Venango County's Sherlock Holmes
Venango County Historical Society, Director’s Talk with Eric Cook
Robberies, Murders & Train Wrecks…
Join us for a Director’s Talk with the Venango County Historical Society’s Eric Cook as we uncover the life and career of Detective Thomas Furlong – a real-life sleuth who tackled robberies, murders, & train wrecks in Venango County!
Thomas Furlong (1844-1928) was a Civil War Union veteran, founder of the Furlong Secret Service Company (a competitor of the famous Pinkerton Detective Agency) & the first Chief of Police in Oil City, PA.
If you love true crime, detective stories, or local history, don’t miss this fascinating look at one of Venango County’s most intriguing figures!
Date and Time
Wednesday Jun 4, 2025
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Location
Oil City Public Library
2 Central Ave, Oil City, PA
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