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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:20211211T160000
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SUMMARY:Mistletoe Magic Christmas Take-Out Dinner
DESCRIPTION:ADVANCED TICKETS REQUIRED – DEADLINE TO PURCHASE DEC 4\n\n\n\nDue to the continuation of the pandemic\, we have decided to once again have a take-out dinner in place of our annual Mistletoe Magic Christmas party. Even though we won’t be able to get together\, we can still enjoy a wonderful meal by our caterer\, the Faraone Brothers\, and support the Historical Society at the same time.  \n\n\n\nThe Take-Out Dinners are on Saturday\, December 11 from 4 pm to 6 pm. You don’t even need to get out of your car. Volunteers will direct you where to park and will deliver your meals.  \n\n\n\nDINNER PICK-UP DIRECTIONS: Please enter through the parking lot on Wallace Avenue and exit down the driveway onto Jefferson St.  \n\n\n\nYOU CAN VISIT THE MUSEUM TO SEE THE BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED DOWNSTAIRS: If you wish to come in to pick up your dinner and see the beautifully decorated downstairs\, you may park in the parking lot and enter the mansion by way of the front door. Please wear a mask.  \n\n\n\nA TOUR OF THE FULL MANSION is available on: Tuesday\, Thursday\, and Saturday from 11am to 4 pm.  \n\n\n\nTICKETS: We are keeping the dinner price the same at $30. The event helps support our society. When buying your ticket\, you will be asked to choose a pick up time in 15-minute increments. This will be marked on your ticket.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMENU: chicken parmesan with a side of spaghetti\, wedding soup\, green beans\, salad\, rolls with butter\, and cake \n\n\n\nTICKET PURCHASE DEADLINE: SATURDAY DECEMBER 4Tickets are also available in person at the office\, by calling the office\, or from board members. Be sure to tell us your desired pick-up time and mark it on your ticket. Tickets must be purchased by Saturday\, December 4th.  \n\n\n\n\nTICKET DEADLINE DEC 4\n\n\n\n\nThis is one of our main fundraisers\, and we really appreciate your support.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/mistletoe-magic-christmas-take-out-dinner/
LOCATION:Museum at the Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:14th Annual Member & Friends Dinner (2021)
DESCRIPTION:Join us Sept 9th for our 14th Annual Member & Friends Dinner\n\n\n\nThe society’s 14th annual Membership and Friends Dinner will be held at the Cascade Park Pavilion on Thursday\, September 9th. Our honoree will be Lawrence County Commissioner\, Dan Vogler\, for his years of support to the society and Lawrence County. \n\n\n\nVogler Brief Bio: Dan served two terms on the Lawrence County Historical Society board in the 1980s and has been a strong supporter of the society\, its programs\, and the history and preservation of the county. He currently is the Lawrence County commissioner\, a position he has held since 2004\, and sits on the county election and prison boards. Previous career positions include: Chairman of the County commission board (12 years)\, Director of governmental affairs for Pennsylvania Power\, Director of United Way\, Neshannock Township supervisor. He has served on the following boards: Lawrence County Salary and Retirement boards\, Board of elections\, Lawrence County Tourist Promotion Agency board. \n\n\n\nLocation: Cascade Park Pavilion at 1928 East Washington St. in New Castle PA 16101 \n\n\n\nPROGRAM\n> 6:00 pm Social Hour\n> 6:30 pm Buffet Dinner\n> Following dinner\, Dan will present a program about former district attorney John Powers.\n> BYOB – mixers available \n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Must Purchase Tickets in AdvanceTICKETS: only $35 eachPURCHASE DEADLINE: Thursday\, September 2 (on line\, at our office\, or by phone). Cannot purchase tickets at door. \n\n\n\nTickets available from: > The Historical Society office (Tue\, Thur\, Sat between 11 am and 4 pm) / How to Find Us> By Telephone 724-658-4022 > BUY NOW IN OUR ONLINE STORE \n\n\n\nAdvertising: Ads for the program are available. 1/8 page is $20\, 1/4 page is $35\, 1/2 page is $50\, full page is $75.\nDeadline to submit ads: Aug. 31\nTo place an ad in the Program booklet: call the Historical Society at 724-658-4022\nFor more information: call the Historical Society at 724-658-4022 \n\n\n\nWe reserve the right to make changes to the program dates\, time\, costs and location. \n\n\n\nAll current COVID 19 health guidelines will be followed.  \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/14th-annual-member-friends-dinner-2021/
LOCATION:Cascade Park Dance Pavillon\, 1928 East Washington Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T203000
