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SUMMARY:Open House & Ribbon Cutting
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an open house with charcuterie\, drinks and tours of the beautiful historic mansion.\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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 we celebrate together!\n\n\n\nEVENT DETAILS\n\n\n\nDATE/TIME: June 18\, 2025 from 3 pm to 6 pm \n\n\n\nSCHEDULE: 3:00 pm: Event begins3:15 pm: Ribbon Cutting CeremonyUntil 6 pm: FREE tours of the mansion\, drinks and charcuterie \n\n\n\nRIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY: 3:15 pm \n\n\n\nLOCATION: Medure Annex of the Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 N. Jefferson St\, New Castle PA 16101 \n\n\n\nFREE EVENT – RSVP requested telling us how many will attend. That will help us prepare for the day. Please take a minute and RSVP. > easy online form: (link no longer available) > call our office (okay to leave a voice mail): 724-658-4022 \n\n\n\nINCLUDES: includes free tours of the mansion/museum as well as drinks and charcuterie! \n\n\n\nLCHS Mansion/Museum\n\n\n\n2 Easy Ways To RSVP\n\n\n\n\nON LINE NOW at: (link no longer available)\n\n\n\nBy TELEPHONE: 724-658-4022 (can leave message telling us number of people attending)\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/open-house-ribbon-cutting/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events,Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:Lawrence County Historical Society's 2nd Annual YARD SALE
DESCRIPTION:The Lawrence County Historical Society is pleased to announce its 2nd Annual Yard Sale!!!\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nDATE/TIME: June 14 and 15\, 2024 from 9 am to 3 pm \n\n\n\nLOCATION: 408 N Jefferson Street\, New Castle PA 16101 \n\n\n\nHOW TO DONATE ITEMS …\n\n\n\nPersons wishing to donate items for sale at the yard sale can drop items off between now and June 11\, 2024 on any Tuesday\, Thursday or Saturday between the hours of 11 am and 4 pm. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/lawrence-county-historical-societys-2nd-annual-yard-sale/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events
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SUMMARY:Rededication Ceremony: Western Reserve Harbor Pennsylvania Canal Historical Marker
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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 marker. \n\n\n\nThe Western Reserve Harbor Marker denotes a crucial part of Pennsylvania’s 19th Century Canal System. The canal itself stretched from Presque Isle Bay in Erie to the Ohio River in Beaver and was a vital link between the Great Lakes\, the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. \n\n\n\nThe Rededication Ceremony will take place on May 13\, 2024\, beginning at 5:00 PM and will feature remarks from Emcee Dr. Robert Waddington\, LCHS Board President David J. Dean\, historical background by Ronald HalacknaIn\, and comments from several Public Officials. \n\n\n\nIn anticipation of possible inclement weather\, the actual ceremony will be held at the New Castle School of Trades\, US 422\, 4117 Pulaski Road\, New Castle PA 16101. \n\n\n\nThis event is free to the public and all are encouraged to attend.\n\n\n\nDATE/TIME: May 13\, 2024 beginning at 5:00 pm \n\n\n\nLOCATION: New Castle School of Trades\, US 422\, 4117 Pulaski Road\, New Castle PA 16101 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/rededication-ceremony-western-reserve-harbor-pennsylvania-canal-historical-marker/
LOCATION:New Castle School of Trades\, 4117 Pulaski Road\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events
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SUMMARY:Wills\, Trusts\, and Powers of Attorneys
DESCRIPTION:Due to limited seating\, reservations are strongly encouraged. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nReed D. Hennon is an attorney with over 35 years’ experience in estate planning and elder law\, providing comprehensive and caring counsel to his clients. His practice includes the preparation of Wills\, Trusts\, Powers of Attorneys\, and Health Care Powers. A large portion of his practice has been devoted to Asset Protection Trusts so that his clients\, and their families\, do not lose their life savings to long term and/or nursing home costs. \n\n\n\nAttorney Hennon is a summa cum laude graduate of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He is also a graduate of the Temple University School of Law\, where he graduated with honors\, including receiving the Donahue Memorial Award for Estate Counseling. \n\n\n\nBorn and raised in western Pennsylvania\, Attorney Hennon resides in New Castle with his wife\, Lynn. He is a member of the State Bar of Pennsylvania and the Lawrence County Bar Association. He is a strong believer of community service and has served on the Board of Directors of several local Boards\, including the Lawrence County Family Center and the Lawrence County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. \n\n\n\n\nHOSTED BY: Lawrence County Historical Society \n\n\n\nEVENT SPONSORS: Almira Foundation \n\n\n\nDATE and TIME: 6:00 – 7:30 pm on March 27\, 2024 \n\n\n\nLOCATION: 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle PA 16101 (LCHS Annex) \n\n\n\nTICKET COST: FREE  \n\n\n\nReservations are strongly encouraged as seating is limited. To make your reservation: \n\n\n\n\nCall (724) 658-4022 the Lawrence County Historical Society any Tuesday\, Thursday or Saturday between 11 am and 4 pm\n\n\n\nEmail: [redacted since event has ended]\n\n\n\n\n\nMake your FREE Reservation TODAY! And join us March 27 at the Lawrence County Historical Society for a presentation on “Wills\, Trusts\, and Powers of Attorneys’” \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/wills-trusts-and-powers-of-attorneys/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events,Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:The Important Role of Western PA African Americans in the Civil War
