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SUMMARY:Freedom Seekers On the Underground Railroad
DESCRIPTION:The Lawrence County Historical Society is hosting an upcoming lecture detailing the ‘Freedom Seekers’ on the underground railroad; highlighting locations from Beaver County making their way North into Lawrence County. \n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT DETAILS\n\n\n\nDATE: April 23\, 2026 from 6-7:30 pm \n\n\n\nLOCATION:  Medure Annex\, 408 N Jefferson St\, New Castle PA \n\n\n\nTICKET PRICING (see purchase links below): $10 Non-LCHS Members$5 LCHS MembersFREE to Students \n\n\n\nLecture Presented by Judy FosterPresident of the Enon Valley Community Historical Society \n\n\n\nReservations are strongly encouraged. Space is limited. \n\n\n\n3 Easy Ways To Make a Reservation\n\n\n\n\nON LINE:  Click here for Members\, Non-Members\, Students Reservations / Tickets\n\n\n\nEmail us: info@lawrencechs.org\n\n\n\nBy TELEPHONE: Call our office on any Tuesday\, Thursday or Saturday between 11 am and 4 pm (724-658-4022). Credit cards only.\n\n\n\n\nSAVE TIME – USE BUTTON BELOW TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION HAVE QUESTIONS? Call us for more details: 724-658-4022 \n\n\n\n\nRESERVATION LINK for MEMBERS\, NON-MEMBERS\, and FREE Student Tickets\n\n\n\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/freedom-seekers-underground-railroad/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T180000
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SUMMARY:The Year that Made America
DESCRIPTION:The Lawrence County Historical Society is pleased to present author and lecturer Thomas McMillan to discuss his recent book\, “The Year That Made America” \n\n\n\nDECIDE SOON. ADVANCED TICKETS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.Seating is limited\, so get your tickets now! \n\n\n\nFREE FOR STUDENTS! Deadline to apply is Oct 6. See order LINK below. \n\n\n\nJoin us October 8 and learn about Seven Critical Months in 1776\n\n\n\n“The Year That Made America” tells the untold story of how America’s declaration of independence hinged on seven critical months in 1776 and the courageous votes that changed the world forever. \n\n\n\nThis gripping account reveals the precarious path to American independence though a series of pivotal dates that history has nearly forgotten. While July 4th claims the glory\, the actual vote for independence came on July 2nd – and even that historic moment almost didn’t happen. From January 1776’s publication of Common Sense to December’s darkest hours of the Revolution\, McMillan reconstructs the dramatic months when rebellious colonies transformed into a new nation. \n\n\n\nThis timely narrative strips away the myths to expose the raw political courage that launched a revolution. From heated Congressional debates to the dangerous aftermath of declaring independence. \n\n\n\nMcMillian delivers a fresh perspective on America’s founding that resonates powerfully with today’s political challenges.\n\n\n\nDuring the Event\, books will be available for sale by the author. \n\n\n\n\nThe Year That Made America\n\n\n\n\nEVENT DETAILS\n\n\n\nDATE / TIME: October 8\, 2025 from 6 to 7:30 pm \n\n\n\nLOCATION: LCHS Annex\, 408 N Jefferson St\, New Castle PA 16101 \n\n\n\nADMISSION PRICE: $5 for LCHS Members$10 for Non-MembersFREE for Students (deadline to apply is Oct 6) \n\n\n\n3 Easy Ways To Make Reservations / Purchase Tickets\n\n\n\n\nON LINE NOW at: https://www.lawrencechs.org/store/tickets\n\n\n\nAt our OFFICE: Tuesday\, Thursday\, & Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm. Located at 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle PA 1610\n\n\n\nBy TELEPHONE: 724-658-4022 (credit card only)\n\n\n\n\nAdvance purchase is recommended as seating is limited.\n\n\n\nSAVE TIME – CLICK HERE to PURCHASE your TICKETS online \n\n\n\nSTUDENTS APPLY HERE FOR FREE ADMISSION. Deadline to apply is Oct 6.  \n\n\n\nNOT A MEMBER? CLICK HERE to JOIN TODAY \n\n\n\nHAVE QUESTIONS? Call us for more details: 724-658-4022 \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/the-year-that-made-america/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T150000
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SUMMARY:Yard Sale at Lawrence County Historical Society (2025)
DESCRIPTION:On August 9 between 8 am and 3 pm\, the Lawrence County Historical Society is holding its 3rd Annual Yard Sale at the Joseph A. Clavelli Cultural Heritage Center\, 408 N Jefferson Street. \n\n\n\nAll items for sale will be on display on the covered mansion porch. So\, no concern about rain! \n\n\n\nHOW TO DONATE ITEMS\n\n\n\nWe are presently accepting donations for the yard sale now through July 19\, 2025 on any Tuesday\, Thursday or Saturday between the hours of 11 am and 4 pm. We cannot accept large furniture items\, bedding\, linens\, or clothing. \n\n\n\nWe hope you can join us to make our 3rd Annual Yard Sale a great success! \n\n\n\nDATE/TIME: August 9\, 2025 from 8 am to 3 pm \n\n\n\nLOCATION: 408 N Jefferson Street\, New Castle PA 16101 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/yard-sale-at-lawrence-county-historical-society-2025/
LOCATION:Joseph A. Clavelli Cultural Heritage Center\, 408 N Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T220000