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SUMMARY:Black Suffragists - the Untold Story (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to attend our FREE online presentation. \n\n\n\nThe Lawrence County Historical Society is combining February’s Black History Month and March’s Women’s History Month in this exclusive online program. \n\n\n\nOn March 10 at 7 P.M.\, Jean Speight\, a local historian\, will share the history of some of the Black women who played important roles in the suffragist movement whose names are not mentioned in history books. The black suffragists had to fight both racism and sexism during the suffragist movement. The movement tried to exclude Black suffragists so they could garner the support of southern white women\, but they showed up anyway. \n\n\n\nPRESENTER: Jean Speight. Mrs. Speight retired from the New Castle Area School District after 31 years. She previously taught in Tennessee and Philadelphia before coming to New Castle.  \n\n\n\nYou can read an article about the work Speight is doing to document and preserve Black History in New Castle titled: Neighborhood Stories: New Castle’s Newfound African American History by Bette McDevitt. From Western Pennsylvania History\, Vol 93 No 3\, Fall 2010 [visit https://journals.psu.edu/wph/article/view/58756] \n\n\n\nHer previous presentations at the Lawrence County Historical Society have received high praise. \n\n\n\nThe program can be viewed live: \n\n\n\n\non Facebook at www.facebook.com/lawrencechs\n\n\n\non Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6833596633\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID:683 359 6633 \n\n\n\nOne tap mobile \n\n\n\n+1-646-558-8656\,\,6833596633# US (New York) \n\n\n\n+1-301-715-8592\,\,6833596633# US (Washington DC) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/black-suffragists-the-untold-story/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Black History,Open to the Public,ZOOM Meeting
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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:20191214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191214T210000
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Mistletoe Magic – A Victorian Christmas Party 2019
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT – Mistletoe Magic Party. Lawrence County Historical Society’s Annual Victorian Christmas party is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.\n\n\n\n\nCome enjoy a wonderful Christmas party in the beautifully decorated mansion. The Museum is fully decorated for Christmas\, Victorian style\n\n\n\nExquisite hors d’oeuvres\n\n\n\nFine wines\n\n\n\nAward winning craft beer\n\n\n\nLive piano music of the season in the drawing room by Loren DiGiorgi\n\n\n\nJoin in our annual sing-a-long led by Ed Petrus\n\n\n\nGuests can wander about the Museum\n\n\n\n\nDo you really need more reasons to attend? Join us December 14th for an evening of visual splendor\, entertainment and delight!\n\n\n\nDon’t delay\, DEADLINE TO PURCHASE IS December 7\, 2019 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT – Tickets are only $30 per person\n\n\n\n\nBUY TODAY ONLINE\n\n\n\nBuy tickets at our office\, Tuesday\, Thursday or Saturday between 11 am and 4 pm\n\n\n\nTo inquire about a wait list\, call us at 724-658-4022\n\n\n\n\nVictorian Christmas decorations – a very special evening indeed. All proceeds benefit the Historical Society.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/mistletoe-magic-a-victorian-christmas-party-2019/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T150000
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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
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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
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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
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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:20190905T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190905T210000
DTSTAMP:20251126T193029Z
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SUMMARY:13th Annual Member & Friends Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us Sept 5th for our 13th Annual Member & Friends Dinner\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur honoree is Union High School student volunteers : 25 years past and present. Key Club members started volunteering 25 years ago. Now we have members of student council volunteering. They help with mulching the grounds\, decorating the mansion for Christmas\, retrieving and bringing down heavy Christmas boxes\, moving furniture out for incoming displays\, and helping at Open House with Santa. The program will be videos of students\, past and present\, and their remembrances. \n\n\n\nLocation: Cascade Park Pavilion at 1928 East Washington St. in New Castle PA 16101. \n\n\n\n> 6:00 pm Social Hour> 6:30 pm Buffet Dinner> Following dinner\, videos of students\, past and present\, and their remembrances> BYOB – mixers available \n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Must Purchase Tickets in AdvanceTICKETS: only $25 eachPURCHASE DEADLINE: Saturday August 31. Cannot purchase tickets at door. \n\n\n\nTickets available from:> The Historical Society office> By Telephone 724-658-4022 \n\n\n\nAdvertising: Ads for the program are available. 1/8 page is $20\, 1/4 page is $35\, 1/2 page is $50\, full page is $75. \n\n\n\nDeadline to submit ads: Aug. 27 \n\n\n\nTo place an ad in the Program booklet: call the Historical Society at 724-658-4022 \n\n\n\nFor more information: call the Historical Society at 724-658-4022 \n\n\n\nWe reserve the right to make changes to the program dates\, time\, costs and location. \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/13th-annual-member-friends-dinner/
