A Respect for the Past. A Cornerstone for the Future. Chartered 1938.

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Programs the society typically offers are:

Monthly lecture series with guest speakers – Museum tours – Lawrence County Trivia Competition – Sports Hall of Fame – Fireworks exhibits – Ice cream social – Membership – Friends Dinner – Mistletoe Magic – Open House with Santa

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  • Open House with SANTA

    Lawrence County Historical Society 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

    Santa will visit the mansion to check out our decorations. He will visit with children and hand out our annual treat bags. And even better yet, the kids can have their picture taken with Santa. Free tours of the mansion included.

    Free
  • Mistletoe Magic – A Victorian Christmas party

    Lawrence County Historical Society 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

    Victorian Christmas decorations - A very special evening indeed! Join us for an evening of visual splendor, entertainment and delight! Tickets are only $30 per person Deadline to purchase: December 6, 2014

    $30
  • The Beginning of the End: D-Day & onward

    Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building) 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

    Our Veterans' Day program reflects on World War II from D-Day on June 6, 1944 through the end of WWII. We invite local veterans to join us and share their reflections.

    Free
  • STEEL: a Live Event with Speaker Dale Perelman

    Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building) 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

    Iron & Steel Industries in Western PA The Lawrence County Historical Society will kickoff the new season with their first program of the fall on Wednesday, October 8th at 7pm, in the Greer-Clavelli Mansion, 408 N. Jefferson Street. Our speaker, Dale Perelman, will discuss his new book, "Steel." The book portrays the growth of the […]

    Free
  • Haunted History Walking Tour

    Lawrence County Historical Society 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

    Join us for New Castle’s Haunted History Walking Tour Friday - October 3 @ 7:00 pm OTHER HAUNTED TOUR DATES Saturday - October 4 @ 7:00 pmFriday - October 10 @ 7:00 pmSaturday - October 11 @ 7:00 pmFriday - October 17@ 7:00 pmSaturday - October 18 @ 7:00 pmFriday - October 24 @ 7:00 pmSaturday - October 25 […]

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  • 8th Annual Member & Friends Dinner

    Cascade Park Dance Pavillon 1928 East Washington Street, New Castle, PA, United States

    Historical Society to Recognize Stephanie Fulena at Annual Dinner Come join us September 13th for an evening of entertainment and friendship. > 6:00 pm Social Hour> 6:30 pm Buffet Dinner catered by the Faraone Brothers> BYOB – mixers available Honoree Stephanie Fulena has been working with the Historical Society for over twenty-five years. As a […]

    $25
  • Ice Cream Social & Fireworks too!

    Lawrence County Historical Society 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

    8:00 pm – ICE CREAM SOCIAL (stay after for the Fireworks)

    Free
  • When Forges Roared: Titans and Tradesmen of Lawrence County’s Industrial Revolution

    Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building) 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

    A New Exhibit After the Grand Opening, the exhibit runsTuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 11 am to 4 pmHolidays excludedExhibit Ends: October 8 Exhibit Dates Were:July 26, 29,31August 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 30September 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30October 2, 4, […]

    Free
  • Model Railroading: Children’s Program

    Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building) 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

    FREE EVENT - Children's program for all ages

    Free
  • A Controversial Skeleton: Intrigue & Arguments

    Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building) 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

    His was one of the most complete ancient skeletons ever found when it was discovered in 1996. It was also one of the most controversial. Over 9,000 years ago, a man died near the bank of the Columbia River in Kennewick, Washington. A stone projectile lodged in his hip. The skeleton triggered a nine-year legal battle […]

    Free
  • Antiques and Collectibles Appraisal Fair

    Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building) 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

    Join us for our FIRST ever Antiques and Collectibles Appraisal Fair. Check your attics, overstuffed closets, memorabilia sitting on your side table. Ever wonder how much it is worth? Need to resolve a "it's a precious treasure" versus "it's worth nothing" debate? A local antiques auctioneer and several antiques experts will be on site to do […]

    $2
  • Lawrence County Trivia Competition

    For updates, please check our Facebook page www.facebook.com/lawrencechs Event details will also be published in the New Castle News. Sets of cards are available for sale Read about the 2013 winners in New Castle News Online To see previous winners, visit our website Youth Education page

    Free
  • LCHS Sports Hall of Fame

    New Englander Banquet Center 3009 Wilmington Road, New Castle, PA, United States

    SPORTS HALL of FAME Purchase tickets NOW through our online store Purchase tickets by telephone: 724-658-4022 DEADLINE to purchase tickets is April 28. No ticket sales at the door.

    $28
  • American Cyanamid – 50th Anniversary of Blast

    Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building) 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

    50th Anniversary of the day of the American Cyanamid Powder Plant Explosion Presenter: Wayne Cole

    Free
  • Victorian Tea

    Lawrence County Historical Society 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

    Join us for a Victorian Tea in the Greer-Clavelli Mansion where you will be entertained by story master Bill Zeiger. You will be delighted with our dainty finger sandwiches, delicate cakes and scones topped with lashings of clotted cream. A special Easter omelet will be provided by Tin City Caters. Seating is limited to 24 […]

    $15
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