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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  • Ulster to the Alleghneys: A Scots-Irish Immigration Story

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

    DECIDE SOON. ADVANCE TICKETS ARE REQUIRED.Seating is limited, so get your tickets now! Join Megan Clark Young, professional genealogist, to learn about the second-largest group of settlers in Pennsylvania, the Scots-Irish. DATE/TIME: August 26, 2024 / 6:30-8:00 pm LOCATION: LCHS ANNEX - 408 N Jefferson St, New Castle PA 16101 TICKET PRICE: $10 per person […]

    $10
  • An Evening With Mark Twain (hors d’oeuvres at 6 pm)

    Confluence 214 E Washington Street, New Castle, PA, United States

    Seating is limited, so get your tickets now! This is an evening you don’t want to miss! The 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”. DATE/TIME: July 24, 2024. 6 - 7 […]

    $20
  • Lawrence County Historical Society’s 2nd Annual YARD SALE

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

    The Lawrence County Historical Society is pleased to announce its 2nd Annual Yard Sale!!! This two-day event will be held on the lawn of the Lawrence County Historical Society. Proceeds from the sale will go toward the operation of the Historical Society. DATE/TIME: June 14 and 15, 2024 from 9 am to 3 pm LOCATION: […]

    Free
  • Rededication Ceremony: Western Reserve Harbor Pennsylvania Canal Historical Marker

    New Castle School of Trades 4117 Pulaski Road, New Castle, PA, United States

    The Lawrence County Historical Society’s Historic Sites Committee is pleased to announce its rededication ceremony of the Western Reserve Harbor (Northern Terminus) Pennsylvania Canal Historic Marker. The original historic marker mysteriously disappeared from its site several years ago. Since then, the LCHS Historic Sites Committee has diligently worked to raise funds to replace the original […]

    Free
  • Sports Hall of Fame Dinner (2024)

    New Englander Banquet Center 3009 Wilmington Road, New Castle, PA, United States

    Event details Help us celebrate! HALL of FAME INDUCTEESAnthony Ascione (baseball)Doug Bleggi (baseball)Mary Beth Acker Brecker (track, cross-country)Paul Cameron (track, cross-country)Matt DeSalvo (baseball)David Hasson (football)Allan Jackson (football)Ryenn Micaletti (basketball)Toni Wimer Prejsnar (track, cross-country, volleyball)Gary Roth (basketball, baseball)Sarah Shaffer Harrison (softball) HALL of HONOR RECIPIENTAlberta Kelly ELLIS HOFFMAN MEMORIAL TEAM AWARD RECIPIENT1981 Wilmington Area School District […]

    $40
  • 1794 Whiskey Rebellion

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

    Due to limited seating, reservations are strongly encouraged. The Lawrence County Historical Society’s Programs and Public Relations Committee is pleased to announce its upcoming ‘1794 Whiskey Rebellion’ speaker event. The 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 […]

    $5
  • Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorneys

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

    Due to limited seating, reservations are strongly encouraged. The 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. Reed D. Hennon is an attorney with over 35 years’ […]

    Free
  • The Important Role of Western PA African Americans in the Civil War

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

    Due to limited seating, reservations are strongly encouraged. The 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. Speaker Michael Kraus, a well-known Civil War historian, currently works as curator/historian for Soldiers […]

    Free
  • THE FIRST FRONTIER: Native American Tribes of Western PA

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

    This program is ideal for students and adults alike!Due to limited seating, reservations are strongly encouraged. The 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 […]

    Free
  • The Death and Life of Edgar Allan Poe

    Scottish Rite Cathedral 110 E Lincoln Avenue, New Castle, PA, United States

    "The Death and Life of Edgar Allan Poe" dramatic presentation will take place on October 25, 2023 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in the East Lodge Room. The Lawrence County Historical Society and the New Castle Public Library have partnered to host an enchanting evening performance of Poe stories and poems by author Mark Dawidziak […]

    $15
  • Rebels on Lake Erie

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

    Reservations are strongly recommended as seating is limited. We invite you to join us October 11 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm for a presentation of "Rebels on Lake Erie." A tale of intrigue, conspiracy, and adventure, set against the backdrop of the Civil War. The Lawrence County Historical Society is proud to announce its upcoming […]

    $5
  • Holocaust Survivors of Lawrence County: Stories of Resilience and Rebuilding

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

    Advance reservations are required as seating is limited. We 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." Learn about three Holocaust survivors who immigrated to and settled in Lawrence County; how these survivors started families, owned and […]

    $5
  • Finding Your African American Roots

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

    Genealogists worldwide agree that one of the most challenging family lines to research are those of African American heritage. The Lawrence County Historical Society is proud to announce its upcoming "Finding Your African American Roots’ event" on August 30. The class will address several key topics including: Event presenter: Roland Barksdale-Hall EVENT IS FREE BUT […]

    Free
  • Alcohol & Ink on Tile Craft Event (2)

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

    Due to public interest, we are offering another Tile Craft Event. Join us on August 28th! This popular hands-on art class for adults requires NO prior experience. However, advance reservations are required. The Lawrence County Historical Society and the New Castle Public Library, in concert with the Almira Foundation, are pleased to announce their "Alcohol […]

    $25
  • Alcohol & Ink on Tile Craft Event

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

    One of the most popular hands-on art classes for adults and it requires NO prior experience. However, advance reservations are required. The 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. Create colorful, vibrant designs on […]

    $25
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