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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180429T120000
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SUMMARY:Sports Hall of Fame Dinner (2018)
DESCRIPTION:Want to Advertise? \n\n\n\nACT soon – AD SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS APRIL 13.  \n\n\n\nCost to submit an ad for the banquet program is only: \n\n\n\n $40 for a 1/8 page ad\, $60 for 1/4 page\, $85 for 1/2 page\, $145 for a full page ad \n\n\n\n Call us for more details: 724-658-4022.  \n\n\n\nEvent details\n\n\n\n\n12:00 pm – Doors open\, Sunday April 29\, 2018\n\n\n\n1:00 pm – Food Stations Open\n\n\n\n3:00 pm Program: Induction Awards and Speeches\n\n\n\nTicket price: $35 per individual\n\n\n\n\nHelp us celebrate the induction of\n\n\n\n\nAthletes: Bob Book\, Jessica Cooper-Smith\, Denny Flora\, Larry Graziani\, John Izzo\, Inge Jorgensen-Seiler\, Mark Latsko\, Lou Perrotta\, Tammy Sankey\, Gary Schooley\, Brian Shannon\, Glenn Sullinger\n\n\n\nThe Hall of Honor Recipient: Rich Herman\n\n\n\nEllis Hoffman Team Award: 1970 New Castle High School Football Team\n\n\n\nFemale Athlete of the Year: Logan Petrak\n\n\n\nMale Athlete of the Year: (3-way tie) Spencer DeMedal\, Marcus Hooker\, Geno Stone\n\n\n\n\nAdvance purchase required. No tickets can be sold at the door. Thank you. \n\n\n\nDEADLINE TO PURCHASE: April 24 \n\n\n\n3 Easy Ways To Purchase Tickets\n\n\n\nBUY ON LINE NOW \n\n\n\nBUY at our OFFICE on Jefferson Street\n\n\n\nin our GIFT SHOP Tue\, Thur\, & Sat\, 11 am – 4 pm (cash\, check\, or credit card) \n\n\n\nBuy by TELEPHONE\n\n\n\n724-658-4022 (credit card only) \n\n\n\nTo see our Sports Hall of Fame Inductees\, CLICK HERE \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/sports-hall-fame-dinner-2018/
LOCATION:New Englander Banquet Center\, 3009 Wilmington Road\, New Castle\, PA\, 16105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sports Hall of Fame
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180411T203000
DTSTAMP:20260603T075117
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SUMMARY:Road to Rust
DESCRIPTION:Join us April 11 and hear about the struggles and decline of what was once\, the nation’s most prominent regional steel industry.\n\n\n\nAuthor 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. \n\n\n\nSigned copies of the book will be available for purchase. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Dale Richard Perelman  received a bachelor’s degree in English literature from Brown University and an MBA in Industrial Relations from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Perelman also attended the writer’s program at Yale University and is a graduate gemologist of the GIA. He is the retired past president of the 51-store King’s Jewelry chain of stores. \n\n\n\nFree and open to the public. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, call the Society at 724 658-4022. \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/road-to-rust/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180314T203000
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SUMMARY:Women in the Law
DESCRIPTION:“Women in the Law” is a presentation by LeeAnn Fulena\, Esq\, as part of our Women’s History Month programs. \n\n\n\nLeeAnn 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 elected Chairperson of the Lawrence County Housing Authority and has been a guest speaker at the Lawrence County Women’s Conference for the past three years. \n\n\n\nOpen to the Public. FREE to attend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/women-in-the-law/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180222T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180222T123000
DTSTAMP:20260603T075117
CREATED:20180126T011800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T010326Z
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SUMMARY:Lawrence County Trivia Competition (2018)
DESCRIPTION: Students from all county schools are invited to participate in this academic competition\, answering history\, geography\, business\, people\, and sports questions about Lawrence County.\n\n\n\nBoxes of questions may be purchased at the Historical Society’s GIFT SHOP and in our ONLINE eSTORE. \n\n\n\nFor over 30 years\, the Lawrence County Historical Society has provided an opportunity for all Lawrence County students in grades 7 – 12 to learn local history with its “LCHS Trivia Game.” This year’s competitions will be held at Northminster Presbyterian Church on Feb. 22\, 2018. \n\n\n\nThe facts\, covering local history\, geography\, people\, buildings\, industry\, and sports\, are written on a set of cards created by the Historical Society. After practices in school and at home\, the activity culminates with four competitions – Junior High Individual\, Junior High Team\, Senior High Individual\, and Senior High Team. \n\n\n\nHistorical Society members and school advisors serve as judges for the competitions. LCHS Board member\, Stephanie Fulena\, coordinates and moderates the event each year. \n\n\n\nPlaques for first place winners are given to the winning schools and first through fourth place students win cash prizes. \n\n\n\nThis challenging game (for children and adults) can be purchased at the Society or online on our website. \n\n\n\nEvent details will also be published in the New Castle News. \n\n\n\nCoordinator & Moderator: Stephanie Fulena\, LCHSSponsor: the Almira Foundation \n\n\n\nTo see previous winners\, visit our website Youth Education page. \n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/lawrence-county-trivia-competition-2018/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180207T203000