DESCRIPTION:Due to limited seating\, reservations are strongly encouraged. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Michael Kraus\, a well-known Civil War historian\, currently works as curator/historian for Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum in Pittsburgh PA. Michael grew up in New Castle\, graduated from Neshannock High School in 1972 and was an early member of the Lawrence County Historical Society. Mr. Kraus’ accomplishments include several historical consultant credits for major films – Gettysburg and Cold Mountain – as well as authoring articles and books regarding the Civil War. \n\n\n\n\nHOSTED BY: Lawrence County Historical Society \n\n\n\nEVENT SPONSORS: Almira Foundation \n\n\n\nDATE and TIME: 7:00 – 8:30 pm on February 21\, 2024 \n\n\n\nLOCATION: 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle PA 16101 (Medure History Annex) \n\n\n\nTICKET COST: FREE to the public \n\n\n\nReservations are strongly encouraged as seating is limited.  \n\n\n\nTO MAKE A RESERVATION: \n\n\n\n\nVISIT the Lawrence County Historical Society’s office any Tuesday\, Thursday or Saturday between 11 am and 4 pm\n\n\n\nCALL (724) 658-4022 the Lawrence County Historical Society any Tuesday\, Thursday or Saturday between 11 am and 4 pm\n\n\n\nEMAIL:  [redacted since event has ended]\n\n\n\n\n\nMake your FREE Reservation TODAY! And join us February 21 at the Lawrence County Historical Society for a presentation on “The Important Role of Western PA African Americans in the U.S. Civil War FIRST FRONTIER: Native American Tribes of Western PA” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/the-important-role-of-western-pa-african-americans-in-the-civil-war/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,FREE Public Events,Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:THE FIRST FRONTIER: Native American Tribes of Western PA
DESCRIPTION:This program is ideal for students and adults alike!Due to limited seating\, reservations are strongly encouraged. \n\n\n\nThe 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 and commentator on the hit cable series “Into the Wild Frontier’. He also hosts the weekly hit podcast “Dispatches: Journal of the American Revolution”. \n\n\n\nAuthor of several books\, Brady will discuss the mass migration in the 1730’s and 1740’s in Western Pennsylvania. Together with Europeans\, Shawnees and Lenape settlers forged a new society in the distant reaches of the American Frontier. \n\n\n\n\nHOSTED BY: Lawrence County Historical Society \n\n\n\nEVENT SPONSORS: Almira Foundation \n\n\n\nDATE and TIME: 6:00 – 7:30 pm on November 4\, 2023 \n\n\n\nLOCATION: 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle PA 16101 (LCHS Annex) \n\n\n\nTICKET COST: FREE  \n\n\n\nReservations are strongly encouraged as seating is limited. To make your reservation: \n\n\n\n\nCall (724) 658-4022 the Lawrence County Historical Society any Tuesday\, Thursday or Saturday between 11 am and 4 pm\n\n\n\nEmail: [redacted since event has ended] claudia.manly@lawrencechs.org\n\n\n\n\n\nMake your FREE Reservation TODAY! And join us November 4 at the Lawrence County Historical Society for a presentation on “THE FIRST FRONTIER: Native American Tribes of Western PA” \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/the-first-frontier-native-american-tribes-of-western-pa/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T183000
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SUMMARY:Finding Your African American Roots
DESCRIPTION:Genealogists worldwide agree that one of the most challenging family lines to research are those of African American heritage. \n\n\n\nThe Lawrence County Historical Society is proud to announce its upcoming “Finding Your African American Roots’ event” on August 30. \n\n\n\nThe class will address several key topics including: \n\n\n\n\nWorking with Oral Histories\n\n\n\n1870 Census\n\n\n\nFarm Journals\n\n\n\nState Slavery Statutes\n\n\n\nVital Statistic Records\n\n\n\n\nEvent presenter: Roland Barksdale-Hall \n\n\n\n\nFounder and first president of the Pittsburgh Afro American Historical and Genealogical Society\n\n\n\nAuthor of several books on this topic including the African American Family’s Guide to Tracing Our Roots\n\n\n\nServed as editor of the Journal of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society\n\n\n\nAwards include the 2014 James Dent Walker Award and the 2015 Black Caucus of the American Library Association National Leadership Award\n\n\n\n\nEVENT IS FREE BUT RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED DUE TO LIMITED SEATING.  \n\n\n\nDATE: August 30\, 2023 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm \n\n\n\nLOCATION: LCHS Annex building\, 408 N Jefferson Street \n\n\n\nTO RESERVE YOUR SPACE: Call us or stop by in person any Tuesday\, Thursday or Saturday between 11 am and 4 pm (Tele: 724-658-4022) (Address: 408 N Jefferson Street\, New Castle PA) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/finding-your-african-american-roots/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,FREE Public Events,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T200000
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SUMMARY:Fireworks on the Lawn + Exhibit Tour (2023) - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nWelcome to our Annual Fireworks on the Lawn! \n\n\n\nThe Lawrence County Historical Society is once again hosting our annual fireworks celebration on the Joseph A Clavelli Cultural History Center’s lawn\, 408 N Jefferson Street\, on July 29\, 2023. \n\n\n\nEnjoy hot dogs\, ice cream\, cake\, and drinks. Stay and sit with your friends and neighbors on our porch and front lawn and watch the FIREWORKS display.\n\n\n\nRESERVE a TOUR and enjoy our new Wendell August Forge’s Hammered Aluminum exhibit (see details below regarding payment and reservations). \n\n\n\nSchedule of Events\n\n\n\n\n8 pm to 10 pm – Community Gathering and Food leading up to the fireworks display. Hot dogs\, ice cream\, cake and drinks (available for purchase) and served on the front porch of the museum beginning at 8 pm until the start of the fireworks display at 10 pm.