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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Join us for our annual Ice Cream Social & Children's Program "Vintage Warner Looney Tunes" - FREE Museum Tours - FREE ice cream, cake & refreshments - 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 […]
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 […]
Students from all county schools are invited to participate in this academic competition, answering history, geography, business, people, and sports questions about Lawrence County. The Lawrence County Historical Society will hold its Annual Trivia Competition at Northminster Presbyterian Church on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 9 AM. For over 30 years, the Lawrence County Historical […]
Want to Advertise? ACT soon - AD SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS APRIL 16 Cost to submit an ad for the banquet program (subject to change): $40 for a 1/8 page ad, $60 for 1/4 page, $85 for 1/2 page, $145 for a full page ad Call us for more details: 724-658-4022 Event details Help us celebrate […]
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. MARCH 30 (begin)APRIL 2, 4, 6,9 11, 13, 16, 20, […]
Join us March 13 @ 7 pm for a nostalgic evening of the 1950's The Lawrence County Historical Society will present a program on March 13 at 7 p.m. about growing up in the fifties in New Castle. “Back in the Day: Growing up in the Fifties” is the title of Lou Palumbo’s latest book […]
Join us on Wednesday, February 13 at 7:00 pm for our FREE program "Larry Pugh: Black History in America 1620 to Present" Most 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. […]
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING The 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. All members are encouraged to attend in order to vote for the re-election/election of the Board Members. Here is the Election […]
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 December 8th for an evening of visual splendor, entertainment and delight! Don't delay, DEADLINE TO PURCHASE IS December 1, 2018 Tickets are only $30 per person Victorian Christmas decorations - a very […]
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. Free tours of the mansion included.
You are cordially invited to attend an 80th Anniversary Dinner at the New Castle Country Club on November 17, 2018 at 4 o’clock in the afternoon (4PM - 6PM) to celebrate the mission of the Lawrence County Historical Society. This dinner will honor the New Castle Rotary Club for their endeavor in the formation of the […]
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. Amy Verone grew up in New Castle and graduated from Neshannock High School in 1974. She majored in History at Washington & Jefferson College and […]
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 […]