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SUMMARY:The Story of the Tuskegee Airmen
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\n“In 1925\, an Army War College Study of black troops in World War l concluded that “blacks would never have what it takes to fly aircraft of any type.” It stated that “they lacked intelligence and were cowards under combat conditions.” The War Department tradition and policy mandated segregation of African Americans into separate units staffed by white officers. These units were limited to specific jobs\, such as cooks\, truck drivers\, and construction workers.” J. Speight \n\n\n\nTuskegee Pilots World War II\n\n\n\nThe Tuskegee Airmen were the very first African American U.S. Army Air Force unit to fight in World War II. The unit was comprised primarily of African Americans flyers and the other African American soldiers necessary to keep the aircraft in the air. These men had to fight for the right to serve as pilots in the U.S.Military. A large number of soldiers in this unit came from Western Pennsylvania. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, call the Society at 724 658-4022. \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/story-tuskegee-airmen/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,FREE Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T075117
CREATED:20171101T234200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T223746Z
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SUMMARY:Mistletoe Magic - A Victorian Christmas party (2017)
DESCRIPTION:Mistletoe Magic. Lawrence County Historical Society’s Annual Victorian Christmas party is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.\n\n\n\n\nCome enjoy a wonderful Christmas party in the beautifully decorated mansion. The Museum is fully decorated for Christmas\, Victorian style\n\n\n\nExquisite hors d’oeuvres\n\n\n\nFine wines\n\n\n\nAward winning craft beer\n\n\n\nLive piano music of the season in the drawing room by Loren DiGiorgi\n\n\n\nJoin in our annual sing-a-long led by Ed Petrus\n\n\n\nGuests can wander about the Museum\n\n\n\n\n\nMistletoe Magic Fireplace\n\n\n\nMistletoe Magic Dinner table \n\n\n\nDining Room Buffet\n\n\n\n\nDo you really need more reasons to attend? Join us for an evening of visual splendor\, entertainment and delight!\n\n\n\nDon’t delay\, DEADLINE TO PURCHASE IS December 2\, 2017 \n\n\n\nTickets are only $30 per person\n\n\n\n\nBUY TODAY ONLINE\n\n\n\nBuy tickets at our office\, Monday\, Thursday or Saturday between 11 am and 4 pm\n\n\n\nTo purchase by phone\, call us at 724-658-4022\n\n\n\n\nVictorian Christmas decorations – a very special evening indeed. All proceeds benefit the Historical Society.\n\n\n\n\nMistletoe Magic Stairway\n\n\n\nMistletoe Magic Beverage\n\n\n\nMistletoe Magic Archway\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/mistletoe-magic-victorian-christmas-party-2017/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171202T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T075117
CREATED:20171101T233900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T223635Z
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SUMMARY:Open House with SANTA (2017)
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\nSanta 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.\n\n\n\nFree tours of the mansion included.\n\n\n\n\nFREE TOURS of our mansion that is beautifully decorated in a Victorian Christmas style\n\n\n\nFREE REFRESHMENTS\n\n\n\nFREE TREAT BAGS from Santa for the children\n\n\n\nFREE PHOTO: children can get a photo with Santa by our photographer\n\n\n\nFREE and OPEN to the public (young and young at heart)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/open-house-santa-2017/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171108T203000
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CREATED:20171006T013800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T022255Z
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SUMMARY:Uncles At War
DESCRIPTION:Uncles at War: the Pacific\, Panama Canal & the Atlantic\n\n\n\n“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 Atlantic Ocean. The program will be more than their story because their experiences in the air force\, on the islands\, and in the canal zone\, provide an insight to what many persons who fought in this war had to deal with as well as its impact on their families at home. \n\n\n\nJohn A. Nichols\, PhD\n\n\n\nDr. John A. Nichols\, professor emeritus of History (Slippery Rock University)\, currently is a destination/special interest speaker on cruise ships of topics as diverse as the Ephesus in the time of St. Paul or Native Americans on the Caribbean islands to more modern events such as the building of the Panama Canal and tourism in the 21st Century. \n\n\n\n Photos provided courtesy of Dr. John A. Nichols. Photo of Eldred Gray\, 2nd lieutenant in the USA Air Corp. Photo of Dr John A. Nichols. \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/uncles-at-war/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171011T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171011T203000
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CREATED:20171010T022300Z