\n\n\n\n8 pm to 9 pm – Tours of the Clavelli Mansion including the Wendell August Forge’s Hammered Aluminum exhibit are available for $5 per person. Advanced Reservations are required for the tour only. (see fee and reservation details below)\n\n\n\n10 pm – FREE Fireworks display. Please stay and watch the fireworks with us from the Clavelli Mansion porch or lawn. Bring your chairs and/or blankets please. Reservations are not required.\n\n\n\n\nThe Front Porch and lawn of the Historical Society are wonderful locations to enjoy social hours with food\, ice cream\, and drink as well as view the fireworks. Come join the fun this July 29th! \n\n\n\nREMINDER: bring your chairs and/or blankets \n\n\n\nDate: July 29\, 2023Time: 8 pm until fireworks end (fireworks begin at 10pm)FREE: Fireworks DisplayCost: Food and beverage. Mansion and Exhibit tours. \n\n\n\nMansion & Exhibit Tour: $5/person between 8 and 9 pm only. The exhibit is our new Wendell August Forge’s Hammered Aluminum exhibit. \n\n\n\nAdvance Tour Reservations are required \n\n\n\n\nCALL 724-658-4022 (LCHS) any Tuesday\, Thursday or Saturday from 11:00 am-4:00pm\n\n\n\nIN PERSON at the Annex any Tuesday\, Thursday or Saturday from 11:00 am-4:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/fireworks-on-the-lawn-exhibit-tour-2023/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230710T190000
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SUMMARY:Trial by Sweat and Slag: Hard Lessons in Archaeology at the West Point Foundry's Blast Furnace
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to delve into the history of the West Point Foundry’s blast furnace\, guided by the award-winning archaeologist and native son\, Aaron Kotlensky. The Historical Society warmly welcomes anyone interested in our shared industrial heritage to join this illuminating meeting.\n\n\n\nThe event\, titled “Trial by Sweat and Slag: Hard Lessons in Archaeology at the West Point Foundry’s Blast Furnace” promises to illuminate the audience with insights from Mr. Kotlensky’s rigorous investigation into the historic West Point Foundry’s blast furnace in Cold Spring\, New York. \n\n\n\nBetween 2004 and 2005\, Mr. Kotlensky and a team of graduate students from Michigan Tech’s Industrial Archaeology and Heritage program undertook the challenging task of archaeologically exploring the charcoal-fueled furnace. Despite the complex nature of the project\, owing to the collapsed condition of the stack and surrounding features\, the team discovered answers unattainable by research alone. This presentation promises to share those discoveries\, illustrating the value of industrial archaeology and the dedication required to unearth lasting results. \n\n\n\nMr. Kotlensky\, a Western Pennsylvania native\, has been instrumental in the field of cultural resources consulting and has served as the archaeologist for PennDOT Districts 11-0 and 1-0 since 2021. He has been an active member of the Society for Industrial Archeology (SIA) since 2004\, earning the esteemed Robert M. Vogel Prize in 2014 for his work on the West Point Foundry project. Mr. Kotlensky also notably organized the SIA’s annual conference in Houston\, Texas\, in 2017 and their Fall Tour in Northwestern Pennsylvania in 2022. \n\n\n\nFor additional details about the meeting\, please visit the Lawrence County Historical Society’s website at lawrencechs.org \n\n\n\nAbout Lawrence County Historical SocietyLawrence County Historical Society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history of Lawrence County. The Society organizes various events\, lectures\, and tours throughout the year\, offering a wealth of learning opportunities for its members and the wider community. \n\n\n\nDate: July 10\, 2023Time: 7 – 8:30 pmFREE to the Public \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/trial-by-sweat-and-slag/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events,Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:Stories on the Lawn
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\nSTORYTELLERS \n\n\n\n\nJudi Young-Tarowsky – a one-time New Castle native\, Judi received a Journalism degree from West Virginia University. She worked for newspapers in the Upper Ohio Valley for 25 years. Judi discovered storytelling in 2006 and has been active ever since. She is a member of the West Virginia Storytelling Guild and a past president of the same. Judi presently resides in Weirton WV.\n\n\n\nMisty Mator – better known as ‘Starla the Storyteller’\, captivates with timeless tales that teaches history\, celebrates culture\, inspires creativity\, and promotes moral values. Starla has appeared at Pittsburgh’s Alphabet Trails & Tales\, the Ellwood City Storytelling Festival\, the Beaver Tales Storytelling Festival\, and at numerous schools\, libraries\, and events.\n\n\n\nTim Hartman – a native Pittsburgher\, Tim has been professionally acting\, singing\, writing\, cartooning and storytelling since 1972. Known primarily for his Broadway stage work\, which includes A Tale of Two Cities and the Tony nominated Finian’s Rainbow\, Tim’s greatest joy is performing his own brand of stand-up comedy\, and storytelling for children and family audiences. Tim is also an award-winning cartoonist whose cartoons appear in the New Castle News.\n\n\n\n\nDate: June 24\, 2023Time: 1 – 2:30 pm pmFREE to the Public – Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets! Food Sales: Snacks and drinks will be sold at the event. \n\n\n\nTOURS AVAILABLE: Tours of the Clavelli Mansion may be reserved between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM. Tour cost is $5 per person.  \n\n\n\nTO RESERVE A TOUR: Call (724) 658-4022 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/stories-on-the-lawn/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T134333
CREATED:20230324T231900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T002547Z
UID:23692-1681477200-1681482600@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:History of THE BLACK HAND in Lawrence Co.
