read all of Bruce Chadbourne’s ‘Who knew? Robert H. Coleman, Florida Man’ series
There comes a time each year when snowbirds fly south to Florida. This is the story of one man, Robert H. Coleman, who made the journey.
Part 1 of this series on the curious life and legacy of Robert H. Coleman examined the circumstances that lured him to risk his vast fortune in Florida.
Part 2 looked at Robert H. Coleman’s upbringing and education, and the early passions that came to play a huge role in his life and career.
Part 3 explored the full scope of all Coleman’s activities in Lebanon County during his “busy decade.”
Part 4 looked at how Coleman’s Florida exploits led to his undoing.
Part 5 covered how Coleman found sanctuary in Saranac Lake.
And a footnote told about an unfortunate case of more grief that Coleman endured late in life.
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