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SUMMARY:Genealogy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive workshop and discover what possibilities might lie in your family history!\n\n\n\nThe 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? By laying some groundwork\, we can find our ancestors who were able to place themselves in situations that would eventually land us here today. \n\n\n\nHenley Bros. & Paden Company circa 1890 Hillsville\, Pennsylvania.\n\n\n\nOur heritage is valuable if we are to understand the social grouping from which we have come and to which we belong. One of the late board members of the county’s Historical Society\, Anita DeVivo\, stated that heritages act as geological layers\, upon which new layers of society are built. Each layer is a representation of a much larger group. To have a foundation of belonging to the larger group\, we must find our place in these layers and allow ourselves the opportunity to study the Native American and immigrant populations who have allowed us to live today. The value of heritage is expressed as we locate ourselves within those layers\, and we discover how each ancestor influenced who we are today. \n\n\n\nOn October 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Medure Annex of the Lawrence County Historical Society\, Executive Administrator Andrew Henley will be instructing a free Genealogy Workshop which will allow you to figuratively place a trowel in your hands and begin digging up some of your family’s history. Through this process\, you will be able to set foundations for yourself and your family\, educate yourself on what the Society has to offer\, and troubleshoot questions about genealogical barriers. Henley will be exhibiting what possibilities you might uncover in the layers and how you are able to showcase them. \n\n\n\nCome and find out more and what possibilities might lie in your family’s history! \n\n\n\nThe Historical Society is located at 408 N. Jefferson St. in New Castle. \n\n\n\nPhoto credits:  “Henley Bros. & Paden Company” c. 1890 Hillsville\, PA\, Henley Family Archives \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/genealogy-workshop/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170916T210000
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SUMMARY:11th Annual Member & Friends Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Historical Society to Recognize Lorraine & Ed Petrus at the 11th Annual Member & Friends Dinner\n\n\n\nJoin us September 16th for an evening of entertainment and friendship\n\n\n\nPlease 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 event will take place at the Cascade Park Pavilion at 1928 East Washington St. in New Castle PA 16101. \n\n\n\nPurchase your tickets HERE!\n\n\n\nHelp us honor and celebrate all the work Lorraine & Ed have done for the society and the community. \n\n\n\n> 6:00 pm Social Hour> 6:30 pm Buffet Dinner (catered by the Faraone Brothers)> Following dinner\, a program honoring Lorraine & Ed Petrus> BYOB – mixers available \n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Must Purchase Tickets in Advance \n\n\n\nTICKETS: only $25 each \n\n\n\nPurchase DEADLINE: Saturday September 9th. \n\n\n\nTickets available from: \n\n\n\n> The Historical Society office> By Telephone 724-658-4022> ONLINE STORE \n\n\n\nTo read more about Lorraine & Ed’s contributions to the Historical Society\, see our blog article: www.lawrencechs.org/annual-members-dinner-honors-lorraine-ed-petrus/ \n\n\n\nLorraine and Ed Petrus at Stonehenge\n\n\n\nAdvertising: to place an ad in the Program booklet\, call the Historical Society at 724-658-4022 \n\n\n\nFor more information: call the Historical Society at 724-658-4022 \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/11th-annual-member-friends-dinner/
LOCATION:Cascade Park Dance Pavillon\, 1928 East Washington Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170907T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170907T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T075117
CREATED:20170901T221000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T031818Z
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SUMMARY:Welsh Heritage Digital Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Above photo is the Apollo Welsh Singing Group circa 1913 from the LCHS Virginia Mathieson Collection. \n\n\n\nDISCOVER material for your own research. LEARN about collecting\, archiving\, and publishing your own Welsh history material.\n\n\n\nReservations are required. Space is limited. To make a reservation\, navigate to our Eventbrite listing or call the society at 724-658-4022. \n\n\n\nWhile New Castle offered a host of nationalities within the city\, one in particular\, the Welsh community\, grew in number following President McKinley’s 1890 Tariff Act. These Welsh-American immigrants came to New Castle and the surrounding area with their skills in the production of tin and their sense of community. \n\n\n\nJoin us in welcoming Gruffydd Jones and Berian Elias from the People’s Collection Wales\, as they will be visiting the Pittsburgh area. You will have an opportunity to discover their dynamic and interactive online archive as well as contribute your story to the expanding history of Wales and her people\, wherever they are! \n\n\n\nThe People’s Collection Wales is a bilingual site sponsored by the Welsh government\, whose goal is to characterize the Welsh community in its entirety. The website is a treasure trove of photographs\, documents\, video and oral history materials relating to all aspects of Welsh history that can be enjoyed by anyone for free. Included within the site are teaching resources to apply digital technology to a history lesson. \n\n\n\nDURING THE SEMINARDuring the seminar\, there will be a chance to learn about collecting\, archiving\, and publishing your own material on the website in addition to discovering material for your own research. These seminars will cover issues such as: Copyright\, Metadata\, Correct Archival Scanning\, and Utilizing All of the Website’s Many Features. \n\n\n\nADD YOUR PIECE OF THE PUZZLESmall parts of the jigsaw of Welsh history are being discovered and shared through their website every day. This is an excellent opportunity for you to add your piece of the puzzle and help the People’s Collection Wales to paint a vibrant and engaging picture of the story of Wales across the world. \n\n\n\nThis event will take place in the Lawrence County Historical Society’s Medure Annex on September 7\, 2017\, 5:00-7:00 pm. Reservations are required. To make a reservation\, navigate to lchs-wales.eventbrite.com or calling the society at 724-658-4022. \n\n\n\nSpace is limited.