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\nJust 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\, with experience or skill in stone quarrying\, were thus brought to Hillsville in Lawrence County\, where the limestone operations were said to be the most extensive in the world at that time. \n\n\n\nThere also came with these decent\, hardworking men a few of the criminal element. In their homeland they had been a part of a “society of honor\,” stressing loyalty and obedience to their leaders. In America\, the society was given the name “The Black Hand.” \n\n\n\nHere’s some background information from our website: https://www.lawrencechs.org/museum/the-black-hand/ \n\n\n\nRESERVATIONS:  While reservations are not required\, we suggest you reserve a seat by calling LCHS (724) 658-4022 on Tuesday\, Thursday\, or Saturday between 11am and 4pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDATE OF EVENT: Friday\, April 14\, @ 1:00 pm \n\n\n\nLOCATION OF EVENT: CHALLENGES – Options in Aging2706 Mercer Road\, New Castle PA 16105 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/history-of-the-black-hand-in-lawrence-co/
LOCATION:CHALLENGES – Options in Aging\, 2706 Mercer Road\, New Castle\, PA\, 16105\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T204500
DTSTAMP:20260502T134333
CREATED:20251124T012649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T012808Z
UID:23720-1665167400-1665175500@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:Movie Night on the Lawn
DESCRIPTION:Ghosts and Goblins. Witches and Wizards. Ghouls and Monsters. Come one\, come all!!! \n\n\n\nKick off your Halloween season celebrations by viewing a FREE\, family-friendly movie\, HOCUS POCUS\, on the Clavelli Historical Museum’s back lawn.  \n\n\n\nPrior to the movie showing\, there will be a Halloween Costume Contest for both children and adults. \n\n\n\nMOVIE GOERS: bring your lawn chairs or snuggly blankets for a fun-filled evening.  \n\n\n\nSnacks and drinks will be sold throughout the evening.  \n\n\n\nCOSTUME CONTEST TIME: 6:30 – 7:00 pm \n\n\n\nMOVIE TIME: 7:00 pm \n\n\n\nWHAT IF IT IS TOO RAINY OR TOO COLD? \n\n\n\nShould October 7th be too rainy or too cold\, the movie will be shown in the Lawrence County Historical Society Annex\, located immediately next to the Clavelli Historical Museum. \n\n\n\nDONATIONS ACCEPTED \n\n\n\nSponsored by the Lawrence County Historical Society. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/movie-night-on-the-lawn/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T213000
DTSTAMP:20260502T134333
CREATED:20220911T021800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T020231Z
UID:23733-1662836400-1662845400@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:Stories Under the Stars (2022)
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\nSTORYTELLERS\n\n\n\n\nMike Perry – a graduate from Duquesne University\, Mike has a broad and adventurous background ranging from working in a circus to the US Census Bureau\, from major motion pictures to an elementary school teacher. Mike currently resides in Pittsburgh PA.\n\n\n\nDavid Brauer – with an extensive background in marketing for the largest highly protected risk insurance company\, a senior vice president with the largest insurance broker and a managing director of one of the largest casualty insurers\, David now spends his time as an author\, professional storyteller\, business consultant\, sales mentor and professional grandfather. He currently resides in Wexford PA.\n\n\n\nJudi Young-Tarowsky – a one-time New Castle native\, Judi received a Journalism degree from West Virginia University. She worked for newspapers in the Upper Ohio Valley for 25 years. Judi discovered storytelling in 2006 and has been active ever since. She is a member of the West Virginia Storytelling Guild and a past president of the same. Judi presently resides in Weirton WV.\n\n\n\n\nDate: September 10\, 2022Time: 7 – 9:30 pm pmFREE to the Public – Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets! (Donations Graciously Accepted)FOOD SALES: Snacks and drinks will be sold at the event.Reservations not required \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/stories-under-the-stars-2022/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T134333
CREATED:20220812T223800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T022217Z
UID:23740-1661000400-1661011200@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:Native American Artifacts (2022)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nA selection of items will be displayed\, such as: arrowheads\, tools\, ax blades\, knife blades and other weapons. No burial or ceremonial artifacts will be displayed. \n\n\n\nAnd\, for the young folks\, there will be a story reading of How to Catch a Dinosaur\, a dinosaur coloring contest\, and a dinosaur corn hole toss contest! \n\n\n\nHow to Catch a Dinosaur\n\n\n\nDate: August 20\, 2022Time: 1-4 pmFREE to the PublicReservations not required \n\n\n\nTours of the Mansion are available between 1 and pm. Reservations for the mansion are required. Must book prior to the event. To book your mansion tour\, call 724-658-4022 any Tuesday\, Thursday\, Saturday \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/native-american-artifacts-2022/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T223000
DTSTAMP:20260502T134333
CREATED:20220713T194100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T023210Z
UID:23747-1659207600-1659220200@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:New Castle Fireworks\, Loony Tunes and Food - A Community Gathering (2022)
