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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Join us July 01, 2022 for a presentation on using DNA test results to find others related to you. So You Took a DNA Test - Now What? is designed for those genealogy buffs who want to use DNA test results to find others related to them. DNA research can help break down those 'brick […]
Join us June 29, 2022 for a presentation on Genealogy. Genealogy 101 presentation is designed for those who wish to begin or are in the early stages of researching their family history. The presentation will provide how and where to find information, manual and/or technology methods for recording family information, and how to collect and […]
The King Beaver Archaeology Group will hear the 1840s origins of Lawrence County, presented by Lawrence County Historical Society president Andrew Henley at 6 pm. Sunday at the society, 408 N. Jefferson St. In 1849, Lawrence County was created from parts of Mercer County to the north and Beaver County to the south. This creation, […]
DEADLINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS: April 25 Want to Advertise? ACT SOON - AD SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS APRIL 6, 2022 CALL OFFICE TO SEE IF ADVERTISING SPACE is AVAILABLE Cost to submit an ad for the banquet program (subject to change): $40 for a 1/8 page ad, $65 for 1/4 page, $90 for 1/2 page, $160 […]
Join us March 12 for a Seminar on the Ukrainian Refugee situation presented in local partnership with the Lawrence County Historical Society, the Pleasant Hill Historians, and Westminster College. As the conflict in Ukraine continues, millions of refugees are landing within the country of Poland. This Saturday, March 12th at 12:00 PM EST, Pleasant Hill […]
ADVANCED TICKETS REQUIRED - DEADLINE TO PURCHASE DEC 4 Due to the continuation of the pandemic, we have decided to once again have a take-out dinner in place of our annual Mistletoe Magic Christmas party. Even though we won’t be able to get together, we can still enjoy a wonderful meal by our caterer, the […]
JOIN US ON ZOOM or FACEBOOK LIVE This program is presented by a Westminster College intern under the direction of Andrew Henley, society board member and president and founder of Pleasant Hills Historians. It is the 4th in our series of four virtual programs featuring the work of our student interns. PRESENTER: Sara Small, senior […]
JOIN US ON ZOOM or FACEBOOK LIVE This program is presented by a Westminster College intern under the direction of Andrew Henley, society board member and president and founder of Pleasant Hills Historians. It is the 3rd in our series of four virtual programs featuring the work of our student interns. PRESENTER: Ryan Armstrong, sophomore […]
JOIN US ON ZOOM or FACEBOOK LIVE This program is presented by a Westminster College intern under the direction of Andrew Henley, society board member and president and founder of Pleasant Hills Historians. It is the 2nd in our series of four virtual programs featuring the work of our student interns. PRESENTER: Logan Minch, senior […]
JOIN US ON ZOOM or FACEBOOK LIVE This program is presented by a Westminster College intern under the direction of Andrew Henley, society board member and president and founder of Pleasant Hills Historians. It is the 1st in our series of four virtual programs featuring the work of our student interns. PRESENTER: Ethan Brady, senior […]
"Now" fashions hosted by Michele Goodman Jones. "Then" fashions featuring LCHS items. A big thank you to Cynde Hall of Cynde's Femms store downtown for the use of her mannequins. Limited to 8 tables / 4 persons per table.
Join us Sept 9th for our 14th Annual Member & Friends Dinner The society’s 14th annual Membership and Friends Dinner will be held at the Cascade Park Pavilion on Thursday, September 9th. Our honoree will be Lawrence County Commissioner, Dan Vogler, for his years of support to the society and Lawrence County. Vogler Brief Bio: Dan […]
We invite you to attend our FREE online presentation. The Lawrence County Historical Society is combining February’s Black History Month and March’s Women’s History Month in this exclusive online program. On March 10 at 7 P.M., Jean Speight, a local historian, will share the history of some of the Black women who played important roles […]
All members are encouraged to attend via ZOOM and vote this January 20, 2021 @ 7:00 pm. Members in goods standing are eligible to vote on ZOOM or by mail (ballet must be received by 4pm January 19, 2021). Each January, the Society holds an annual Membership Meeting to conduct the business of the organization […]
CANCELED - Students from all county schools are invited to participate in this academic competition, answering history, geography, business, people, and sports questions about Lawrence County. The Lawrence County Historical Society will hold its Annual Trivia Competition at Northminster Presbyterian Church on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 9 AM. Boxes of questions may be purchased […]