A Respect for the Past. A Cornerstone for the Future. Chartered 1938.

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Programs the society typically offers are:

Monthly lecture series with guest speakers – Museum tours – Lawrence County Trivia Competition – Sports Hall of Fame – Fireworks exhibits – Ice cream social – Membership – Friends Dinner – Mistletoe Magic – Open House with Santa

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  • King Beaver Archaeological Meeting

    Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building) 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

    Meeting of the King Beaver Archaeology Club(1st Sunday of every month) Event details pending Photo credits: "Barbed and Tanged Arrowheads" by "Wessex Archaeology" is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

    Free
  • Board Meeting

    Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building) 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

    Attended by members of the Board of Directors

    Free
  • Early Years of Black Cinema

    Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building) 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

    This program will take a look at and discuss some of the earlier Black performers and movies. "Films featuring Black performers and images at the beginning of the 20th century portrayed African Americans in insulting stereotypes.”  ... Jean Speight Father of African American filmmakers Also, in the presentation will be Oscar Micheaux, often thought of […]

    Free
  • Book Signing: Meet Ted Toles Jr and Author Michael Swank

    Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building) 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

    Living on Borrowed Time: The Life and Times of Negro League Player Ted Toles Jr The Lawrence County Historical Society, 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, is sponsoring a book signing on Saturday, February 7th from 1pm to 4pm. Meet New Castle Indians player Ted Toles, Jr. and the author of his life story, Michael […]

    Free
  • Open House with SANTA

    Lawrence County Historical Society 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

    Santa will visit the mansion to check out our decorations. He will visit with children and hand out our annual treat bags. And even better yet, the kids can have their picture taken with Santa. Free tours of the mansion included.

    Free
  • Mistletoe Magic – A Victorian Christmas party

    Lawrence County Historical Society 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

    Victorian Christmas decorations - A very special evening indeed! Join us for an evening of visual splendor, entertainment and delight! Tickets are only $30 per person Deadline to purchase: December 6, 2014

    $30
  • The Beginning of the End: D-Day & onward

    Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building) 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

    Our Veterans' Day program reflects on World War II from D-Day on June 6, 1944 through the end of WWII. We invite local veterans to join us and share their reflections.

    Free
  • STEEL: a Live Event with Speaker Dale Perelman

    Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building) 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

    Iron & Steel Industries in Western PA The Lawrence County Historical Society will kickoff the new season with their first program of the fall on Wednesday, October 8th at 7pm, in the Greer-Clavelli Mansion, 408 N. Jefferson Street. Our speaker, Dale Perelman, will discuss his new book, "Steel." The book portrays the growth of the […]

    Free
  • Haunted History Walking Tour

    Lawrence County Historical Society 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

    Join us for New Castle’s Haunted History Walking Tour Friday - October 3 @ 7:00 pm OTHER HAUNTED TOUR DATES Saturday - October 4 @ 7:00 pmFriday - October 10 @ 7:00 pmSaturday - October 11 @ 7:00 pmFriday - October 17@ 7:00 pmSaturday - October 18 @ 7:00 pmFriday - October 24 @ 7:00 pmSaturday - October 25 […]

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  • 8th Annual Member & Friends Dinner

    Cascade Park Dance Pavillon 1928 East Washington Street, New Castle, PA, United States

    Historical Society to Recognize Stephanie Fulena at Annual Dinner Come join us September 13th for an evening of entertainment and friendship. > 6:00 pm Social Hour> 6:30 pm Buffet Dinner catered by the Faraone Brothers> BYOB – mixers available Honoree Stephanie Fulena has been working with the Historical Society for over twenty-five years. As a […]

    $25
  • Ice Cream Social & Fireworks too!

    Lawrence County Historical Society 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

    8:00 pm – ICE CREAM SOCIAL (stay after for the Fireworks)

    Free
  • When Forges Roared: Titans and Tradesmen of Lawrence County’s Industrial Revolution

    Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building) 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

    A New Exhibit After the Grand Opening, the exhibit runsTuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 11 am to 4 pmHolidays excludedExhibit Ends: October 8 Exhibit Dates Were:July 26, 29,31August 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 30September 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30October 2, 4, […]

    Free
  • Model Railroading: Children’s Program

    Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building) 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

    FREE EVENT - Children's program for all ages

    Free
  • A Controversial Skeleton: Intrigue & Arguments

    Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building) 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

    His was one of the most complete ancient skeletons ever found when it was discovered in 1996. It was also one of the most controversial. Over 9,000 years ago, a man died near the bank of the Columbia River in Kennewick, Washington. A stone projectile lodged in his hip. The skeleton triggered a nine-year legal battle […]

    Free
  • Antiques and Collectibles Appraisal Fair

    Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building) 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

    Join us for our FIRST ever Antiques and Collectibles Appraisal Fair. Check your attics, overstuffed closets, memorabilia sitting on your side table. Ever wonder how much it is worth? Need to resolve a "it's a precious treasure" versus "it's worth nothing" debate? A local antiques auctioneer and several antiques experts will be on site to do […]

    $2
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