DESCRIPTION: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 FIREWORKS display.\n\n\n\nSchedule of Events\n\n\n\n\n7 pm to 8 pm – FREE showing of vintage Warner Looney Tunes presented in the LCHS Annex.\n\n\n\n8 pm to 10 pm – Community Gathering and Food leading up to the fireworks display. Hot dogs\, ice cream\, cake and drinks served on the front porch of the museum beginning at 8 pm until the start of the fireworks display at 10 pm.\n\n\n\n7pm – Tours of the Clavelli Mansion are available. Reservations are required for the tour only. Cost for tour: $5. Advance reservations are required. Call 724-658-4022 any Tuesday\, Thursday\, Saturday to make your reservations.\n\n\n\n10 pm – FREE Fireworks display. Please stay and watch the fireworks with us from the Clavelli Mansion porch or lawn. Bring your chairs and/or blankets please. Reservations are not required.\n\n\n\n\nThe Front Porch and lawn of the Historical Society are wonderful locations to view the fireworks\, watch vintage looney tunes\, and enjoy social hours with food\, ice cream\, and drink. Come join the fun this July 30th!\n\n\n\nDate: July 30\, 2022Time: 7 pm until after 10pm (when fireworks end)FREE: Cartoons\, Fireworks Display\, and Food. No reservations required. Cost: Donations accepted. \n\n\n\nMansion Tours: 7 pm Tours of the Clavelli Mansion are $5 per person. Advance Tour Reservations are required. Call (724) 658-4022 any Tuesday\, Thursday\, Saturday \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/new-castle-fireworks-loony-tunes-and-food-a-community-gathering-2022/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220605T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T134333
CREATED:20220601T222100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T035239Z
UID:23779-1654452000-1654457400@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:Foundations of Lawrence County (2022)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nIn 1849\, Lawrence County was created from parts of Mercer County to the north and Beaver County to the south. This creation\, however\, had implications statewide and nationwide. The importance of Lawrence County’s foundation lies within the politics of the time and the region’s industrial beginnings.The King Beaver Archaeology Group is an interest group that meets at 6 p.m. the first Sunday of the each month at the society. \n\n\n\nIts members discuss the origins of the county’s population\, dating to the Native American settlements.Interesting and thought-provoking discussions about these native people and the artifacts they left behind are typically shared by those in attendance. \n\n\n\nThe group is always looking for new members who are willing to learn more about this native culture.This month’s presentation will take place in the Medure History Annex. \n\n\n\nAdmission is free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, call (724) 658-4022 or email [redacted-event ended] \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/foundations-of-lawrence-county-2022/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Meetings,FREE Public Events,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T133000
DTSTAMP:20260502T134333
CREATED:20220323T230700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T230246Z
UID:23765-1647086400-1647091800@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:Ukrainian Refugee Seminar (virtual)
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\n\n\nAs 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 Historians\, the Lawrence County Historical Society\, and Westminster College present a live discussion with Mikołaj Borkowski\, a PhD candidate located in Kraków\, Poland\, and Ryan Armstrong\, a History and Biology student at Westminster College\, New Wilmington\, Pennsylvania.  \n\n\n\nLast fall\, this partnership presented research from several internships relating to The Trees of Cascade Park\, The North Hill Historic District\, Artifacts at Quaker Falls\, and the Health of Lawrence County Immigrants. This continued partnership between the three organizations highlights how close this war is to Lawrence County and explores the challenges that these displaced people are now experiencing within Poland. \n\n\n\nPRESENTED BY\n\n\n\nRyan Armstrong\n\n\n\nRyan Armstrong\, History and Biology Student (Westminster College)\n\n\n\nArmstrong\, a Junior History and Biology double major at Westminster College\, will share his research with Pleasant Hill Historians as he analyzes the Melting Pot database from the Lawrence County Historical Society. This database lists the majority of immigrants who found their home in Lawrence County between 1906–1972. Armstrong is currently analyzing how the health of these immigrants was impacted based on their decisions to locate within New Castle or the surrounding communities. \n\n\n\nMikołaj Borkowski\n\n\n\nMikołaj Borkowski\, PhD Candidate (Jagiellonian University)\n\n\n\nBorkowski\, a Linguistics PhD candidate at Jagiellonian University\, will share his work with the Ocalenie Foundation as he begins teaching the Polish language to Ukrainian refugees. Borkowski’s work is in response to the millions of refugees fleeing during the Ukrainian conflict and the need to learn the country’s language in order to purchase food\, find living arrangements\, or locate their family members. \n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR THE EVENT AT [event ended – link removed] \n\n\n\n\n\n \nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/ukrainian-refugee-seminar/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events,Open to the Public,VIRTUAL Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T201500
DTSTAMP:20260502T134333
CREATED:20211028T205200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T205353Z
UID:23795-1637262000-1637266500@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:The North Hill Historic District (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US ON ZOOM or FACEBOOK LIVE\n\n\n\nThis ​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. \n\n\n\nPRESENTER: Sara Small\, senior Environmental Science and Project Management double major\, Westminster College\, PA.  \n\n\n\nSmall’s work culminated in the development and publication of an open source website which focuses on the historic district in New Castle. It offers a free marketing service of the North Hill Historic District\, which is the third largest district in Pennsylvania. \n\n\n\nSmall’s project lays the foundation on a phase-based approach to build out a website and encourage access to information for renters\, homeowners\, and potential new homeowners within the historic district. \n\n\n\nThe northhillhd.live website is a work in progress and will eventually include all structures within the district. \n\n\n\nProject Website: https://northhillhd.live \n\n\n\nZOOM: ​https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6833596633 \n\n\n\nFACEBOOK LIVE: https://www.facebook.com/lawrencechs \n\n\n\nThis presentation will be recorded and made available through the Historical Society’s YouTube channel in the coming weeks. https://www.youtube.com/lawrencechs \n\n\n\n\n\n \nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/the-north-hill-historic-district-virtual/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events,VIRTUAL Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T201500