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CREATED:20250628T044300Z
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SUMMARY:Fireworks on the Lawn + Tours (2025)
DESCRIPTION:The Lawrence County Historical Society is pleased to announceour annual “Fireworks on the Lawn” Event.\n\n\n\nSaturday\, July 12\, 2025 from 7:30 – 10:00 pm \n\n\n\nENJOY Coney Island hot dogs with all the trimmings • ice cream • dessert • and drinksavailable for all in attendance. \n\n\n\nJoin the Lawrence County Historical Society to watch the fireworks from the Clavelli Cultural Center porch and lawn.\n\n\n\nBe sure to bring your lawn chair and/or blanket! \n\n\n\n*** RESERVE a TOUR of our newly renovated Clavelli Cultural History Center ***(details below regarding payment and reservations). \n\n\n\nSchedule of Events\n\n\n\n\n7:30 pm to 10 pm – Community Gathering and Food leading up to the fireworks display. Hot dogs\, ice cream\, and drinks. Served on the front porch of the museum beginning at 7:30 pm until the start of the fireworks display at 10 pm.\n\n\n\n7:30 pm to 9 pm – Tours of the Clavelli Cultural History Center are available for $5 per person or $10 for a family of 3 or more. Advanced Reservations and fee required for the tour only.\n\n\n\n10 pm – FREE Fireworks display. Stay and watch the fireworks with us from the Clavelli Mansion porch or lawn. Bring your chairs and/or blankets please.\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 drinks as well as view the fireworks. \n\n\n\nCome join the fun this July 12th!REMINDER: bring your chairs and/or blankets \n\n\n\nDate: July 12\, 2025Time: 7:30 pm until fireworks end (fireworks begin at 10pm)Location: 408 N Jefferson Street\, New Castle PA 16101FREE: Fireworks DisplayFREE: Food and beverage.COST for Clavelli Cultural History Center Tours: $5 / person or $10 for family of 3 or more.Advance Tour Reservations are required. \n\n\n\n2 Easy Ways to RESERVE YOUR TOUR TODAY: \n\n\n\n\nCALL 724-658-4022 (LCHS) any Tuesday\, Thursday or Saturday between 11:00 am and 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/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T193000
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SUMMARY:Western Pennsylvania's Role in America's Independence
DESCRIPTION:DECIDE SOON. ADVANCE TICKETS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.Seating is limited\, so get your tickets now!\n\n\n\nFREE FOR STUDENTS!See order button below.\n\n\n\n\n\nBy placing Western PA at the center of the story\, we gain new insight into the American Revolution.\n\n\n\nIn May 1775\, some 250 years ago\, several North American colonies had just begun fighting a war for independence against King George and the British Empire. Many of the most popular retellings of this war center on events that took place along the Atlantic Coast but the area we now know as Western Pennsylvania was at the center of many rebel leaders’ plans for an independent nation. \n\n\n\nUnderstanding the upper Ohio River Valley in the late 1700s is the keystone to understanding the whole arc of the then geographic past\, present and future of the United States. \n\n\n\nThe Revolutionary War was fundamentally a war fought over land and the Ohio River was an important waterborne transportation link to the new nation’s success. By placing Western PA at the center of the story\, we gain new insight into the American Revolution. \n\n\n\nThe Lawrence County Historical Society invites you to join us for this information and fascinating historical lecture by Professor David H. Lehman\, Professor of History\, Westminster College. \n\n\n\nFor more information on Dr Lehman\, read this brief article from the Westminster College Student Newspaper titled: New history professor has history living in Amish country \n\n\n\nEVENT DETAILS\n\n\n\nDATE/TIME: May 28\, 2025 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm \n\n\n\nLOCATION: Medure Annex of the Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 N. Jefferson St\, New Castle PA 16101 \n\n\n\nTICKET PRICE: $5 for LCHS Members / $10 for Non-Members / FREE for STUDENTS \n\n\n\nPROGRAM: begins promptly at 6 pm \n\n\n\n3 Easy Ways To Make Reservations / Purchase Tickets\n\n\n\n\nON LINE NOW at: https://www.lawrencechs.org/store/tickets\n\n\n\nAt our OFFICE: Tuesday\, Thursday\, & Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm. Located at 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle PA 1610\n\n\n\nBy TELEPHONE: 724-658-4022 (credit card only)\n\n\n\n\nAdvance purchase is recommended as seating is limited.\n\n\n\nSAVE TIME – USE BUTTON below to PURCHASE your TICKETS \n\n\n\n\nPurchase TICKETS for Event\n\n\n\nSTUDENTS APPLY HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNOT A MEMBER? CLICK HERE to JOIN TODAY \n\n\n\nHAVE QUESTIONS? Call us for more details: 724-658-4022 \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/role-america-independence/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T193000
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SUMMARY:Our Nation's Guest - Marquis de Lafayette