\n\n\n\nFor more information about the Welsh website\, navigate to www.peoplescollection.wales. \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/welsh-heritage-digital-workshop/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170825T200000
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SUMMARY:High Tea
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy an exclusive tea tasting experience with finger sandwiches\n\n\n\nHosted 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. \n\n\n\nInvite your friends and family members on this wonderful fall evening as you enjoy yourselves in our 1904-05 Edwardian-style mansion. \n\n\n\nYou are able to purchase your tickets online or over the phone through the society at 724.658.4022. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/high-tea/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170822T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170822T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T075117
CREATED:20170805T033400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T000935Z
UID:24007-1503399600-1503417600@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:Crime Exhibit (repeating exhibit) with Special Lectures
DESCRIPTION:Lawrence County has been home of many notorious crimes\, especially unsolved ones. \n\n\n\nJoin us for our new exhibit “CRIME”\n\n\n\nBegins Aug 22. Repeats on Aug 24\, Aug 26\, Aug 29\, Sept 2 from 11am-4pm. \n\n\n\nWith Special Lectures on August 26 and Sept 2 at 1pm. \n\n\n\nAUGUST 26 Special Lecture @ 1 pm by Intern on the Torso/Swamp Murderers and the Black Hand \n\n\n\nSEPTEMBER 2 Special Lecture @ 1 pm by Intern on Irene Schroeder and the current crime statistics \n\n\n\nTHE EXHIBIT\n\n\n\nThis exhibit\, put together by a group of interns at the society\, focuses on three different groupings of crimes as well as the current crime statistics\, hoping to open discussion on what our community has done and is doing to combat crime. \n\n\n\nTORSO & SWAMP MURDERSThe first focus is on the Torso Murderers and Swamp Murderers\, located in West Pittsburg. The connections of these deaths with Cleveland\, Ohio once stumped famous investigator\, Eliot Ness. Information surrounding these unidentified bodies is now being uncovered and put on display for the public to see. \n\n\n\nBLACK HANDFollowing these murders is the infamous Black Hand\, which surrounded their narrative around the Hillsville community. With the murders of the game warden\, Seeley Houk\, and William Duff\, these murders began to shed light on an mafia-like organization that existed within the county. On display\, will be testimonials of those involved in the Pinkerton Detective Agency-led trials of 1907. \n\n\n\nIRENE SCHROEDERWithin the early part of the 1930s\, times were fluid\, and many lived for the thrill. That was so for the Bonnie and Clyde-like couple of Irene Schroeder and Glenn Dague as they robbed stores within the area and killed police officer Brady Paul. It was not until the two were apprehended in a shootout in Arizona that they were brought back to New Castle and sentenced to death by electrocution\, making Schroeder the first female to be executed in this way in Pennsylvania. \n\n\n\n21st CENTURYUnfortunately\, as we enter into the 21st century\, crime is still evident within our community. Through the work of our District Attorneys and other leaders within our county\, we are now battling evolved forms of crimes. \n\n\n\nGET YOUR TICKETS TODAY! Only $5 / person\n\n\n\nHOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS \n\n\n\n\nTelephone the Society 724-658-4022\n\n\n\nPURCHASE ONLINE \n\n\n\nAT THE DOOR on event days\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/crime-exhibit/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170814T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T075117
CREATED:20170714T200800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T222647Z
UID:24237-1502737200-1502744400@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:"Fall" Into Holistic Health with Young Living Essential Oils
DESCRIPTION:Bring a friend for a night filled with fun\, essential oil education & application!\n\n\n\nRSVP is necessary as this particular class is most popular and typically fills up fast!  