Solanco Historical Society will host a presentation on Saturday, March 16, at the society's archives building, 1932 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville. The free program will begin at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

Robert Frick will speak about industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Carnegie, born in Scotland in 1835, immigrated to the United States and worked in a cotton factory in Pittsburgh as a youth. He gained employment with the Pennsylvania Railroad, where he rose to be superintendent of the railroad in 1859. He transitioned to producing steel, and in less than 20 years, he had become the dominant force in that industry. After the sale of his steel company in 1901, he turned his attention to philanthropy.

Frick served for 45 years in the Lampeter-Strasburg School District - three years as a teacher and 42 years as an administrator. The district's first assistant superintendent, he spent his last 15 years as superintendent of schools. Since retiring, he has been drawn into the world of living American history. In addition to creating and presenting historical programs that are later rewritten as prose for publication, he serves as a guide for walking tours focusing on the history of Lancaster.