DESCRIPTION:From July 1824 to September 1825\, the French Marquis de Lafayette\, the last surviving major general of the American Revolutionary War\, made a tour of all of the 24 states in the United States. \n\n\n\nOur presentation ‘Our Nation’s Guest’ tells the story of the General’s 14-month tour of America as the guest of the nation he helped found. His tour included visits to: Butler PA (March 1825)\, Washington PA (May 1825)\, Uniontown PA (May 1825)\, Pittsburgh PA (May 1825)\, Waterford PA (June 1825)\, and Erie PA (June 1825). \n\n\n\nWho was Lafayette and why did he receive such accolades and warm welcomes everywhere he went on this long journey? The answer lies in the fact that Americans of the time knew the vital contributions he made to his adopted nation. He was a financier\, soldier\, diplomat\, and political theorist. \n\n\n\nPresenter Richard Arthur\, a Butler County native\, is currently the curator of the Eagle Hotel and Stagecoach Stop Museum\, part of the living history campus of Fort LeBoeuf Historical Society. Arthur holds a BA degree from Allegheny College and a MA from George Washington University.  \n\n\n\n* LAYFAYETTE:  Financier\, Soldier\, Diplomat\, Political Theorist *This lecture will attempt to refresh the memory of this great man.During and after the American Revolution\, Lafayette strongly supported human rights for all\, especially religious freedom and equality for women. He was an abolitionist and always fought for Liberty\, Equality\, and Freedom. \n\n\n\nEVENT DETAILS\n\n\n\nDATE: April 11\, 2025 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm \n\n\n\nLOCATION: Medure Annex of the Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 N. Jefferson St\, New Castle PA 16101 \n\n\n\nCOST: $5 for LCHS Members / $10 for Non-Members \n\n\n\nPROGRAM BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 6 PM \n\n\n\n3 Easy Ways To Make Reservations / Purchase Tickets\n\n\n\n\nON LINE NOW at:  https://www.lawrencechs.org/store/tickets\n\n\n\nAt our OFFICE: Tuesday\, Thursday\, & Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm. Located at 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle PA 1610\n\n\n\nBy TELEPHONE:  724-658-4022 (credit card only)\n\n\n\n\nAdvance purchase is recommended as seating is limited.\n\n\n\nSAVE TIME – USE BUTTON below to PURCHASE your TICKETS \n\n\n\n\nPurchase TICKETS for Lecture\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNOT A MEMBER? CLICK HERE to JOIN TODAY \n\n\n\nHAVE QUESTIONS? Call us for more details: 724-658-4022 \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/our-nations-guest-marquis-de-lafayette/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T193000
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CREATED:20241021T014700Z
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SUMMARY:Telling Western Pennsylvania History Through Slavery and Abolition
DESCRIPTION:DECIDE SOON. ADVANCE TICKETS ARE REQUIRED. Seating is limited\, so get your tickets now! Deadline to purchase on line: Nov 3\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Lawrence County Historical Society is pleased to announce its upcoming educational speaker event\, “TELLING WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA HISTORY THROUGH SLAVERY AND ABOLITION” as presented by David H. Lehman\, Assistant Professor\, Westminster College. \n\n\n\nWestern PA has been a crossroads for traveling humans for over 19\,000 years. During the 17th and 18th centuries\, traveling south to north through Western PA took on an extra layer of meaning. For people fleeing enslavement\, Western PA was a place where they had to dodge bounty hunters\, find allies\, and connect to a final route out of the country and away from the jurisdiction of fugitive slave laws. \n\n\n\nUniquely in Western PA\, some who were making their escape up the Atlantic Coast\, along with those who turned inland at Philadelphia\, might meet those who were making their escape up the Ohio River Valley or via Cumberland MD. Towns in Western PA were meeting places and switching yards where these escapees from multiple points of origin could find each other and work together to set up their next steps towards freedom. \n\n\n\nExploring this distinctive place in history of freedom-seeking\, abolitionist activism\, and civil disobedience can show us the long arc of our history here in Western PA as a place that welcomed strangers and offered help to people in their time of trial. \n\n\n\nSPEAKER: David H. Lehman is an assistant professor in the history department at Westminster College (Pa.) since 2023. He has a PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a BA from Goshen College (Ind.). Lehman’s teaching interests include early U.S. history\, American Indian history and culture\, environmental studies\, modern empires\, race in U.S. history\, world geography\, modern China\, and public history. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe hope you join us for this information event! \n\n\n\nDATE/TIME: November 6\, 2024 / 6:00-7:30 pm \n\n\n\nLOCATION: LCHS ANNEX – 408 N Jefferson St\, New Castle PA 16101 \n\n\n\nTICKET PRICE$5 for Members$10 for Non-members \n\n\n\n3 WAYS TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKET \n\n\n\n\nONLINE 24/7 at https://www.lawrencechs.org/store/tickets/online purchase deadline is November 3\n\n\n\nBy TELEPHONE: at 724-658-4022 any Tuesday\, Thursday or Saturday from 11am to 4pm\n\n\n\nIN PERSON At the LCHS Annex\, 408 N Jefferson Street\, New Castle only on Tuesdays\, Thursdays and Saturdays between 11 AM and 4 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Attribution:Niagara\, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0\, via Wikimedia Commons \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/telling-western-pennsylvania-history-through-slavery-and-abolition/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T193000
