The Millersville Area Historical Society invites the public to a musical presentation, "Songs and Stories of Old Canal Days," at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, in Millersville's Municipal Center, 100 Municipal Drive. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. and lock at 9:15 a.m.

The presenter will be retired school teacher Matthew Dodd, who has been an active musician for approximately 40 years, playing in rock 'n' roll bands and performing solo in his historical folk music shows. The Mechanicsburg-area resident also teaches guitar lessons.

Dodd, playing the character of an old boatman, will sing songs and tell stories related to the life and times of canal boatmen and their families from around 1820 to 1850. Audience members will be able to examine a photo display of canal life, as well as several models of canal boats. A question-and-answer session will close the presentation.

Although admission is free, donations are appreciated. For more details, contact Phil Gerber at 717-872-8837 before 5 p.m. or at pge8507@aol.com.