LOCATION:Cascade Park Dance Pavillon\, 1928 East Washington Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190814T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190814T150000
DTSTAMP:20251126T193015Z
CREATED:20190809T141410Z
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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:20251210T224952Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190514T203000
DTSTAMP:20251126T194904Z
CREATED:20190324T202500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T194904Z
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SUMMARY:Lawrence County Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 North Jefferson St.\, New Castle\, on Tuesday\, May 14 at 7 pm when Zenaida Bench will present a program about the history of the Lawrence County Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration and its founder’s \, Mother Alexandra’s history. This program is free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nLocated just outside Ellwood City in Wayne Township\, the Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration is a monastery for women under the jurisdiction of The Orthodox Church in America. It was founded in 1967 by Mother Alexandra (the former Princess Ileana of Romania) whose dream it was to provide a place where American Orthodox women from all ethnic backgrounds could come to live the monastic life and benefit from a liturgical cycle in English. Since that time\, her vision has been fulfilled. The nuns\, many of whom are converts to Orthodoxy\, as well as the monastery’s many visitors\, span a variety of backgrounds. \n\n\n\nMother Alexandra\n\n\n\n Princess Ileana\, the youngest daughter of King Ferdinand and Queen Marie\, was born in Bucharest\, Romania in 1909. During her childhood\, she lived through the harsh realities of World War I. With her mother and sisters\, she would visit the soldiers in the hospitals and on troop trains\, praying with them. She also helped the Red Cross as an interpreter. In 1947\, she with her whole family\, was exiled from Romania by the Communists\, being told they could leave the country with whatever they could carry or be confined in a monastery until they were executed. They lived in Switzerland and then came the United States. \n\n\n\nIn 1964\, the property in Wayne Township\, PA\, was purchased\, and in 1967\, after Sister Ileana was tonsured into monastic life as Mother Alexandra\, she established the Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration. She lived to see Communism fall in Romania in 1989\, and was able to make a return visit to her homeland in 1990. Mother Alexandra died on January 21\, 1991 and is buried in the monastery cemetery. \n\n\n\nOUR PRESENTER: Zenaida Bench\, became an Eastern Orthodox Christian in 1991. After visiting the Monastery at that time\, she visited every year\, often introducing “this peaceful and holy place to friends.” In 1993\, she earned an MA in Theology at the Ecumenical Institute in Baltimore\, MD. The following year she became the assistant to the Dean and the director of admissions there. Retiring in 2017\, she moved to Ellwood City where she now resides at the monastery as the resident volunteer assistant to the Abbess. \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/lawrence-county-orthodox-monastery-of-the-transfiguration/
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:20190330T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190330T160000
DTSTAMP:20251210T224742Z
CREATED:20190127T030400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T224742Z
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SUMMARY:We Can Do It! WWII - Traveling Exhibit (recurring event)
DESCRIPTION:Come visit the NEW “We Can Do It! WWII” traveling exhibit which explores Western Pennsylvania’s incredible impact on the home\, industrial\, and battle fronts during World War II. Beginning March 30 through May 21 every Tuesday\, Thursday and Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm. \n\n\n\nMARCH 30 (begin)APRIL 2\, 4\, 6\,9 11\, 13\, 16\, 20\, 23\, 25\, 27\, 30MAY 2\, 4\, 7\, 9\, 11\, 14\, 16\, 18\, 21 (end) \n\n\n\nThe exhibit will showcase four lifelike museum figures of local WWII heroes: \n\n\n\n\nGeneral George C. Marshall – Uniontown native who served as Army chief of staff from 1939 to 1945\n\n\n\nTuskegee Airman Lt. Carl J. Woods – from Butler\, he was in the first group of African-Americans to serve as bomber and fighter pilots\n\n\n\nIwo Jima hero Sgt. Michael Strank – grew up near Johnstown\, helped raise the American flag during the battle for Iwo Jima\n\n\n\nThe Westinghouse Company-inspired Rosie the Riveter – by Artist J. Howard Miller\n\n\n\n\nExhibit poster showing Rosie the Riveter.