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SUMMARY:History of the DRAKE WELL and the OIL INDUSTRY in TITUSVILLE
DESCRIPTION:DECIDE SOON. ADVANCE TICKETS ARE REQUIRED. Seating is limited\, so get your tickets now! Deadline to purchase on line: Oct 20\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Sarah Goodman\, Museum Educator\, PA Historical and Museum Commission\, for an informative presentation that chronicles the birth of the American oil industry in 1859 by Colonel Edwin Drake. \n\n\n\nGoodman’s presentation will provide an insight into the birth and growth of the oil and gas industries in the Titusville area. \n\n\n\n\nLearn how Seneca Oil Company developed a way to produce more ‘rock oil’ from the ‘Oil Creek’ and the commercially successful well drilled by Drake on August 27\, 1859.\n\n\n\nLearn about the rich history of the Drake Well and the Oil Region located in the Titusville PA area.\n\n\n\n\nWe hope you join us for this information event! \n\n\n\nDATE/TIME: October 23\, 2024 / 6:00-7:30 pm \n\n\n\nLOCATION: LCHS ANNEX – 408 N Jefferson St\, New Castle PA 16101 \n\n\n\nTICKET PRICE: $10 per person \n\n\n\n3 WAYS TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKET \n\n\n\n\nONLINE 24/7 at https://www.lawrencechs.org/store/tickets/online purchase deadline is October 20\n\n\n\nBy TELEPHONE: at 724-658-4022 any Tuesday\, Thursday or Saturday from 11am to 4pm\n\n\n\nIN PERSON At the LCHS Annex\, 408 N Jefferson Street\, New Castle only on Tuesdays\, Thursdays and Saturdays between 11 AM and 4 PM\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Attribution:Niagara\, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0\, via Wikimedia Commons \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/history-of-the-drake-well-and-the-oil-industry-in-titusville/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T060712
CREATED:20240829T030800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T032229Z
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SUMMARY:Daughters of the American Revolution: Genealogy Lecture
DESCRIPTION:DECIDE SOON. ADVANCE TICKETS ARE REQUIRED. Seating is limited\, so get your tickets now! \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Connie White\, PA State Committee Chairman of the Daughters of the American Revolution for Genealogical Records\, for this informative lecture. \n\n\n\nConnie will be speaking about the role of the DAR organization. She will discuss how one can join\, how to find your patriot\, and how to go about doing the necessary research. \n\n\n\nLearn what information is required for each generation\, how to navigate the DAR website\, and useful information that can be helpful in your research. \n\n\n\nWe hope you will join us! \n\n\n\nDATE/TIME: September 11\, 2024 / 6:00-7:03 pm \n\n\n\nLOCATION: LCHS ANNEX – 408 N Jefferson St\, New Castle PA 16101 \n\n\n\nTICKET PRICE: $5 per person \n\n\n\n3 WAYS TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKET \n\n\n\n\nONLINE 24/7 at https://www.lawrencechs.org/store/tickets/\n\n\n\nBy TELEPHONE: at 724-658-4022 any Tuesday\, Thursday or Saturday from 11am to 4pm\n\n\n\nIN PERSON At the LCHS Annex\, 408 N Jefferson Street\, New Castle only on Tuesdays\, Thursdays and Saturdays between 11 AM and 4 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/daughters-of-the-american-revolution-genealogy-lecture/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T060712
CREATED:20240627T193500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T034144Z
UID:23524-1721847600-1721853000@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:An Evening With Mark Twain (hors d’oeuvres at 6 pm)
DESCRIPTION:Seating is limited\, so get your tickets now! This is an evening you don’t want to miss!\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Lawrence County Historical Society is pleased to host an enchanting live performance\, ‘An Evening with Mark Twain’ – American’s foremost writer and “greatest humorist the United Stated has ever produced”. \n\n\n\nDATE/TIME: July 24\, 2024. 6 – 7 pm: hors d’oeuvres will be served7 pm: PERFORMANCE BEGINS \n\n\n\nLOCATION: Confluence\, 214 E Washington Street\, New Castle PA 16101 \n\n\n\nTICKETS: $20 per person \n\n\n\n2 WAYS TO PURCHASE TICKETS \n\n\n\n\nAt the LCHS Annex\, 408 N Jefferson Street\, New Castle only on Tuesdays\, Thursdays and Saturdays between 11 AM and 4 PM\n\n\n\nOnline at https://www.lawrencechs.org/store/tickets/Online purchases can be mailed\, time permitting.\n\n\n\n\nMark and Sara\, founders of the Largely Literary Theatre Company\, are dedicated to promoting literature\, literacy and live theatre. Their performance will feature the life and works of Mark Twain. \n\n\n\nMark Dawidziak is an internationally recognized Mark Twain scholar and has portrayed Twain on stage for more than 40 years. Famed documentarian Ken Burns has said\, “Nobody gets Mark Twain the way Mark Dawidziak does”. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/an-evening-with-mark-twain-hors-doeuvres-at-6-pm/