DTSTAMP:20260502T134333
CREATED:20211028T195800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T210210Z
UID:23801-1636657200-1636661700@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:The Health of Lawrence County Immigrants (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US ON ZOOM or FACEBOOK LIVE\n\n\n\nThis ​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. \n\n\n\nPRESENTER: Ryan Armstrong\, sophomore honors History and Biology double major\, Westminster College\, PA.  \n\n\n\nArmstrong’s work focuses on the “Melting Pot Project” which was initiated at the Lawrence County Historical Society in 2017 as a way of preserving its immigration collection through digitalization. Armstrong utilized the height and weight documented in Lawrence County’s Court of Common Pleas Declarations of Intention to review the health of immigrants who declared their intent to become a citizen of Lawrence County. \n\n\n\nThe historical society’s collection contains over 8\,000 individuals’ declarations and offers insight into the academic use of these records. \n\n\n\nZOOM: ​https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6833596633 \n\n\n\nFACEBOOK LIVE: https://www.facebook.com/lawrencechs \n\n\n\nThis presentation will be recorded and made available through the Historical Society’s YouTube channel in the coming weeks. https://www.youtube.com/user/lawrencechs \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/the-health-of-lawrence-county-immigrants-virtual/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events,VIRTUAL Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T201500
DTSTAMP:20260502T134333
CREATED:20211028T190100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T211010Z
UID:23806-1636052400-1636056900@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:Quaker Falls Artifacts (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US ON ZOOM or FACEBOOK LIVE\n\n\n\nThis ​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. \n\n\n\nPRESENTER: Logan Minch\,  senior History major\, Westminster College\, PA.  \n\n\n\nMinch’s work focuses on the newly opened Quaker Falls Recreation area in Edinburg\, Pennsylvania. Minch will present some of the artifacts and context about the site. \n\n\n\nThis internship concentrated on the processing of a recent donation to the historical society from Youngstown State University of all of the archaeological material that was excavated at the site by Dr. John White. The late Dr. White was a former professor at Youngstown State University. \n\n\n\nZOOM: ​https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6833596633 \n\n\n\nFACEBOOK LIVE: https://www.facebook.com/lawrencechs \n\n\n\nThis presentation will be recorded and made available through the Historical Society’s YouTube channel in the coming weeks. https://www.youtube.com/user/lawrencechs \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/quaker-falls-artifacts-virtual/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events,VIRTUAL Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T134333
CREATED:20211028T184100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T211829Z
UID:23811-1635447600-1635451200@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:The Trees of Cascade Park (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US ON ZOOM or FACEBOOK LIVE\n\n\n\nThis ​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. \n\n\n\nPRESENTER: Ethan Brady\, senior Environmental Science major\, Westminster College\, PA. \n\n\n\nBrady’s work culminated in a forestry report on Cascade Park. He inventoried the park’s trees and which ones might have been there when the park opened in 1897 based on measurements. \n\n\n\nCascade Park was made eligible for the National Register of Historic Places as a historic district in June 2021. Brady’s work assists in documenting the park’s historic and ecological importance by utilizing historic photography\, cartography\, and documentation. \n\n\n\nZOOM: ​https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6833596633 \n\n\n\nFACEBOOK LIVE: https://www.facebook.com/lawrencechs \n\n\n\nThis presentation will be recorded and made available through the Historical Society’s YouTube channel in the coming weeks. https://www.youtube.com/user/lawrencechs \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/the-trees-of-cascade-park-virtual/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events,VIRTUAL Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T134333
CREATED:20200414T013000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T042715Z
UID:23842-1588842000-1588854600@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED - Lawrence County Trivia Competition (2020)
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThe Lawrence County Historical Society will hold its Annual Trivia Competition at Northminster Presbyterian Church on Thursday\, May 7\, 2020 at 9 AM. \n[NO LONGER AVAILABLE] Boxes of questions may be purchased at the Historical Society’s GIFT SHOP and in our ONLINE eSTORE. \nFor over 30 years\, the Lawrence County Historical Society has provided an opportunity for all Lawrence County students in grades 7 – 12 to learn local history with its “LCHS Trivia Game.” \nThe facts\, covering local history\, geography\, people\, buildings\, businesses\, industry\, people. and sports\, are written on a set of cards created by the Historical Society. Students study their cards in class and at home throughout the year in preparation for the event. After practices\, the activity culminates with four competitions – Junior High Individual\, Junior High Team\, Senior High Individual\, and Senior High Team. \nHistorical Society members and school advisors serve as judges for the competitions. LCHS Board member\, Stephanie Fulena\, coordinates and moderates the event each year. \nCash prizes to the winning students and plaques for the winning schools are presented at the Jr. High and Senior High divisions. \nThe challenging game card (for children and adults) can be purchased at the Society or online on our website. \nEvent details will also be published in the New Castle News. \nCoordinator & Moderator: Stephanie Fulena\, LCHSEvent Sponsor: the Almira Foundation \nTo see previous winners\, visit our website Youth Education page. \nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/canceled-lawrence-county-trivia-competition-2020/
