“Over There” – An Overview of WWI
Join us this Veterans Day, November 11 at 7 pm Veteran and historian Chuck King presents a program about World War I along with a display of artifacts about the […]
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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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Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building) 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States
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Haunted History of Lawrence County
Lawrence County Historical Society 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United StatesGhostly Tales - Present Day Hauntings Susan Linville will send chills up your spine with ghostly tales dating back to 1869. Come hear about ghosts of the past, and present […]
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Annual Ice Cream Social, Children’s Program & opening of The Underground Railroad Exhibit
Lawrence County Historical Society 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United StatesJoin us for a very special evening full of delicious events. Ice Cream social. Children's Fair. Fireworks. And the opening of our Underground Railroad Exhibit. Event Schedule The following time schedule is […]
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Genealogy with Betty DiRisio and Sue Linville
Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building) 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United StatesFind your Ancestors: Intro to Genealogy Want to create your family tree but not sure what to do? Wondering how to start your search? LCHS volunteer Betty DiRisio and LCHS Administrator […]
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From LCHS to the National Archives
Lawrence County Historical Society 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United StatesAndrew Henley, former volunteer at the Lawrence County Historical Society (LCHS), returns to tell of his summer internship at the National Archives in Washington DC. See article in the New Castle News https://www.ncnewsonline.com/news/local_news/young-and-old-student-volunteering-at-historical-society/article_1f62f8af-ea67-5372-b1e6-d7bdda0b21f2.html Henley will present how his work at LCHS benefitted him in acquiring such a memorable experience. He will discuss the similarities and […]
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They Also Served: Women During WWII
Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building) 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United StatesGuest Speaker: Ruth Fairchild Ruth Fairchild joined the Army in 1982, serving for 12 years as an Operating Room Technician in Alabama, Texas, New Jersey, Germany, and Saudi Arabia. Upon returning to New Castle, Fairchild joined the Veterans of Foreign Wars and became very involved, holding many positions at the post, district, and state levels, […]
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King Beaver Archaeological Meeting
Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building) 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United StatesMeeting of the King Beaver Archaeology Club(1st Sunday of every month) Event details pending Photo credits: "Barbed and Tanged Arrowheads" by "Wessex Archaeology" is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
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Early Years of Black Cinema
Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building) 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United StatesThis program will take a look at and discuss some of the earlier Black performers and movies. "Films featuring Black performers and images at the beginning of the 20th century portrayed African Americans in insulting stereotypes.” ... Jean Speight Father of African American filmmakers Also, in the presentation will be Oscar Micheaux, often thought of […]
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Open House with SANTA
Lawrence County Historical Society 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United StatesSanta will visit the mansion to check out our decorations. He will visit with children and hand out our annual treat bags. And even better yet, the kids can have their picture taken with Santa. Free tours of the mansion included.
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The Beginning of the End: D-Day & onward
Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building) 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United StatesOur Veterans' Day program reflects on World War II from D-Day on June 6, 1944 through the end of WWII. We invite local veterans to join us and share their reflections.
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STEEL: a Live Event with Speaker Dale Perelman
Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building) 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United StatesIron & Steel Industries in Western PA The Lawrence County Historical Society will kickoff the new season with their first program of the fall on Wednesday, October 8th at 7pm, in the Greer-Clavelli Mansion, 408 N. Jefferson Street. Our speaker, Dale Perelman, will discuss his new book, "Steel." The book portrays the growth of the […]
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Ice Cream Social & Fireworks too!
Lawrence County Historical Society 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States8:00 pm – ICE CREAM SOCIAL (stay after for the Fireworks)
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When Forges Roared: Titans and Tradesmen of Lawrence County’s Industrial Revolution
Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building) 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United StatesA New Exhibit After the Grand Opening, the exhibit runsTuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 11 am to 4 pmHolidays excludedExhibit Ends: October 8 Exhibit Dates Were:July 26, 29,31August 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 30September 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30October 2, 4, […]
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Model Railroading: Children’s Program
Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building) 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United StatesFREE EVENT - Children's program for all ages
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A Controversial Skeleton: Intrigue & Arguments
Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building) 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United StatesHis was one of the most complete ancient skeletons ever found when it was discovered in 1996. It was also one of the most controversial. Over 9,000 years ago, a man died near the bank of the Columbia River in Kennewick, Washington. A stone projectile lodged in his hip. The skeleton triggered a nine-year legal battle […]
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