RSVP ON OUR EVENTBRITE PAGE. \n\n\n\nEssential oils\, or aromatic oils as they were once called\, have been used by many cultures around the world for centuries. Their uses varied between cultures from religious purposes to healing the sick. It is difficult to pinpoint exactly when essential oils gained notoriety as effective healing agents\, but eventually the knowledge of essential oils spread around the globe. \n\n\n\nThe earliest evidence of human knowledge of the healing properties of plants was found in Lascaux\, located in the Dordogne region in France. There\, cave paintings suggest the use of medicinal plants in everyday life that have been carbon dated as far back as 18\,000 B.C.E. \n\n\n\nLove the natural scents of essential oils\, but not sure how to really use them? What oils are safe and what should you know as a consumer? Do you know how to distinguish a therapeutic-grade essential oil from a harmful synthetic? This class will give you an introduction to the incredible world of therapeutic-grade essential oils so that you can use them with confidence. \n\n\n\nLearn about Seven Specific Summer to Fall Transitions and the 14 purest oils on the planet that support\, promote\, and maintain the health of your body. You will “Make & Take” a Natural Cinnamon Bark and Clove Potpourri Spray that is sure to get your senses aroused in the mornings!! \n\n\n\nWe will have a FREE 5ml bottle of Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil for the person who brings the most guests! \n\n\n\nComplimentary Cinnamon Cake with Cinnamon Bark Oil. Coffee Will Be Served. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/fall-holistic-health-young-living-essential-oils/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170708T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170708T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T075117
CREATED:20170613T212800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T035833Z
UID:24242-1499515200-1499529600@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:Antiques Appraisal Fair (2017)
DESCRIPTION:Discover the value of your hidden treasures!\n\n\n\nEver wonder if any of your antiques or collectibles are worth something? Bring your treasures to the Lawrence County Historical Society to be appraised.  If the item is quite large\, a photo may be brought instead of the actual item. \n\n\n\nCheck 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 4th annual Antiques Appraisal Fair. \n\n\n\nAppraisal Fees\n\n\n\n\n$5.00 for 2 items\n\n\n\n$10.00 for up to 5 items\n\n\n\nFee includes a free tour of the museum\n\n\n\nFee includes refreshments\n\n\n\n\n*All proceeds will benefit the Historical Society* \n\n\n\nItems Eligible for Appraisal \n\n\n\n\nadvertising\n\n\n\nbooks\n\n\n\nbronzes\n\n\n\nclocks\n\n\n\ncoins\n\n\n\ncollectibles\n\n\n\nfurniture\n\n\n\nglassware\n\n\n\njewelry\n\n\n\nmilitary\n\n\n\npaintings\n\n\n\npost cards\n\n\n\nposters\n\n\n\nsports memorabilia\n\n\n\nstamps\n\n\n\ntoys\n\n\n\ntrading cards\n\n\n\nvintage clothing & accessories\n\n\n\nIMPORTANT NOTE: photos may be brought of larger items\n\n\n\n\nParking is in the lot off Wallace Ave. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please call the society: 724-658-4022 \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/antiques-appraisal-fair-2017/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170510T203000
DTSTAMP:20260603T075117
CREATED:20170411T015500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T215549Z
UID:24245-1494442800-1494448200@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:Dante DiThomas and his 50 Suitcases
DESCRIPTION:Join us May 10 from 7-8:30 pm when Dr. Tom Zumpella\, retired New Castle High School music director\, presents “Dante DiThomas and his 50 Suitcases”\n\n\n\nEVENT DETAILS: After graduating from New Castle High School in 1932\, Dante DiThomas went on the road with a dance band. It was during this time that he learned to arrange music. In 1942 he was drafted into the US Army and played in the Army’s concert and dance bands until 1945. \n\n\n\nFor 23 years\, Dante worked in Hollywood at various movie studios\, including 10 years at Disney in Burbank. He worked on more than 200 motion pictures and television movies during his career. The most notable were\, “Beauty and the Beast”\, “The Little Mermaid”\, “Dick Tracy”\, “Dances with Wolves”\, “Rocky II”\, “Rocky III”\, “Batman”\, “The Right Stuff”\, “Out of Africa”\, “E.T.” and “Indiana Jones”. He also helped with the music for the Walt Disney MGM Tour. \n\n\n\nFor the last ten years of his life\, he was the leader of the Dante DiThomas Orchestra playing swing music in New Castle and the tri-state area. Dante died in 2008 in his 90s. \n\n\n\nEVENT SPEAKER:  Dr. Tom Zumpella is the director of the Red Coat Band\, an Italian Symphonic marching band\, and is the musical director of The New Castle Playhouse. He is a board member of the Renova Music Festival. Zumpella worked and played with DiThomas locally. He is cataloging DiThomas’s music. \n\n\n\nMark your calendar now for our FREE May 10 program\n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/dante-dithomas-50-suitcases/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T075117
CREATED:20171202T065100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T215508Z
UID:24251-1494158400-1494176400@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:Sports Hall of Fame Dinner (2017)
DESCRIPTION:Want to Advertise? ACT soon – AD SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS APRIL 28.  \n\n\n\n\nCost to submit an ad for the banquet program is only $35 for a 1/8 page ad\n\n\n\n$55 for 1/4 page\n\n\n\n$80 for 1/2 page\n\n\n\n$140 for a full page ad\n\n\n\nCall us for more details: 724-658-4022. \n\n\n\n\nEvent details\n\n\n\n\nDoors open at noon\, Sunday May 7\, 2017\n\n\n\n1:30 pm Food Stations Open\n\n\n\n3:00 – 5:00 pm Program – Dinner\, induction awards and speeches\n\n\n\n\nTicket price = $35 per individual \n\n\n\nHelp us celebrate the induction of\n\n\n\n\nAthletes: To Be Announced\n\n\n\nThe Hall of Honor Recipient: To Be Announced\n\n\n\nEllis Hoffman Team Award: To Be Announced\n\n\n\nAthlete of the Year: To Be Announced – High School\n\n\n\nAthlete of the Year: To Be Announced – High School\n\n\n\n\nAdvance purchase required. No tickets can be sold at the door. Thank you. \n\n\n\nDEADLINE TO PURCHASE: May 1 \n\n\n\n3 Easy Ways To Purchase Tickets \n\n\n\n(1) BUY at our OFFICE on Jefferson Street \n\n\n\nin our GIFT SHOP Tue\, Thur\, & Sat\, 11 am – 4 pm (cash\, check\, or credit card) \n\n\n\n(2) Buy by TELEPHONE – 724-658-4022 (credit card only) \n\n\n\n(3) BUY ON LINE \n\n\n\nTo see our Sports Hall of Fame Inductees\, CLICK HERE  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/sports-hall-fame-dinner-2017/