LOCATION:Northminster Presbyterian Church\, 2434 Wilmington Road\, New Castle PA\, PA\, 16105\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200311T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T134333
CREATED:20200224T144200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T170502Z
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SUMMARY:Robert Stakeley - On Preservation of Photographs
DESCRIPTION:Join us March 11. Be part of this hands-on workshop.\n\n\n\nRobert Stakeley is the Coordinator of the Archivist and Educational Programs at the Heinz History Center. For our program\, he welcomes people to bring in photos and slides that they want to know how to preserve. He says there is no real limit and envisions the program being an engaging\, facilitated discussion\, hands-on workshop. \n\n\n\n“We’ll get to peoples’ photos as time permits. So\, if someone has a scrapbook with photos in it – bring it in. Magnetic album with 100+ photos in it – bring it in. Slide carousel…”\n\n\n\nABOUT THE PRESENTER \n\n\n\nStakeley is the History Center Affiliates Program (HCAP) Coordinator at the Senator John Heinz History Center\, where he provides various levels of instruction and guidance for audiences. He oversees the Affiliates Program (HCAP)\, a program that assists more than 400 historically minded organizations\, including the Lawrence County Historical Society\, museums\, libraries\, preservationist groups\, community councils\, churches\, theaters\, etc.\, in achieving their goals. \n\n\n\nPreviously\, Stakeley had served as the Docent Program Coordinator at the History Center\, which involved providing training for the more than seventy-five History Center docents (teachers or tour guides). He is a former librarian\, archivist\, and educator who has extensive experience in collecting\, preserving\, and providing access to collections. \n\n\n\nFor further information\, call the Lawrence County Historical Society at 724-658-4022. \n\n\n\nCOST: This program is free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nPHOTO: provided by the HCAP Program\, Heinz History Center \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/robert-stakeley-on-preservation-of-photographs/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200212T203000
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SUMMARY:African Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Join us February 12 as we celebrate Black History Month with African Storytelling\n\n\n\nCharlotte Sheffield wears many hats. She is a teacher\, a funeral director\, an advocate and board director\, a beloved aunt\, a choir member\, an actress\, and an African storyteller. On Wednesday\, February 12 at 7 pm\, she will present a program on African Storytelling at the Lawrence County Historical Society as we celebrate Black History Month. \n\n\n\nABOUT THE PRESENTER \n\n\n\nSheffield has a bachelor’s degree in education from California State College PA\, and graduate degrees in education from California PA\, Hunter College NY\, and Cleveland State. Charlotte also has a diploma from The Pittsburgh School of Mortuary Science. She has taught and coordinated educational programs in various public and private schools. \n\n\n\nSheffield owns and operates the Charlotte A. Sheffield Funeral Home in New Castle. She is also an educator at her sister’s Day Care\, “A Mother’s Touch” in Sharon. Charlotte\, the 11th of 21 children of the Reverend Eugene and Bessie Sheffield\, has worked in many family owned and operated businesses as an educator and has mentored over 100 nieces\, nephews\, and great and grand nieces and nephews. Family and God are important to Charlotte. \n\n\n\nFor further information\, call the Lawrence County Historical Society at 724-658-4022. \n\n\n\nCOST: This program is free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nPHOTO: Charlotte Sheffield as Velma in the New Castle Playhouse production of “Crowns” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/african-storytelling/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,FREE Public Events,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T134333
CREATED:20191105T200100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T171633Z
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SUMMARY:Open House with SANTA 2019
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\nFREE TOURS of our mansion that is beautifully decorated in a Victorian Christmas style \n\n\n\nFREE REFRESHMENTS \n\n\n\nFREE TREAT BAGS from Santa for the children \n\n\n\nPHOTO with Santa: feel free to take photos with Santa \n\n\n\nFREE and OPEN to the public (young and young at heart) \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/open-house-with-santa-2019/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191106T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T134333
CREATED:20190915T195400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T185956Z
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SUMMARY:The 19th Amendment to the Constitution (Women’s right to vote)
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 North Jefferson St.\, New Castle\, on Wednesday November 6\, 2019 at 7 pm for a look into the 19th Amendment to the Constitution (Women’s Right to Vote).\n\n\n\nThis program is free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nDrs. Angela Lahr and Shannon Smithey of Westminster College will present the program. \n\n\n\nWomen’s right to vote was originally introduced in Congress in 1878\, but not passed until 1919. We celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ratification (which began May 21\, 1919\, with final ratification on August 26\, 1920). \n\n\n\nThis Lawrence County Historical Society program is co-sponsored by the Lawrence County League of Women Voters. \n\n\n\nOUR PRESENTERS: \n\n\n\nDr Angela Lahr\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr Angela Lahr is an Associate Professor of History at Westminster College with a PhD from Northern Illinois University whose research interests include American religious history\, the history of the Cold War\, and women’s history. Author of Millennial Dreams and Apocalyptic Nightmares: The Cold War Origins of Political Evangelicalism (Oxford University Press\, 2007)\, she is currently researching the role of conscience and religion in