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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Find your Ancestors: Intro to Genealogy Want to create your family tree but not sure what to do? Wondering how to start your search? LCHS volunteer Betty DiRisio and LCHS Administrator Sue Linville share their experiences and offer tips on how to navigate the wide and wonderful world of genealogy using both local and internet sources. […]
Discover the value of your hidden treasures! 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? You can settle those arguments at our 2nd annual Antiques & Collectible Appraisal Fair. A local local […]
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Andrew Henley, former volunteer at the Lawrence County Historical Society (LCHS), returns to tell of his summer internship at the National Archives in Washington DC. See article in the New Castle News https://www.ncnewsonline.com/news/local_news/young-and-old-student-volunteering-at-historical-society/article_1f62f8af-ea67-5372-b1e6-d7bdda0b21f2.html Henley will present how his work at LCHS benefitted him in acquiring such a memorable experience. He will discuss the similarities and […]
Guest Speaker: Ruth Fairchild Ruth Fairchild joined the Army in 1982, serving for 12 years as an Operating Room Technician in Alabama, Texas, New Jersey, Germany, and Saudi Arabia. Upon returning to New Castle, Fairchild joined the Veterans of Foreign Wars and became very involved, holding many positions at the post, district, and state levels, […]
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
Attended by members of the Board of Directors
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]