LOCATION:New Englander Banquet Center\, 3009 Wilmington Road\, New Castle\, PA\, 16105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sports Hall of Fame
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170405T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170405T203000
DTSTAMP:20260603T075117
CREATED:20171202T190300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T214759Z
UID:24256-1491418800-1491424200@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:History of Judaism in Lawrence County
DESCRIPTION:Join us April 5 from 7-8:30 pm when Eric Lidji\, a representative of the Heinz History Center\, presents on the History of Judaism in Lawrence County.\n\n\n\nEVENT DETAILS: In the early 20th century\, Western Pennsylvania had more small town Jewish communities than any other region in America. In fact\, it had almost ten percent of all the small town Jewish communities in the country. Lawrence County was home to two of these communities\, in New Castle and Ellwood City. By looking at the specific example of these two communities\, this talk will try to explain what made this region so attractive to Jewish immigrants and so conducive to Jewish communities. \n\n\n\n\nWhat led to the growth of these communities in the early 20th century and their decline in the late 20th century?\n\n\n\nAnd\, most importantly\, what was life like in the decades in between?\n\n\n\n\nEVENT SPEAKER:  Eric Lidji is a researcher based in Pittsburgh. For the past five years\, he has been an archival consultant for the Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh\, where his research has focused on Jewish families\, businesses and communities in Western Pennsylvania. He is the curator of the family history website Generation to Generation and a researcher for the Small Towns Jewish History Project\, which is documenting Jewish life in small towns throughout Western Pennsylvania. Lidji is the author of the book John Riegert and an editor of Her Deeds Sing Her Praises: Profiles of Pittsburgh Jewish Women. \n\n\n\nMark your calendar now for our April 5th free program\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/history-judaism-lawrence-county/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170308T203000
DTSTAMP:20260603T075117
CREATED:20170225T033100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T215429Z
UID:24261-1488999600-1489005000@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:"Plants Past and Present" with Gary Church
DESCRIPTION:Join us March 8 from 7-8:30 pm for “Plants Past and Present” with Gary Church.\n\n\n\nEVENT DETAILS: Plants Past and Present is a presentation about local plants from the Devonian period (millions of years ago) to modern times. \n\n\n\nEVENT SPEAKER:  Gary Church is a columnist and blogger for the New Castle News. Formerly a local greenhouse grower\, Church is well known for his witty columns about gardens\, plants\, and plantings. \n\n\n\nWe hope to see you March 8. All LCHS programs are free and open to the public.\n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/plants-past-present-gary-church/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260603T075117
CREATED:20170119T035700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T214721Z
UID:24268-1486580400-1486585800@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:Traveling Shoes: Looking at African American Migration
DESCRIPTION:The migration saw the relocation of more than 6 million African Americans from the rural South to parts of the North\, Midwest and West.\n\n\n\nThe year 1910\, when 7 million of the 8 million African Americans lived below the cotton curtain. African Americans sought to build a new place for themselves\, to take control of their own destiny. They put on their “traveling shoes”\, pulled up roots and journeyed to places unknown. \n\n\n\nMost people have some reference of migration in their past\, but none that can match that of the African American. White Americans outside the south would be faced with a new culture and an opportunity to bridge the races in the new world. \n\n\n\nEvent Speaker Jean Speight offers a power point and lecture that addresses many absorbing questions during this presentation at the Lawrence County Historical Society. For example: \n\n\n\n\nDid the migration achieve the aim of those who put on those “traveling shoes”?\n\n\n\nWere the millions who left better off having done so?\n\n\n\nWas what they left behind worth what confronted them in the places to which they fled?\n\n\n\n\nEVENT SPEAKER: S. Jean SpeightFor several years\, Historical Society member\, S. Jean Speight\, has been creating exciting programs for the Society for Black History Month. Mrs. Speight\, a retired New Castle elementary school teacher\, has presented programs locally\, throughout Pennsylvania\, and in other states. \n\n\n\nJoin us on February 8 for this brand new program.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/traveling-shoes-african-american-migration/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,FREE Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T075117
CREATED:20161114T125700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T170400Z