LOCATION:Confluence\, 214 E Washington Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T060712
CREATED:20240405T200800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T041418Z
UID:23557-1713637800-1713643200@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:1794 Whiskey Rebellion
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 ‘1794 Whiskey Rebellion’ speaker event. \n\n\n\nThe 1794 uprising of farmers and distillers in Western PA was in protest of a whiskey tax enacted by the US Federal Government. Following years of aggression with tax collectors\, the region finally exploded in a confrontation that resulted in President George Washington sending in troops to quell what some feared could become a full-blown revolution.  \n\n\n\nThe Whiskey Rebellion is considered one of the first major tests of the authority of the newly formed US Government.\n\n\n\nHistory Professor Brady Crytzer\, Robert Morris University\, will provide an in depth study of this rebellion. A former resident of Lawrence County\, he has been a presenter previously at the Lawrence County Historical Society. Professor Crytzer will be available for book signing following the event. \n\n\n\nBOOK: The Whiskey Rebellion: A Distilled History of an American Crisis by Brady J. Crytzer (2023 Westholme Publishing) \n\n\n\n\nHOSTED BY: Lawrence County Historical Society \n\n\n\nEVENT SPONSORS: Almira Foundation \n\n\n\nDATE and TIME: 6:30 – 8:00 pm on April 20\, 2024 \n\n\n\nLOCATION: 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle PA 16101 (Medure History Annex) \n\n\n\nTICKET COST: A $5 per person donation will be charged \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 is over]\n\n\n\n\n\nMake your $5 Reservation TODAY! Join us April 20 at the Lawrence County Historical Society for a presentation on “The 1794 Whiskey Rebellion“\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/1794-whiskey-rebellion/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T060712
CREATED:20240310T205800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T042718Z
UID:23566-1711562400-1711567800@www.lawrencechs.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T060712
CREATED:20240211T211100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T043641Z
UID:23573-1708542000-1708547400@www.lawrencechs.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T060712
CREATED:20231022T202200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T213453Z
UID:23611-1699120800-1699126200@www.lawrencechs.org
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:20230913T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T060712
CREATED:20230829T193600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T221002Z
UID:23628-1694629800-1694635200@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:Holocaust Survivors of Lawrence County: Stories of Resilience and Rebuilding
DESCRIPTION:Advance reservations are required as seating is limited. \n\n\n\nWe invite you to join us September 13 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm for a presentation of “Holocaust Survivors of Lawrence County: Stories of Resilience and Rebuilding.” \n\n\n\nLearn about three Holocaust survivors who immigrated to and settled in Lawrence County; how these survivors started families\, owned and operated businesses\, served as faith leaders and pillars of their communities\, and truly became a part of the fabric of the New Castle area. Although each survivor suffered unfathomable loss and trauma\, their stories show their own resilience and the endurance of the human spirit. \n\n\n\nBy learning their stories\, we all can do our part to “never forget” as we honor their lives and memories. \n\n\n\nEvent presenter: Christina Sahovey\, Operations Manager of the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh\, where she has worked since 2016. In this education presentation\, she shares her knowledge and research of the Holocaust. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Payment can be made at the event. \n\n\n\nDATE: September 13\, 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). Or send an email to: [redacted since event has ended] \n\n\n\nFEE TO ATTEND: $5 per person. Payment can be made at the event. \n\n\n\nThe Lawrence County Historical Society is committed to providing educational opportunities for the community and to promote awareness of Lawrence County history. We look forward to seeing you September 13\, 2023!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/holocaust-survivors-of-lawrence-county-stories-of-resilience-and-rebuilding/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T060712
CREATED:20230816T221800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T221537Z
UID:23634-1693420200-1693425600@www.lawrencechs.org
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:20230828T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230828T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T060712
CREATED:20230816T030900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T223115Z
UID:23638-1693243800-1693251000@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:Alcohol & Ink on Tile Craft Event (2)