\n\n\n\nAs an added benefit\, we will be offering lectures during the exhibit. Visitors to the exhibit will learn about the development of the jeep\, a uniquely American invention produced by the American Bantam Car Company in Butler\, Pennsylvania\, and hear the stories behind Rosie the Riveter and the local Tuskegee Airmen whose contributions helped to turn the tide of the war. \n\n\n\nEntry fee = $5.00 per person (includes access for the entirety of the exhibit’s duration). FREE for children/youth under the age of 18. \n\n\n\nThe “We Can Do It! WWII” traveling exhibition is scheduled to visit 18 cultural institutions throughout Western Pennsylvania over the next three years. \n\n\n\nPURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY!\n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/we-can-do-it-wwii-traveling-exhibit/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190313T203000
DTSTAMP:20251126T211225Z
CREATED:20190221T215900Z
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SUMMARY:Back in the Day: Growing up in the Fifties
DESCRIPTION:Join us March 13 @ 7 pm for a nostalgic evening of the 1950’s \n\n\n\nThe Lawrence County Historical Society will present a program on March 13 at 7 p.m. about growing up in the fifties in New Castle. \n\n\n\n“Back in the Day: Growing up in the Fifties” is the title of Lou Palumbo’s latest book which takes one back in time to an era of a bustling downtown\, stay-at-home moms\, and playing with friends without the help of video games and cell phones. The program will bring back memories of everything from the milk man\, carnivals\, drive-in-theaters\, to collecting toy trains. \n\n\n\nPalumbo is the owner of the Underground Railroad Shoppe on Wilmington Road. Since collecting trains from a young age\, he decided to open his store in 1985. It is full of vintage and new trains\, everything needed for layouts and collections\, and a beautiful O gauge train layout in a large back room which is open to the public from November to January. He writes a monthly column called “Views from the Underground” for “Classic Toy Trains” magazine. \n\n\n\nThis nostalgic evening is free and open to the public. His latest book about growing up in the fifties along with his first book\, “I’ve Never Met a Train I Didn’t Like\,” will be available that evening for purchase. \n\n\n\nThe Historical Society is located at 408 N. Jefferson St. For more information call 724-658-4022. \n\n\n\nUnderground Railroad Shoppe Website: https://www.undergroundrrshop.com/ \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/back-in-the-day-growing-up-in-the-fifties/
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:20190213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190213T203000
DTSTAMP:20251126T214129Z
CREATED:20190103T054800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T214129Z
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SUMMARY:Larry Pugh: Black History in America 1620 to Present
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, February 13 at 7:00 pm for our FREE program “Larry Pugh: Black History in America 1620 to Present”\n\n\n\nMost of the 10.5 million slaves who landed in North America came from Central and South America\, not from Africa. In fact\, about 380\,000 slaves came by boat from Africa to North America. Pugh will give facts and figures about the Black experience here from 1600 to current times. He will speak of the long struggle of Blacks in America. \n\n\n\n“For over 200 years Blacks in America were not allowed to learn to read. Many could read and write in their native languages.” – Larry Pugh \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter \n\n\n\nLarry Pugh graduated from Westminster College with a degree in history and a minor in science in 1965. Three of the four Pugh siblings graduated from Westminster. His mother\, Bessie Pugh\, brought her children here from Georgia where the school they attended only went through eighth grade. He received a Master’s degree from Howard University in European history in 1967. He attended Howard University because he wanted the Black Experience as there were only two Black students attending Westminster at the time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLarry was a football All-American three years at Westminster. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns where his football career ended due to injuries. He was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame in South Bend\, Indiana in 1998\, the second year small college athletes were admitted. He is the only Lawrence County athlete ever inducted in the Football College Hall of Fame. \n\n\n\nPugh taught at New Castle for 32 years\, first at West Side\, then Ben Franklin\, and finally at the high school where he retired in 1998. After retirement\, he ran the Fatherhood program for Children’s Advocacy Center from 2010-2017. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/larry-pugh-black-history-in-america-1620-to-present/
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:20190116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190116T203000
