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 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 […]
Want to Advertise? ACT soon - AD SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS APRIL 13. Cost to submit an ad for the banquet program is only: $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 the […]
Join us April 11 and hear about the struggles and decline of what was once, the nation's most prominent regional steel industry. Author Dale Perelman will discuss his latest book, "Road to Rust" about the disintegration of the steel industry here and throughout western PA and nearby Ohio. Signed copies of the book will be available for […]
"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 […]
Students from all county schools are invited to participate in this academic competition, answering history, geography, business, people, and sports questions about Lawrence County. Boxes of questions may be purchased at the Historical Society's GIFT SHOP and in our ONLINE eSTORE. For over 30 years, the Lawrence County Historical Society has provided an opportunity for all […]
JOIN US 7 pm On Wednesday, February 7, 2018 when Jean Speight, local historian and a retired New Castle School District teacher, presents, "The Story of the Tuskegee Airmen." The program features a power point and lecture. FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. "In 1925, an Army War College Study of black troops in World […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]