DESCRIPTION:Due to public interest\, we are offering another Tile Craft Event. Join us on August 28th! \n\n\n\nThis popular hands-on art class for adults requires NO prior experience. However\, advance reservations are required. \n\n\n\nThe Lawrence County Historical Society and the New Castle Public Library\, in concert with the Almira Foundation\, are pleased to announce their “Alcohol & Ink on Tile” craft event. \n\n\n\nCreate colorful\, vibrant designs on ceramic tiles using alcohol & inks. Step-by-step instructions on how to apply these amazing inks to ceramic tiles will enable you to show off your new creative skills.  \n\n\n\nTake home your two completed tiles. They make beautiful gifts for someone else or yourself!  \n\n\n\nEVENT FEE IS $25/person and INCLUDES: ceramic tiles\, alcohol inks\, alcohol (not the drinking kind)\, pipettes\, lighters\, gloves and tools. At the end\, you can take home your two completed tiles. \n\n\n\nLOCATION: LCHS Annex building\, 408 N Jefferson Street \n\n\n\nTO RESERVE YOUR SPACE: Call us any Tuesday\, Thursday or Saturday between 11 am and 4 pm (Tele: 724-658-4022) \n\n\n\nAttendees are encouraged to DRESS FOR MESS!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/alcohol-ink-on-tile-craft-event-2/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T060712
CREATED:20230723T004600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T222926Z
UID:23641-1691602200-1691609400@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:Alcohol & Ink on Tile Craft Event
DESCRIPTION:One of the most popular hands-on art classes for adults and it requires NO prior experience. However\, advance reservations are required. \n\n\n\nThe Lawrence County Historical Society and the New Castle Public Library\, in concert with the Almira Foundation\, are pleased to announce their “Alcohol & Ink on Tile” craft event. \n\n\n\nCreate colorful\, vibrant designs on ceramic tiles using alcohol & inks. Step-by-step instructions on how to apply these amazing inks to ceramic tiles will enable you to show off your new creative skills.  \n\n\n\nTake home your two completed tiles. They make beautiful gifts for someone else or yourself!  \n\n\n\nEVENT FEE IS $25/person and INCLUDES: ceramic tiles\, alcohol inks\, alcohol (not the drinking kind)\, pipettes\, lighters\, gloves and tools. At the end\, you can take home your two completed tiles. \n\n\n\nLOCATION: LCHS Annex building\, 408 N Jefferson Street \n\n\n\nTO RESERVE YOUR SPACE: Call us any Tuesday\, Thursday or Saturday between 11 am and 4 pm (Tele: 724-658-4022) \n\n\n\nAttendees are encouraged to DRESS FOR MESS!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/alcohol-ink-on-tile-craft-event/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230729T223000
DTSTAMP:20260503T060712
CREATED:20230718T005100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T223719Z
UID:23647-1690660800-1690669800@www.lawrencechs.org
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:20230719T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T060712
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UID:23653-1689791400-1689796800@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:History of PA Dutch Folk Art
DESCRIPTION:Seating is limited! Make your reservation as soon as possible! \n\n\n\nThe Lawrence County Historical Society invites you to attend “The History of Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Art” on Wednesday July 19 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Our thanks to the Almira Foundation for making this event possible. \n\n\n\nTOPICS INCLUDE \n\n\n\n\nHow Our State Became Known as Pennsylvania\n\n\n\nRecruitment of Germans & Quakers to Settle Pennsylvania\n\n\n\nUtilitarian Goods vs. Art\n\n\n\nArt from the Earth\n\n\n\nArt from Beneath the Earth\n\n\n\nSalvage Art\n\n\n\nBarn Art\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Frances Halley\, folk artist and illustrator. Halley is a graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh\, a member of the Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators\, the Folk Art Society of America and the Guild of American Papercutters. She previously presented this program at the Center for Lifelong Learning at LaRoche University in the Fall of 2021. \n\n\n\nSeating is limited! Make your reservation as soon as possible! \n\n\n\nDATE: July 19\, 2023TIME: 6:30 – 8:00 pmLOCATION: Joseph A. Clavelli Cultural History Center\, 408 North Jefferson St\, New Castle PA 16101RESERVATIONS: Reservations RequiredCOST: $5 per person \n\n\n\nHOW TO MAKE A RESERVATION \n\n\n\n\nCall us at 724-658-4022\n\n\n\nIn person at our Annex office Tuesday\, Thursday\, or Saturday between 11am-4pm\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle PA 16101\n\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\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/history-of-pa-dutch-folk-art/
LOCATION:Joseph A. Clavelli Cultural Heritage Center\, 408 N Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230710T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T060712
CREATED:20230725T204600Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T060712
CREATED:20230602T200600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T230251Z
