Monthly lecture series with guest speakers – Museum tours – Lawrence County Trivia Competition – Sports Hall of Fame – Fireworks exhibits – Ice cream social – Membership – Friends Dinner – Mistletoe Magic – Open House with Santa
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Historical Society to Honor Evelyn Genkinger, longtime friend and member of the Society at the Annual Member & Friends Dinner Join us September 13th for an evening of entertainment and friendship Please join us in honoring Evelyn Genkinger, longtime friend and member of the Society at our 12th Annual Member and Friends dinner on September […]
Join us for our annual Ice Cream Social and Children's Program "Toys on Parade" - FREE Museum Tours - and of course THE FIREWORKS Event Schedule The 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! Photo […]
Join Us on Wednesday, May 9 at 7pm. Presentation by Dr. Angelo Mitsos and George Stefanis. We present "The History of Greek Restaurateurs in Lawrence County". Dr. 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 […]
"Women in the Law" is a presentation by LeeAnn Fulena, Esq, as part of our Women's History Month programs. LeeAnn 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 […]
Mistletoe Magic. Lawrence County Historical Society’s Annual Victorian Christmas party is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Do you really need more reasons to attend? Join us for an evening of visual splendor, entertainment and delight! Don't delay, DEADLINE TO PURCHASE IS December 2, 2017 Tickets are only $30 per person Victorian Christmas decorations - a very special evening […]
Uncles at War: the Pacific, Panama Canal & the Atlantic “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 […]
Join us for an interactive workshop and discover what possibilities might lie in your family history! The 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? […]
Historical Society to Recognize Lorraine & Ed Petrus at the 11th Annual Member & Friends Dinner Join us September 16th for an evening of entertainment and friendship Please 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 […]
Above photo is the Apollo Welsh Singing Group circa 1913 from the LCHS Virginia Mathieson Collection. DISCOVER material for your own research. LEARN about collecting, archiving, and publishing your own Welsh history material. Reservations are required. Space is limited. To make a reservation, navigate to our Eventbrite listing or call the society at 724-658-4022. While New Castle […]
Come and enjoy an exclusive tea tasting experience with finger sandwiches Hosted by a Volant-based tea company. While at the Society, you will be able to try the multiply teas that Special-Teas, Etc. will be preparing for you as you snack on Faraone Brothers sandwiches. Invite your friends and family members on this wonderful fall […]
Lawrence County has been home of many notorious crimes, especially unsolved ones. Join us for our new exhibit "CRIME" Begins Aug 22. Repeats on Aug 24, Aug 26, Aug 29, Sept 2 from 11am-4pm. With Special Lectures on August 26 and Sept 2 at 1pm. AUGUST 26 Special Lecture @ 1 pm by Intern on […]
Bring a friend for a night filled with fun, essential oil education & application! RSVP is necessary as this particular class is most popular and typically fills up fast! RSVP ON OUR EVENTBRITE PAGE. Essential oils, or aromatic oils as they were once called, have been used by many cultures around the world for centuries. […]
Discover the value of your hidden treasures! Ever wonder if any of your antiques or collectibles are worth something? Bring your treasures to the Lawrence County Historical Society to be appraised. If the item is quite large, a photo may be brought instead of the actual item. Check your attics, overstuffed closets, memorabilia sitting on […]
Mistletoe Magic. Lawrence County Historical Society’s Annual Victorian Christmas party is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Do you really need more reasons to attend? Join us for an evening of visual splendor, entertainment and delight! Don't delay, DEADLINE TO PURCHASE IS December 3, 2016 Tickets are only $30 per person Victorian Christmas decorations - a very special evening […]
Join us October 12 @ 7 pm as Ed Petrus discusses his discoveries in the Oak Park Cemetery The caretaker’s house at Oak Park Cemetery had fallen into disrepair and the cemetery board had plans to demolish it. Instead, local residents, Ed & Lorraine Petrus purchased it and from 2011 to 2013 worked on its restoration. After spending […]