DTSTAMP:20251126T214507Z
CREATED:20190110T013500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T214507Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Members Meeting of the Lawrence County Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING \n\n\n\nThe Annual Members Meeting of the Lawrence County Historical Society will be held on January 16\, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Medure Annex Building\, 408 S. Jefferson St. \n\n\n\nAll members are encouraged to attend in order to vote for the re-election/election of the Board Members.\n\n\n\nHere is the Election Slate for re-election/election of the Board Members: \n\n\n\n\nRoseann Fulena\n\n\n\nJack Gill\n\n\n\nGeorge Orr\n\n\n\nBob Razzano\n\n\n\nDave Updegraff\n\n\n\nMike Kalpich\n\n\n\nMartha Constant\n\n\n\nDavid Dean\n\n\n\nAaron Cowan\n\n\n\n\nThe Monthly Board Members Meeting will immediately follow. \n\n\n\nThe public is welcome as well but will not have any voting privileges. \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/annual-members-meeting-of-the-lawrence-county-historical-society/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Members Meeting,Member Events,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181208T210000
DTSTAMP:20251126T215204Z
CREATED:20181016T202200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T215204Z
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SUMMARY:Mistletoe Magic – A Victorian Christmas party 2018
DESCRIPTION:Mistletoe Magic. Lawrence County Historical Society’s Annual Victorian Christmas party is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.\n\n\n\n\nCome enjoy a wonderful Christmas party in the beautifully decorated mansion. The Museum is fully decorated for Christmas\, Victorian style\n\n\n\nExquisite hors d’oeuvres\n\n\n\nFine wines\n\n\n\nAward winning craft beer\n\n\n\nLive piano music of the season in the drawing room by Loren DiGiorgi\n\n\n\nJoin in our annual sing-a-long led by Ed Petrus\n\n\n\nGuests can wander about the Museum\n\n\n\n\n Do you really need more reasons to attend? Join us December 8th for an evening of visual splendor\, entertainment and delight! \n\n\n\nDon’t delay\, DEADLINE TO PURCHASE IS December 1\, 2018 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets are only $30 per person\n\n\n\n\nBUY TODAY ONLINE\n\n\n\nBuy tickets at our office\, Tuesday\, Thursday or Saturday between 11 am and 4 pm\n\n\n\nTo purchase by phone\, call us at 724-658-4022\n\n\n\n\n Victorian Christmas decorations – a very special evening indeed.\n\n\n\nAll proceeds benefit the Historical Society.\n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/mistletoe-magic-a-victorian-christmas-party-2018/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T150000
DTSTAMP:20251126T220100Z
CREATED:20181016T203700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T220100Z
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SUMMARY:Open House with SANTA 2018
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 the mansion included.\n\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\nFREE PHOTO: children can get a photo with Santa by our photographer\n\n\n\nFREE and OPEN to the public (young and young at heart)\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/open-house-with-santa-2018/
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:20181114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T203000
DTSTAMP:20251210T224455Z
CREATED:20181013T000100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T224455Z
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SUMMARY:A Constant Pleasure - Theodore Roosevelt in Oyster Bay
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Free Lecture on Wednesday\, November 14 at 7pm. Presentation by Amy Verone discussing Theodore Roosevelt’s public career and his family life in Oyster Bay\, New York.\n\n\n\nAmy Verone grew up in New Castle and graduated from Neshannock High School in 1974. She majored in History at Washington & Jefferson College and earned a Masters in American Studies from George Washington University. Verone worked at the National Archives and the Smithsonian Institution before joining the National Park Service in 1991. \n\n\n\nVerone served as the Chief Curator at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site\, the home of Theodore Roosevelt\, for 24 years until retiring in 2014. Her presentation\, “A Constant Pleasure\,” covers Theodore Roosevelt’s public career and his family life in Oyster Bay\, New York. She discusses his family life growing up\, how he was raised\, and how he ended up at Oyster Bay. He loved the area so much that when he married\, he chose to live “in the wilds of Long Island.” He made it his “Summer White House\,” coining that term “Summer White House.” \n\n\n\nIn 1909\, after his presidency\, Roosevelt went to Africa for a year\, then returned to Sagamore Hill where he resided the rest of his life. He is buried nearby. His widow lived at Sagamore Hill for 29 years after his death. \n\n\n\nFREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC \n\n\n\nLOCATION: Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 Jefferson Street\, New Castle PA 16101 \n\n\n\nFor more information. call the Society at 724 658-4022 \n\n\n\nPhoto courtesy of Public Domain\, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1917359 \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/constant-pleasure-theodore-roosevelt-oyster-bay/
