Skip to Main Content
Short Takes

A Short History of Harvey's Lake

For many generations, Harvey's Lake was one of the major attractions for the people of the

Aired 11/29/2023

Short Takes

A Short History of Harvey's Lake

11/29/2023 | 6m 8s

For many generations, Harvey's Lake was one of the major attractions for the people of the

Benjamin Harvey was a militia man during the American Revolution. On his way back from prison at Fort Niagara NY he discovered a large body of water, which was named after him. For many generations, Harvey's Lake was one of the major attractions for the people of the Wyoming valley where they went to swim, fish and enjoy the many attractions it had to offer.

Aired 11/29/2023

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

Short Takes is a local public television program presented by WVIA

Short Takes

A Short History of Harvey's Lake

11/29/2023 | 6m 8s

Benjamin Harvey was a militia man during the American Revolution. On his way back from prison at Fort Niagara NY he discovered a large body of water, which was named after him. For many generations, Harvey's Lake was one of the major attractions for the people of the Wyoming valley where they went to swim, fish and enjoy the many attractions it had to offer.

Aired 11/29/2023

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

How to Watch Short Takes

Short Takes is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.

Support for PBS provided by:

Short Takes is a local public television program presented by WVIA

Sign in with Email

or

Continue with GoogleContinue with FacebookContinue with Apple

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?