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 & Ribbon Cutting

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

    Enjoy an open house with charcuterie, drinks and tours of the beautiful historic mansion. Join us at the Lawrence County Historical Society for a special ribbon cutting celebrating the grand reveal of the newly renovated Annex. Our FREE tours include updated and new exhibits in the Clavelli mansion. Enjoy some complimentary drinks and charcuterie as […]

    Free
  • Lawrence County Historical Society’s 2nd Annual YARD SALE

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

    The Lawrence County Historical Society is pleased to announce its 2nd Annual Yard Sale!!! This two-day event will be held on the lawn of the Lawrence County Historical Society. Proceeds from the sale will go toward the operation of the Historical Society. DATE/TIME: June 14 and 15, 2024 from 9 am to 3 pm LOCATION: […]

    Free
  • Rededication Ceremony: Western Reserve Harbor Pennsylvania Canal Historical Marker

    New Castle School of Trades 4117 Pulaski Road, New Castle, PA, United States

    The Lawrence County Historical Society’s Historic Sites Committee is pleased to announce its rededication ceremony of the Western Reserve Harbor (Northern Terminus) Pennsylvania Canal Historic Marker. The original historic marker mysteriously disappeared from its site several years ago. Since then, the LCHS Historic Sites Committee has diligently worked to raise funds to replace the original […]

    Free
  • Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorneys

    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
  • The Important Role of Western PA African Americans in the Civil War

    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
  • THE FIRST FRONTIER: Native American Tribes of Western PA

    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
  • Finding Your African American Roots

    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
  • Fireworks on the Lawn + Exhibit Tour (2023) – CANCELLED

    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 […]

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

    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
  • Stories on the Lawn

    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
  • History of THE BLACK HAND in Lawrence Co.

    CHALLENGES – Options in Aging 2706 Mercer Road, New Castle, PA, United States

    Learn more about this notorious organization at an educational presentation by the Lawrence County Historical Society in partnership with Challenges–Options in Aging and sponsored by the Almira Foundation. Just before 1900 there was a great wave of immigration from Europe. Recruiters for various industries frequently went to Ellis Island to find laborers. Some Italian immigrants, […]

    Free
  • Movie Night on the Lawn

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

    Ghosts and Goblins. Witches and Wizards. Ghouls and Monsters. Come one, come all!!! Kick off your Halloween season celebrations by viewing a FREE, family-friendly movie, HOCUS POCUS, on the Clavelli Historical Museum’s back lawn. Prior to the movie showing, there will be a Halloween Costume Contest for both children and adults. MOVIE GOERS: bring your […]

    Free
  • Stories Under the Stars (2022)

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

    Join us for a magical, family-friendly evening for the young and young-at-heart under the stars hosted by The Lawrence County Historical Society. Snuggle into your lawn chairs and blankets and LISTEN as three experienced storytellers weave tales certain to capture the imagination of the audience. STORYTELLERS Date: September 10, 2022Time: 7 - 9:30 pm pmFREE […]

    Free
  • Native American Artifacts (2022)

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

    The Lawrence County Historical Society in partnership with the King Beaver Archaeological Group are having a public exhibit of local Native American artifacts at the Clavelli Historical Mansion.Artifact experts will be on hand to provide detailed explanations of the various artifacts. A selection of items will be displayed, such as: arrowheads, tools, ax blades, knife […]

    Free
  • New Castle Fireworks, Loony Tunes and Food – A Community Gathering (2022)

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

    We're back - after a COVID break - with our Annual Fireworks, Community Gathering and Children’s Program. Watch vintage Warner Looney Tunes cartoons – Schedule a Clavelli Mansion Tour – Enjoy hot dogs, ice cream, cake, and drinks. Stay and sit with your friends and neighbors on our porch and front lawn and watch the […]

    Free
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