LOCATION:New Castle Country Club\, 511 Country Club Drive\, New Castle\, PA\, 16105\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180913T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180913T210000
DTSTAMP:20251210T224212Z
CREATED:20180808T015800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T224212Z
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SUMMARY:12th Annual Member & Friends Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Historical Society to Honor Evelyn Genkinger\, longtime friend and member of the Society at the Annual Member & Friends Dinner\n\n\n\nJoin us September 13th for an evening of entertainment and friendship\n\n\n\nEvelyn Genkinger\n\n\n\nPlease join us in honoring Evelyn Genkinger\, longtime friend and member of the Society at our 12th Annual Member and Friends dinner on September 13\, 2018. The event will take place at the Cascade Park Pavilion at 1928 East Washington St. in New Castle PA 16101. \n\n\n\nEvelyn has traveled the world and has many interesting anecdotes. Along with the Historical Society\, she is active in Clen-Moore Presbyterian Church\, Tri-County Cleanways\, New Visions\, and many other community endeavors. Evelyn’s family first settled in Lawrence County in 1849-50. \n\n\n\n> 6:00 pm Social Hour> 6:30 pm Buffet Dinner (catered by the Faraone Brothers)> Following dinner\, a program about Evelyn’s life> BYOB – mixers available \n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Must Purchase Tickets in Advance \n\n\n\nTICKETS: only $25 each \n\n\n\nPurchase DEADLINE: Saturday September 8th. \n\n\n\nTickets were available from:> The Historical Society office / How to Find Us (link no longer available)> By Telephone 724-658-4022> ONLINE STORE (link no longer available) \n\n\n\nAdvertising: to place an ad in the Program booklet\, call the Historical Society at 724-658-4022 \n\n\n\nFor more information: call the Historical Society at 724-658-4022 \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/12th-annual-member-friends-dinner-2/
LOCATION:Cascade Park Dance Pavillon\, 1928 East Washington Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180714T220000
DTSTAMP:20251127T004424Z
CREATED:20180201T215400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T004424Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Ice Cream Social and Children’s Program
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Ice Cream Social and Children’s Program “Toys on Parade” – FREE Museum Tours – and of course THE FIREWORKS\n\n\n\nEvent Schedule\n\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\n7 pm to 9 pm Children’s program (and adults young at heart): “Toys on Parade.” A display of antique toys from the Society’s collection as well as from Jo Jo’s Treasures and Lou Palumbo’s toy collection from The Underground Railroad Shoppe. On display from 7 pm until 9 pm in the annex building.\n\n\n\n8 pm to 10 pm FREE museum tours throughout the evening including the most recent Crime Exhibit. Available until the start of the fireworks.\n\n\n\n10 pm Fireworks begin – Watch from our Front Porch and lawn. Fireworks by New Castle’s Fireworks Festival\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 14!\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-2/
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:20180509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180509T203000
DTSTAMP:20251210T224114Z
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UID:24034-1525892400-1525897800@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:History of Local Greek Restaurateurs
DESCRIPTION:Join Us on Wednesday\, May 9 at 7pm. Presentation by Dr. Angelo Mitsos and George Stefanis.\n\n\n\nWe  present “The History of Greek Restaurateurs in Lawrence County”. \n\n\n\nDr. Angelo Mitsos\, the current owner of Coney Island\, and George Stefanis\, vice president of the Lawrence County Historical Society will be presenters of the program. They will have video and audio interviews of retired owners and children of original owners of present and long gone restaurants. \n\n\n\nThe STEAK HOUSE: One of the restaurants\, which is no longer around\, was The Steak House on E. Washington St. and was owned by the recently deceased Constantine (Gus) Mantinaos. Gus began his career as a teenage dishwasher at the New Castle Country Club and was driven to and from work by club members. Mantinaos also owned the Dog House in downtown New Castle until he retired. \n\n\n\nRESTAURANTS NO LONGER EXISTING: Other restaurants no longer existing are Whitefront Lunch\, Square Deal Café on W. Washington St.