UID:24274-1481396400-1481403600@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:Mistletoe Magic – A Victorian Christmas party
DESCRIPTION:Mistletoe Magic. Lawrence County Historical Society’s Annual Victorian Christmas party is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.\n\n\n\n\nCome enjoy a wonderful Christmas party in the beautifully decorated mansion. The Museum is fully decorated for Christmas\, Victorian style\n\n\n\nExquisite hors d’oeuvres\n\n\n\nFine wines\n\n\n\nAward winning craft beer\n\n\n\nLive piano music of the season in the drawing room by Loren DiGiorgi\n\n\n\nJoin in our annual sing-a-long led by Ed Petrus\n\n\n\nGuests can wander about the Museum\n\n\n\n\nDo you really need more reasons to attend? Join us for an evening of visual splendor\, entertainment and delight!\n\n\n\nDon’t delay\, DEADLINE TO PURCHASE IS December 3\, 2016 \n\n\n\nTickets are only $30 per person\n\n\n\n\nBUY ONLINE\n\n\n\nBuy tickets at our office\, Monday\, Thursday or Saturday between 11 am and 4 pm\n\n\n\nTo purchase by phone\, call us at 724-658-4022\n\n\n\n\nVictorian Christmas decorations – a very special evening indeed. All proceeds benefit the Historical Society.\n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/mistletoe-magic-a-victorian-christmas-party-2016/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Open to the Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161203T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161203T153000
DTSTAMP:20260603T075117
CREATED:20161115T012400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T171631Z
UID:24277-1480768200-1480779000@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:Open House with SANTA - he's back!!!!
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\nFree tours of the mansion included.\n\n\n\n\nFREE TOURS of our mansion that is beautifully decorated in a Victorian Christmas style\n\n\n\nFREE REFRESHMENTS\n\n\n\nFREE TREAT BAGS for the children\n\n\n\nFREE PHOTO: children can get a photo with Santa by photographer Laura Ruppersberger\n\n\n\nFREE and OPEN to the public (young and young at heart)\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/open-house-with-santa-2016/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T075117
CREATED:20161024T161700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T214205Z
UID:24314-1478718000-1478725200@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:Underground Railroad in Lawrence County
DESCRIPTION:Join us November 9 @ 7 pm as Susan Urbanek Linville discusses the African American community pre-Civil War\, abolitionist preachers\, free churches and the underground railroad.\n\n\n\nSusan Urbanek Linville\, author of In Hot Pursuit: The Hidden History of the Underground Railroad in Lawrence County\, Pennsylvania\, will give a presentation about the Underground Railroad Wednesday\, November 9th at 7pm in the Greer-Clavelli Mansion of the Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 N. Jefferson Street\, New Castle. \n\n\n\n“To use a slang phrase\, New Castle was a red hot Abolition town.” New Castle News: March 8\, 1899. Not only was New Castle “red hot\,” there were hundreds\, if not thousands\, of abolitionist supporters who either spoke out against slavery or acted upon their beliefs by sneaking slaves through Lawrence County. \n\n\n\nSusan Urbanek Linville\n\n\n\nLinville’s talk will include an overview of the African American community in Lawrence County before the Civil War. It will follow with the rise of Abolitionist Preachers and the development of the Free Presbyterian Church. It will also highlight abolitionists and conductors throughout the County. \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/underground-railroad-lawrence-county/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161012T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161012T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T075117
CREATED:20160924T201700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T185316Z
UID:24286-1476298800-1476306000@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:Interesting Discoveries in Oak Park Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Join us October 12 @ 7 pm as Ed Petrus discusses his discoveries in the Oak Park Cemetery\n\n\n\nThe caretaker’s house at Oak Park Cemetery had fallen into disrepair and the cemetery board had plans to demolish it. Instead\, local residents\, Ed & Lorraine Petrus purchased it and from 2011 to 2013 worked on its restoration. \n\n\n\nAfter spending so much time in the cemetery\, Ed took an interest in the many epitaphs\, markers\, and interesting New Castle forefathers buried there. One of the citizens he will speak about is Harry C. Falls. Falls sold 126 acres of land to P.J. Watson and others to create Oak Park Cemetery. \n\n\n\nOak Park Cemetery\, New Castle\, Pennsylvania\n\n\n\nJoin us on Oct. 12th at 7 p.m. at the Society for Ed’s presentation. He will tell stories and show photos of his experiences there including: \n\n\n\n\nFall’s tombstone\n\n\n\nRestored caretaker’s home\n\n\n\nFog at the cemetery\n\n\n\nOld postcard pictures\n\n\n\n\nThis program is free and open to the public. For more information\, call 724-658-4022. \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/interesting-discoveries-oak-park-cemetery/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building)\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events,Open to the Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160915T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T075117
CREATED:20160810T234000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T190403Z
