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 7 pm On Wednesday, February 7, 2018 when Jean Speight, local historian and a retired New Castle School District teacher, presents, "The Story of the Tuskegee Airmen." The program features a power point and lecture. FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. "In 1925, an Army War College Study of black troops in World […]
Mistletoe Magic. Lawrence County Historical Society’s Annual Victorian Christmas party is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Do you really need more reasons to attend? Join us for an evening of visual splendor, entertainment and delight! Don't delay, DEADLINE TO PURCHASE IS December 2, 2017 Tickets are only $30 per person Victorian Christmas decorations - a very special evening […]
Santa will visit the mansion to check out our decorations. Children can visit with Santa for that “old fashioned” Christmas feeling. And even better yet, the kids can have their picture taken with Santa. Free tours of the mansion included.
Uncles at War: the Pacific, Panama Canal & the Atlantic “Uncles at War” While doing research on family history, Dr. Nichols discovered information on his uncles that focused not only on their experiences but the details of World War II on three different theaters of the war: The Pacific Islands, the Panama Canal, and the […]
Join us for an interactive workshop and discover what possibilities might lie in your family history! The Dr. Seuss book, Are You My Mother? pokes fun with a baby bird trying to find his mother. But what about a grandmother, or great-grandmother, or great-great-grandmother? When trying to trace your family history, where do you start? […]
Historical Society to Recognize Lorraine & Ed Petrus at the 11th Annual Member & Friends Dinner Join us September 16th for an evening of entertainment and friendship Please join us in honoring Lorraine Petrus (2nd Vice President) and Ed Petrus (Board member) at our 11th Annual Member and Friends dinner on September 16, 2017. The […]
Above photo is the Apollo Welsh Singing Group circa 1913 from the LCHS Virginia Mathieson Collection. DISCOVER material for your own research. LEARN about collecting, archiving, and publishing your own Welsh history material. Reservations are required. Space is limited. To make a reservation, navigate to our Eventbrite listing or call the society at 724-658-4022. While New Castle […]
Come and enjoy an exclusive tea tasting experience with finger sandwiches Hosted by a Volant-based tea company. While at the Society, you will be able to try the multiply teas that Special-Teas, Etc. will be preparing for you as you snack on Faraone Brothers sandwiches. Invite your friends and family members on this wonderful fall […]
Lawrence County has been home of many notorious crimes, especially unsolved ones. Join us for our new exhibit "CRIME" Begins Aug 22. Repeats on Aug 24, Aug 26, Aug 29, Sept 2 from 11am-4pm. With Special Lectures on August 26 and Sept 2 at 1pm. AUGUST 26 Special Lecture @ 1 pm by Intern on […]
Bring a friend for a night filled with fun, essential oil education & application! RSVP is necessary as this particular class is most popular and typically fills up fast! RSVP ON OUR EVENTBRITE PAGE. Essential oils, or aromatic oils as they were once called, have been used by many cultures around the world for centuries. […]
Discover the value of your hidden treasures! Ever wonder if any of your antiques or collectibles are worth something? Bring your treasures to the Lawrence County Historical Society to be appraised. If the item is quite large, a photo may be brought instead of the actual item. Check your attics, overstuffed closets, memorabilia sitting on […]
Join us May 10 from 7-8:30 pm when Dr. Tom Zumpella, retired New Castle High School music director, presents "Dante DiThomas and his 50 Suitcases" EVENT DETAILS: After graduating from New Castle High School in 1932, Dante DiThomas went on the road with a dance band. It was during this time that he learned to arrange […]
Want to Advertise? ACT soon - AD SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS APRIL 28. Event details Ticket price = $35 per individual Help us celebrate the induction of Advance purchase required. No tickets can be sold at the door. Thank you. DEADLINE TO PURCHASE: May 1 3 Easy Ways To Purchase Tickets (1) BUY at our OFFICE on […]
Join us April 5 from 7-8:30 pm when Eric Lidji, a representative of the Heinz History Center, presents on the History of Judaism in Lawrence County. EVENT DETAILS: In the early 20th century, Western Pennsylvania had more small town Jewish communities than any other region in America. In fact, it had almost ten percent of […]
Join us March 8 from 7-8:30 pm for "Plants Past and Present" with Gary Church. EVENT DETAILS: Plants Past and Present is a presentation about local plants from the Devonian period (millions of years ago) to modern times. EVENT SPEAKER: Gary Church is a columnist and blogger for the New Castle News. Formerly a local greenhouse grower, Church […]