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The Story of Peter Geiser and His Revolutionary Threshing Machine

  • Waynesboro Area Industrial Heritage Museum 235 Philadelphia Avenue Waynesboro, PA, 17268 United States (map)

Join the Waynesboro Historical Society on Thursday, September 17, at 6:30 p.m. at the Waynesboro Industrial Museum for a free public presentation exploring the life and legacy of one of Waynesboro's most influential innovators.

Historian Ian Dawson of the Smithsburg Historical Society will present the fascinating story of Peter Geiser, a Waynesboro native whose groundbreaking threshing machine transformed agricultural manufacturing in the 19th century. Geiser's inventions not only shaped the economy of our local region but also helped modernize farming practices across the United States.

Learn how a small-town entrepreneur built a manufacturing enterprise that earned national recognition and left a lasting mark on American industry. This engaging lecture will examine Geiser's life, his innovations, and the far-reaching impact of his work.

Admission is free and open to the public. The presentation will be held at the Waynesboro Industrial Museum and is co-sponsored by the Waynesboro Historical Society and the Waynesboro Industrial Museum.

Date: September 17
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Waynesboro Industrial Museum
Admission: Free

Earlier Event: September 12
Oller House Hours
Later Event: September 19
Oller House Hours