Allison-Antrim Museum Speaker: Ben Thomas Jr.

Allison-Antrim Museum, 365 South Ridge Avenue, Greencastle, Pennsylvania 17225 will hold its monthly speaker meeting on Thursday, April 11, 2024, in the German Bank Barn beginning at 7 p.m.  The facility is wheelchair accessible.

How did radio come to Greencastle?  What actually happened behind the microphone during those 30 years?  How did Ben Thomas Sr. get started in radio?  The golden days of radio in the Greencastle-Antrim community began in 1967 when WKSL, 94.3 FM, went on the air.  Ben Thomas, Jr will talk about the 30 wonderful years that WKSL filled the airwaves 24 hours a day.  The radio station was built by Ben Thomas Sr. and Roy Grove.  Stories will be shared of WKSL radio personalities “Cousin Harry," “Big Bad Burt,” “Shelly and Don,” Greg Hoover, and dozens of other men and women who entertained and inspired the community during those golden years. Guests will even hear the story of an interview with a rookie baseball player known as Cal Ripken Jr.

There is no admission fee, but donations are greatly appreciated.  For more information, please visit greencastlemuseum.org, on Facebook, or call 717.597.9010.