Lackawanna Historical Society/Jersey Grays; James McKane; August 10 2026

James McKane, Commander of the 3rd New Jersey Battalion,the "Jersey Grays," Capt. Bloomfield's Co; living historyinterpreter, distinguished artisan, and an advisor for KenBurns' PBS documentary "The American Revolution."The Lackawanna Historical Society is hosting a specialReading Blue Mountain & Northern RR Co. train excursion,"Revolution on the Rails: The Birth of a Nation, the Rise ofa Railroad," traveling from Pittston to Tunkhannock alongSullivan's Trail on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The train willdepart from Pittston Station at 10 am and arrive at RiversidePark in Tunkhannock at 11 am, arriving back in Pittston at 2:30.There will be 18th century demonstrations by the Jersey Graysat Riverside Park, and the public is invitedto attend.Passenger tickets can be obtained on the Reading Northernwebsite under Special Events: www.rbmnrr-passenger.com/www.jerseygrays.org/ or find the Jersey Grays on [email protected]/