the political activism of American women in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. \n\n\n\nDr Shannon Smithey\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr Shannon Smithey is a full professor at Westminster College and has published articles in Comparative Political Studies\, the Journal of Politics\, and Law and Society Review. Dr. Smithey has expertise in Law and Courts\, Comparative Democratization\, and Public Law. She graduated from Southern Methodist University with a BS degree in Political Science and a BA in History. She earned an MA and PhD in Political Science from Ohio State University. \n\n\n\nThis Lawrence County Historical Society program is co-sponsored by the Lawrence County League of Women Voters. \n\n\n\nFor more information call: 724-658-4022. \n\n\n\nPHOTO CREDIT:League of Women Voters\, 1920 from Wikipedia\, in the Public domain (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nineteenth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution) \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/the-19th-amendment-to-the-constitution-womens-right-to-vote/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191009T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T134333
CREATED:20190915T012200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T175624Z
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SUMMARY:Christopher Columbus: His Rise and Fall
DESCRIPTION:Join us October 9 at 7:00 pm for a FREE presentation for the public. Space is limited.\n\n\n\nChristopher Columbus: His Rise and Fall\n\n\n\nEnjoy Dr. John A. Nichols’ fully illustrated PowerPoint talk on the life of the well-known European explorer Christopher Columbus. Learn about his four voyages to the Caribbean and Central America. Reference will be made to his naming of islands as well as his impact impact on the Spanish Empire. Discover the long-term effect this had on not only European but Native American History. \n\n\n\nMost importantly this talk highlights the issues why Columbus no longer is held in the same esteem as in the recent past! \n\n\n\nBiographical Sketch \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. John A. Nichols\, professor emeritus of History\, retired from forty years of teaching at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania. The author of six books and many articles\, he has given talks to various groups based on a variety of courses he taught on World History. His presentations are supported by PowerPoint slides of topics as diverse as the Native Americans who first inhabited the Caribbean islands and the conquest of the West Indies by Europeans to more modern events such as the building of the Panama Canal and tourism in the 21st Century. Currently he serves as a Destination Speaker on Celebrity and Princess cruise ship. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/christopher-columbus-his-rise-and-fall/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T134333
CREATED:20190814T022500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T190803Z
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SUMMARY:Senator Vogel 55+ Senior Expo (2019)
DESCRIPTION:Stop by and see us at the Sept 20 Senator Vogel 55+ Senior Expo\n\n\n\nStop by our booth and learn about the free resources you can use for research. Discover our upcoming events. Sign up to be a volunteer. Become a member of the historical society. Or just stop by to say hello. \n\n\n\nLocation: Cascade Park \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/senator-vogel-55-senior-expo-2019/
LOCATION:Cascade Park Dance Pavillon\, 1928 East Washington Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190814T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190814T150000
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CREATED:20190809T141410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T193015Z
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SUMMARY:Ancestry - find your own (2019)
DESCRIPTION:Join us August 14 at 1:00 pm for a FREE workshop for the public. Space is limited. RSVP today!\n\n\n\nThe Historic Warner Cascade Theatre Museum and the Lawrence County Historical Society are co-hosting a free workshop for the public. \n\n\n\nAncestry presented by Christine O’Neil Susany\n\n\n\nLearn how to search and find information on your family. Handouts will be given out. Also\, you may want to bring your own notebook for any personal notes you may want to jot down. \n\n\n\nSpace is limited to 40 people. Please RSVP immediately. \n\n\n\nRSVP to one of the following: contacts removed – event ended \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/ancestry-find-your-own-2019/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190720T220000
DTSTAMP:20260502T134333
CREATED:20190621T194500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T224952Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Ice Cream Social and Children’s Program (2019)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Ice Cream Social & Children’s Program\n\n\n\n“Vintage Warner Looney Tunes” – FREE Museum Tours – FREE ice cream\, cake & refreshments – and of course THE FIREWORKS\n\n\n\nEvent Schedule\n\n\n\n\n7 pm to 8 pm vintage Warner Looney Tunes presented by the Historic Warner Cascade Theatre. Viewing is in the Medure Annex building.\n\n\n\n8 pm to 9:30 pm Movie memorabilia on display in the Medure Annex building.\n\n\n\n8 pm to 10 pm Ice Cream Social:  FREE ice cream\, cake and refreshments served on the front porch of the museum. From 8 pm until the start of the fireworks at 10 pm.\n\n\n\nFREE museum tours throughout the evening including new exhibits of Lawrence County bottles\, Shenango China\, the hospitals/poor homes\, and new displays in the war room. Available until the start of the fireworks.\n\n\n\n10 pm Fireworks begin – Watch from our Front Porch and lawn. Fireworks display from one of our local fireworks providers\n\n\n\n\nThe Front Porch and lawn of the Historical Society are wonderful locations to view the fireworks and enjoy social hours and ice cream. Come join the fun this July 20th!\n\n\n\nPhoto credits: “Cherry Ice Cream Sundae” by “Steven Depolo” is licensed under CC BY 2.0 \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/annual-ice-cream-social-childrens-program-2019/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events,Open to the Public
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