\, Hudson Lunch on E. Washington St. which was owned by brothers George and Sotiris (Sam) Kolovos\, G&H Restaurant on Liberty St. in Mahoningtown which was owned by brothers-in-law George Epitropoulos and Harry Diakovasilis\, New Life Restaurant of E. Long Ave. owned by Bill Pahoulis\, and the Pe’Wee Lunch in Ellwood City owned by Mena Gelles. \n\n\n\nRESTAURANTS STILL IN OPERATION: Other restaurants still in operation include Red Hot Restaurant in Ellwood City owned by John Katsadas. Capitol Grill on Mercer St.\, which was originally owned by Emmanuel Karatinos who partnered with Gus Marousis. Gus’ grandson\, Sotirios (Sam) Constant is the current owner. P.O. Lunch which was originally owned by Gregory Christos and Chris Stamos\, was then sold to Mike Theodorou in the 1960s. After his death\, it was taken over by his son George. It was located across the street from the post office in downtown New Castle\, hence the name. It is now located in Neshannock Township. Coney Island\, currently owned by Angelo Mitsos\, has two locations\, one on E. Washington St. and one on Wilmington Road in Neshannock Township. \n\n\n\nThe rich history of Greek Restaurants has made New Castle as famous for hot dogs as it is for fireworks.\n\n\n\nFREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC \n\n\n\nLOCATION: Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 Jefferson Street\, New Castle PA 16101 \n\n\n\nFor more information. call the Society at 724 658-4022 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/history-of-local-greek-restaurants/
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:20180314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180314T203000
DTSTAMP:20251127T012046Z
CREATED:20180201T214400Z
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UID:24050-1521054000-1521059400@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:Women in the Law
DESCRIPTION:“Women in the Law” is a presentation by LeeAnn Fulena\, Esq\, as part of our Women’s History Month programs. \n\n\n\nLeeAnn Fulena\, a cum laude graduate of Westminster College\, obtained her Juris  Doctor degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She is a partner at Robb Leonard Mulvihill LLP\, Pittsburgh. Ms Fulena is the first woman to be elected Chairperson of the Lawrence County Housing Authority and has been a guest speaker at the Lawrence County Women’s Conference for the past three years. \n\n\n\nOpen to the Public. FREE to attend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/women-in-the-law/
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:20171209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171209T210000
DTSTAMP:20251210T223746Z
CREATED:20171101T234200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T223746Z
UID:24196-1512846000-1512853200@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:Mistletoe Magic - A Victorian Christmas party (2017)
DESCRIPTION:Mistletoe Magic. Lawrence County Historical Society’s Annual Victorian Christmas party is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.\n\n\n\n\nCome enjoy a wonderful Christmas party in the beautifully decorated mansion. The Museum is fully decorated for Christmas\, Victorian style\n\n\n\nExquisite hors d’oeuvres\n\n\n\nFine wines\n\n\n\nAward winning craft beer\n\n\n\nLive piano music of the season in the drawing room by Loren DiGiorgi\n\n\n\nJoin in our annual sing-a-long led by Ed Petrus\n\n\n\nGuests can wander about the Museum\n\n\n\n\n\nMistletoe Magic Fireplace\n\n\n\nMistletoe Magic Dinner table \n\n\n\nDining Room Buffet\n\n\n\n\nDo you really need more reasons to attend? Join us for an evening of visual splendor\, entertainment and delight!\n\n\n\nDon’t delay\, DEADLINE TO PURCHASE IS December 2\, 2017 \n\n\n\nTickets are only $30 per person\n\n\n\n\nBUY TODAY ONLINE\n\n\n\nBuy tickets at our office\, Monday\, Thursday or Saturday between 11 am and 4 pm\n\n\n\nTo purchase by phone\, call us at 724-658-4022\n\n\n\n\nVictorian Christmas decorations – a very special evening indeed. All proceeds benefit the Historical Society.\n\n\n\n\nMistletoe Magic Stairway\n\n\n\nMistletoe Magic Beverage\n\n\n\nMistletoe Magic Archway\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/mistletoe-magic-victorian-christmas-party-2017/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171108T203000
DTSTAMP:20251203T022255Z
CREATED:20171006T013800Z
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UID:24207-1510167600-1510173000@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:Uncles At War
DESCRIPTION:Uncles at War: the Pacific\, Panama Canal & the Atlantic\n\n\n\n“Uncles at War” While doing research on family history\, Dr. Nichols discovered information on his uncles that focused not only on their experiences but the details of World War II on three different theaters of the war: The Pacific Islands\, the Panama Canal\, and the Atlantic Ocean. The program will be more than their story because their experiences in the air force\, on the islands\, and in the canal zone\, provide an insight to what many persons who fought in this war had to deal with as well as its impact on their families at home. \n\n\n\nJohn A. Nichols\, PhD\n\n\n\nDr. John A. Nichols\, professor emeritus of History (Slippery Rock University)\, currently is a destination/special interest speaker on cruise ships of topics as diverse as the Ephesus in the time of St. Paul or Native Americans on the Caribbean islands to more modern events such as the building of the Panama Canal and tourism in the 21st Century. \n\n\n\n Photos provided courtesy of Dr. John A. Nichols. Photo of Eldred Gray\, 2nd lieutenant in the USA Air Corp. Photo of Dr John A. Nichols. \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/uncles-at-war/