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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:20230605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T060712
CREATED:20230508T003200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T231156Z
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SUMMARY:Chambers Site Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Chambers Site Presentation – Historic Sites Committee Meeting\n\n\n\nCome and be a part of the conversation as the Historic Sites Committee delves into the historical sites scattered throughout Lawrence County\, Pennsylvania.  \n\n\n\nOn June 5\, 2023 at 7 PM\, Brian  L. Fritz\, MS\, RPA\, a local archaeologist and Principal Investigator at Quemahoning LLC\, will be presenting on the topic of: \n\n\n\n“Geospatial Reconstruction of the 1959-1960 Excavations of the Chambers Site (36LR0011)Edinburg\, Lawrence County\, Pennsylvania” \n\n\n\nArchaeological excavations at the Chambers site (36LR0011) were conducted in 1959 through 1960 by archaeologists from Carnegie Museum of Natural History and by members of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology. The investigation identified a Woodland Period burial mound and an 18th century Indian cemetery. Human remains and funerary objects removed from historic graves showed strong cultural affiliations to Indian groups that were known to have settlements in western Pennsylvania during the 18th century.  \n\n\n\nThe Chambers site is believed to be associated with Seneca and Delaware settlements along the Mahoning River that were collectively known as “the Kuskuskies Towns.” The Delaware Tribe of Indians is seeking to repatriate human remains and funerary objects that were removed from the Chambers Site under the authority of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).  \n\n\n\nAs part of the NAGPRA documentation\, the Delaware Tribe of Indians wished to relocate the site of the excavations. However\, detailed maps showing the locations of the burial mound and Indian cemetery were not preserved in archaeological archives. Using photographs of the archaeological excavations\, GIS software\, and methods of photogrammetry the locations of Carnegie Museum’s excavations were reconstructed on the modern landscape. \n\n\n\nWe hope you’ll be able to join us for what promises to be an illuminating evening on June 5\, 2023\, at the Lawrence County Historical Society’s Medure History Annex.  \n\n\n\nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to explore Lawrence County’s fascinating history\, and learn from one of its leading experts. We look forward to seeing you there!  \n\n\n\nTo register for this event\, please call 724-658-4022\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/chambers-site-presentation/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T060712
CREATED:20230524T202800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T231033Z
UID:23674-1685178000-1685188800@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:Spring Yard Sale at Lawrence County Historical Society (2023)
DESCRIPTION:OUR YARDSALE CONTINUES FOR A 2ND WEEKEND. COME SEE WHAT TREASURES YOU CAN FIND. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Lawrence County Historical Society is holding a second weekend of our Spring Yard Sale on the grounds of the Clavelli Heritage Cultural Center on May 27 from 9 am to 12 noon.\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/spring-yard-sale-at-lawrence-county-historical-society-2023-2/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T140000
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CREATED:20230404T031000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T232513Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Yard Sale at Lawrence County Historical Society (2023)
DESCRIPTION:DEADLINE TO DROP OFF ITEMS: April 15 – May 15 (see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Lawrence County Historical Society will be holding a Spring Yard Sale on the grounds of the Clavelli Heritage Cultural Center on May 20 from 9 am to 2 pm.\n\n\n\nSpring is here! And\, with Spring comes the dreaded seasonal ‘Spring House Cleaning’ tradition. Perhaps your ‘honey do’ list will include eliminating unused or unwanted items previously stored in your attic space and since forgotten. And let’s not forget that long overdue reorganization of your garage area and the purging of all those items that have accumulated over the winter months. \n\n\n\nIf this is what the coming months have in store for you\, the LCHS volunteers ask that you keep us in mind as you clean out those cupboards\, closets\, basements\, attics\, and garages. \n\n\n\nAny items you wish to contribute to the yard sale will be gladly accepted. (No clothing or bed/bath linens\, please.) All proceeds from the re-sale of these contributions will go directly to benefit the Historical Society. Unsold items will be disposed of following the yard sale by our volunteer staff. \n\n\n\nItems can be dropped off at the LCHS Annex any Tuesday\, Thursday\, or Saturday between the hours of 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM beginning April 15th but no later than May 15th. \n\n\n\nEvent: Saturday\, May 20\, 2023Time: 9 am to 2 pmLocation: Lawrence County Historical Society Annex408 N. Jefferson St.\, New Castle\, PA 16101\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/spring-yard-sale-at-lawrence-county-historical-society-2023/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T143000
