Name: Sports Hall of Fame Dinner (2024)
Start: 2024-04-28T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-04-28T17:00:00-04:00
Location: New Englander Banquet Center

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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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April 2024
Sports Hall of Fame Dinner (2024)

April 28, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT

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

Event details Help us celebrate! HALL of FAME INDUCTEESAnthony Ascione (baseball)Doug Bleggi (baseball)Mary Beth Acker Brecker (track, cross-country)Paul Cameron (track, cross-country)Matt DeSalvo (baseball)David Hasson (football)Allan Jackson (football)Ryenn Micaletti (basketball)Toni Wimer Prejsnar (track, cross-country, volleyball)Gary Roth (basketball, baseball)Sarah Shaffer Harrison (softball) HALL of HONOR RECIPIENTAlberta Kelly ELLIS HOFFMAN MEMORIAL TEAM AWARD RECIPIENT1981 Wilmington Area School District […]

$40
1794 Whiskey Rebellion

April 20, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

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

Due to limited seating, reservations are strongly encouraged. The Lawrence County Historical Society’s Programs and Public Relations Committee is pleased to announce its upcoming ‘1794 Whiskey Rebellion’ speaker event. The 1794 uprising of farmers and distillers in Western PA was in protest of a whiskey tax enacted by the US Federal Government. Following years of […]

$5
March 2024
Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorneys

March 27, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT

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

Due to limited seating, reservations are strongly encouraged. The Lawrence County Historical Society’s Programs and Public Relations Committee is pleased to announce its upcoming "Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorneys" educational event. The event will explore these and other documents when considering one’s estate planning. Reed D. Hennon is an attorney with over 35 years’ […]

Free
February 2024
The Important Role of Western PA African Americans in the Civil War

February 21, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST

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

Due to limited seating, reservations are strongly encouraged. The Lawrence County Historical Society (LCHS), in recognition of Black History Month, is proud to present its upcoming speaker event, The Important Role of Western PA African Americans in the U.S. Civil War. Speaker Michael Kraus, a well-known Civil War historian, currently works as curator/historian for Soldiers […]

Free
November 2023
THE FIRST FRONTIER: Native American Tribes of Western PA

November 4, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT

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

This program is ideal for students and adults alike!Due to limited seating, reservations are strongly encouraged. The Lawrence County Historical Society is proud to announce its upcoming speaker event, “The First Frontier: Native American Tribes of Western PA” as presented by Brady Crytzer. Mr. Crytzer teaches history at Robert Morris University and is the narrator […]

Free
October 2023
The Death and Life of Edgar Allan Poe

October 25, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT

Scottish Rite Cathedral 110 E Lincoln Avenue, New Castle, PA, United States

"The Death and Life of Edgar Allan Poe" dramatic presentation will take place on October 25, 2023 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in the East Lodge Room. The Lawrence County Historical Society and the New Castle Public Library have partnered to host an enchanting evening performance of Poe stories and poems by author Mark Dawidziak […]

$15
Rebels on Lake Erie

October 11, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

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

Reservations are strongly recommended as seating is limited. We invite you to join us October 11 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm for a presentation of "Rebels on Lake Erie." A tale of intrigue, conspiracy, and adventure, set against the backdrop of the Civil War. The Lawrence County Historical Society is proud to announce its upcoming […]

$5
September 2023
Holocaust Survivors of Lawrence County: Stories of Resilience and Rebuilding

September 13, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

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

Advance reservations are required as seating is limited. We invite you to join us September 13 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm for a presentation of "Holocaust Survivors of Lawrence County: Stories of Resilience and Rebuilding." Learn about three Holocaust survivors who immigrated to and settled in Lawrence County; how these survivors started families, owned and […]

$5
August 2023
Finding Your African American Roots

August 30, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

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

Genealogists worldwide agree that one of the most challenging family lines to research are those of African American heritage. The Lawrence County Historical Society is proud to announce its upcoming "Finding Your African American Roots’ event" on August 30. The class will address several key topics including: Event presenter: Roland Barksdale-Hall EVENT IS FREE BUT […]

Free
Alcohol & Ink on Tile Craft Event (2)

August 28, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT

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

Due to public interest, we are offering another Tile Craft Event. Join us on August 28th! This popular hands-on art class for adults requires NO prior experience. However, advance reservations are required. The Lawrence County Historical Society and the New Castle Public Library, in concert with the Almira Foundation, are pleased to announce their "Alcohol […]

$25
Alcohol & Ink on Tile Craft Event

August 9, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT

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

One of the most popular hands-on art classes for adults and it requires NO prior experience. However, advance reservations are required. The Lawrence County Historical Society and the New Castle Public Library, in concert with the Almira Foundation, are pleased to announce their "Alcohol & Ink on Tile" craft event. Create colorful, vibrant designs on […]

$25
July 2023
Fireworks on the Lawn + Exhibit Tour (2023) – CANCELLED

July 29, 2023 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm EDT

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

CANCELED EVENT - we recently learned that the launch location and height of the fireworks has changed. They are no longer visible from our lawn. It is with great regret that we have had to cancel our Fireworks on the Lawn. Welcome to our Annual Fireworks on the Lawn! The Lawrence County Historical Society is […]
History of PA Dutch Folk Art

July 19, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

Joseph A. Clavelli Cultural Heritage Center 408 N Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

Seating is limited! Make your reservation as soon as possible! The Lawrence County Historical Society invites you to attend "The History of Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Art" on Wednesday July 19 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Our thanks to the Almira Foundation for making this event possible. TOPICS INCLUDE Presented by Frances Halley, folk artist […]

$5
Trial by Sweat and Slag: Hard Lessons in Archaeology at the West Point Foundry’s Blast Furnace

July 10, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

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

The Lawrence County Historical Society's Historic Sites Committee is delighted to announce a special presentation by esteemed archaeologist, Aaron Kotlensky, on July 10, 2023, 7:00 PM, at the Medure History Annex, 408 North Jefferson Street. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the history of the West Point Foundry's blast furnace, guided by the award-winning […]

Free
June 2023
Stories on the Lawn

June 24, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT

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

Join us for a magical, family-friendly afternoon for the young and young-at-heart on the lawn at the Lawrence County Historical Society. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and hear three experienced STORYTELLERS weave tales certain to capture the imagination of the audience. STORYTELLERS Date: June 24, 2023Time: 1 - 2:30 pm pmFREE to the Public […]

Free