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:20171011T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171011T203000
DTSTAMP:20251203T023607Z
CREATED:20171010T022300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T023607Z
UID:24216-1507748400-1507753800@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:Genealogy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive workshop and discover what possibilities might lie in your family history!\n\n\n\nThe Dr. Seuss book\, Are You My Mother? pokes fun with a baby bird trying to find his mother. But what about a grandmother\, or great-grandmother\, or great-great-grandmother? When trying to trace your family history\, where do you start? By laying some groundwork\, we can find our ancestors who were able to place themselves in situations that would eventually land us here today. \n\n\n\nHenley Bros. & Paden Company circa 1890 Hillsville\, Pennsylvania.\n\n\n\nOur heritage is valuable if we are to understand the social grouping from which we have come and to which we belong. One of the late board members of the county’s Historical Society\, Anita DeVivo\, stated that heritages act as geological layers\, upon which new layers of society are built. Each layer is a representation of a much larger group. To have a foundation of belonging to the larger group\, we must find our place in these layers and allow ourselves the opportunity to study the Native American and immigrant populations who have allowed us to live today. The value of heritage is expressed as we locate ourselves within those layers\, and we discover how each ancestor influenced who we are today. \n\n\n\nOn October 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Medure Annex of the Lawrence County Historical Society\, Executive Administrator Andrew Henley will be instructing a free Genealogy Workshop which will allow you to figuratively place a trowel in your hands and begin digging up some of your family’s history. Through this process\, you will be able to set foundations for yourself and your family\, educate yourself on what the Society has to offer\, and troubleshoot questions about genealogical barriers. Henley will be exhibiting what possibilities you might uncover in the layers and how you are able to showcase them. \n\n\n\nCome and find out more and what possibilities might lie in your family’s history! \n\n\n\nThe Historical Society is located at 408 N. Jefferson St. in New Castle. \n\n\n\nPhoto credits:  “Henley Bros. & Paden Company” c. 1890 Hillsville\, PA\, Henley Family Archives \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/genealogy-workshop/
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:20170916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170916T210000
DTSTAMP:20251203T030628Z
CREATED:20170811T080200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T030628Z
UID:24222-1505584800-1505595600@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:11th Annual Member & Friends Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Historical Society to Recognize Lorraine & Ed Petrus at the 11th Annual Member & Friends Dinner\n\n\n\nJoin us September 16th for an evening of entertainment and friendship\n\n\n\nPlease join us in honoring Lorraine Petrus (2nd Vice President) and Ed Petrus (Board member) at our 11th Annual Member and Friends dinner on September 16\, 2017. The event will take place at the Cascade Park Pavilion at 1928 East Washington St. in New Castle PA 16101. \n\n\n\nPurchase your tickets HERE!\n\n\n\nHelp us honor and celebrate all the work Lorraine & Ed have done for the society and the community. \n\n\n\n> 6:00 pm Social Hour> 6:30 pm Buffet Dinner (catered by the Faraone Brothers)> Following dinner\, a program honoring Lorraine & Ed Petrus> BYOB – mixers available \n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Must Purchase Tickets in Advance \n\n\n\nTICKETS: only $25 each \n\n\n\nPurchase DEADLINE: Saturday September 9th. \n\n\n\nTickets available from: \n\n\n\n> The Historical Society office> By Telephone 724-658-4022> ONLINE STORE \n\n\n\nTo read more about Lorraine & Ed’s contributions to the Historical Society\, see our blog article: www.lawrencechs.org/annual-members-dinner-honors-lorraine-ed-petrus/ \n\n\n\nLorraine and Ed Petrus at Stonehenge\n\n\n\nAdvertising: to place an ad in the Program booklet\, call the Historical Society at 724-658-4022 \n\n\n\nFor more information: call the Historical Society at 724-658-4022 \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/11th-annual-member-friends-dinner/
LOCATION:Cascade Park Dance Pavillon\, 1928 East Washington Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Open to the Public
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