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CREATED:20230324T231900Z
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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:20230222T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T060712
CREATED:20230122T034800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T003718Z
UID:23700-1677090600-1677097800@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:The Irish Brigade at Gettysburg
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear the fascinating story surrounding THE IRISH BRIGADE AT GETTYSBURG …\n\n\n\nAs told by James Carnes\, graduate of Edinboro State College\, American History\, Government & Economics at Grove City High School for 20 years and Adjunct Professor at Grove City College for 16 years. \n\n\n\nTucked into the woods along Gettysburg National Military Park’s Sickle’s Avenue stands tall a Celtic cross\, shadowing the Irish Wolfhound. The monument represents the valor of five regiments who\, battered and beaten from engagement months prior in Antietam and Fredericksburg\, triumphantly secured the Union line as part of Sickle’s army. \n\n\n\nThe story of the Irish Brigade is among the most popular told at Gettysburg. The iconic trefoil emblem of the United States’ Second Corps is proudly emblazed above the Irish Brigade marker. While the Irish Brigade would suffer great casualties that day\, its story is remarkable and a great reminder of the Irish pride and legacy at Gettysburg. \n\n\n\nTickets are $5/ person. TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT  \n\n\n\n\nCall our office 714-658-4022 Tuesday\, Thursday or Saturday between 11 AM and 4 PM\n\n\n\nStop by our office any Tuesday\, Thursday or Saturday between 11 AM and 4 PM.\n\n\n\n\nDATE OF EVENT: Wednesday February 22\, 202\, 6:30 pmLOCATION OF EVENT: Lawrence County Historical Society Annex408 N. Jefferson Street\, New Castle PA 16101 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/the-irish-brigade-at-gettysburg/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T060712
CREATED:20221210T233800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T005234Z
UID:23705-1671264000-1671296400@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:An Enchanted Evening - stories\, sound effects\, and refreshments
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an enchanted evening in the mansion!\n\n\n\n\nChildren can enjoy a story hour brought to life with a little Christmas Magic. Enjoy hearing the Polar Express\, Twas the Night Before Christmas (A Visit from St. Nicholas)\, and Yes\, Virginia\, There Is a Santa Claus. Our stories include live sound effects and visits from some of the characters in the stories bringing goodies and yummy treats. \n\n\n\nParents can enjoy refreshments and a coffee bar\n\n\n\nTreat bags and hot chocolate will be provided for children and are included with registration\n\n\n\nTicket purchase required\n\n\n\n\nSPACE IS LIMITED. ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. RESERVE your space  today!. \n\n\n\nHERE’S HOW TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS\n\n\n\n\nCALL (724) 658-4022 on Tue or Thursday from 11am to 4 pm to make your reservations. \n\n\n\n\nDATE: December 17\, 2022TIME: 6:00 to 7:00 pmCOST: FREE – advanced reservations required due to space limitationsLOCATION: Clavelli Historical Mansion408 N Jefferson St\, 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/an-enchanted-evening-stories-sound-effects-and-refreshments/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T060712
CREATED:20221023T224300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T010010Z
UID:23709-1668625200-1668632400@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:1st Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The Lawrence County Historical Society is pleased to announce its 1st Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. The Society could not exist if it were not for the incredible work done by our Volunteers.  \n\n\n\nJoin an evening of food and fun to show your appreciation for the work of these incredible\, generous people. \n\n\n\nWe will celebrate in a beautiful event venue in a fully restored former school building located in Pulaski. \n\n\n\n> Recognition Program> 50/50 Raffle> Hot Buffet Dinner> Dessert Table> Coffee and Beverages \n\n\n\nTickets are limited and available only until November 11.Hurry to get yours now!\n\n\n\nTO PURCHASE TICKETS (deadline to purchase November 11) \n\n\n\n\nBuy online – EXPIRED Nov 11. Call office for availability.\n\n\n\nCall our office 714-658-4022\n\n\n\nStop by our office any Tuesday\, Thursday or Saturday between 11 AM and 4 PM.\n\n\n\n\nDATE OF EVENT: Wednesday\, November 16\, 2022\, 7:00 pmLOCATION OF EVENT: River Valley Community Resource Center320 Shenango Street\, Pulaski PA 16143 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/1st-annual-volunteer-appreciation-dinner/
LOCATION:River Valley Community Resource Center\, 320 Shenango Street\, Pulaski\, PA\, 16143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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