UID:24293-1473962400-1473973200@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:10th Annual Member & Friends Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Historical Society to Recognize Betty Hoover DiRisio at the 10th Annual Member & Friends Dinner\n\n\n\nJoin us September 15th for an evening of entertainment and friendship.\n\n\n\nPlease join us in honoring volunteer and Board member Betty Hoover DiRisio at our 10th Annual Member and Friends dinner on September 15\, 2016. The event will take place at the Cascade Park Pavilion at 1928 East Washington St. in New Castle PA 16101. \n\n\n\nPurchase your tickets now!\n\n\n\nHonor our past and help us honor and celebrate Betty’s dedication to our community.[spacer size=”0″]> 6:00 pm Social Hour> 6:30 pm Buffet Dinner> Following dinner\, a program honoring Betty Hoover DiRisio> BYOB – mixers available \n\n\n\nThe Society and community are thanking Betty for her dedication to the Historical Society. Here are some of the things she has done for the Society. \n\n\n\n\nScanned and organized over 13\,000 photographs in our collection\n\n\n\nInvolved in updating the archiving system which included creating a searchable data base\n\n\n\nConducted research for and helped set up numerous educational displays in the mansion\n\n\n\nWrites the history column for The Little Local Paper\n\n\n\nAdministrator of the Society’s Facebook page / https://www.facebook.com/lawrencechs\n\n\n\nCo-researcher and co-author of In Hot Pursuit – The hidden history of the Underground Railroad in Lawrence County\, Pennsylvania – [available from our bookstore while supplies last]\n\n\n\nHelped many visitors research their family histories\n\n\n\nWithin the past year\, she became a board member\n\n\n\n\nBetty and her husband Marc recently moved to Virginia to be close to their children and grandchildren. She plans to continue to help the Society via computer. She will truly be missed! \n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Must Purchase Tickets in Advance \n\n\n\nPurchase DEADLINE: Saturday September 8th \n\n\n\nTickets: only $25 each \n\n\n\nTickets available from: \n\n\n\n\nAt the Historical Society office\n\n\n\nTelephone 724-658-4022\n\n\n\nOnline store \n\n\n\n\nAdvertising: to place an ad in the Program booklet\, call the Historical Society at 724-658-4022 \n\n\n\n1/8 page for $20. 1/4 page for $35. 1/2 page for $50. Full page $75. \n\n\n\nFor more information: call the Historical Society at 724-658-4022 \n\n\n\nPhoto credits: DiRisio photo used with permission from the New Castle News. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/10th-annual-member-friends-dinner/
LOCATION:Cascade Park Dance Pavillon\, 1928 East Washington Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160709T220000
DTSTAMP:20260603T075117
CREATED:20160305T033500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T191639Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Ice Cream Social\, Children’s Program\, WWI Exhibit & Fireworks PLUS Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:   \n\n\n\nJoin us for our annual very special evening full of delicious events. Children’s Program • Ice Cream Social • World War I Exhibit • Museum Tours • Fireworks!\n\n\n\n\nVisitors will be able to view a NEW WW I EXHIBIT which includes historic posters\, uniforms\, helmets\, gas masks\, and photos\n\n\n\nFREE TOURS of the museum (available until the start of the fireworks)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Schedule\n\n\n\n\n7 – 8 pm Children’s program: Native Americans and Their Tools (includes Indian crafts). The evening kicks off with a children’s program in the Medure Annex building. Jim Schneider\, a member of the King Beaver Archaeology Club\, will speak to children ages 5 and up about the history of how and when our local Native American Indians arrived and the tools that they used. Jim\, along with other members of the club\, will have Indian artifacts on display. The children will then have the opportunity to make an Apache arrowhead necklace.\n\n\n\n7 – 8 pm Book Signing: Authors Linville & Hoover DiRisio will be on site to sign their new publication\, In Hot Pursuit\, The Hidden History of the Underground Railroad in Lawrence County. Books available for purchase ($20). SEE DETAILS HERE\n\n\n\n8 -10 pm Ice Cream Social: Cake and ice cream will be served on the front porch of the Clavelli History Center.\n\n\n\n10 pm (approx) FIREWORKS: The start of the fireworks. Our yard and front porch provide an excellent view.\n\n\n\nEnjoy a FREE tour of the museum (available until the start of the fireworks)\n\n\n\nSee our NEW WWI Display which includes authentic historic posters\, photos and uniforms\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Front Porch and lawn of the Historical Society are great places to view the fireworks. Come join the fun this July 9!\n\n\n\nPhoto credits: “Cherry Ice Cream Sundae” by “Steven Depolo” is licensed under CC BY 2.0 \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/annual-ice-cream-social-childrens-program/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160709T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T075117
CREATED:20160707T204900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T194009Z
UID:24306-1468090800-1468094400@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:Book Signing at the Ice Cream Social
DESCRIPTION:Signing to Benefit Lawrence County Historical Society\n\n\n\nCoauthors\, Susan Urbanek Linville and Elizabeth Hoover DiRisio\, have scheduled a book signing for their new publication\, In Hot Pursuit\, The Hidden History of the Underground Railroad in Lawrence County\, PA. \n\n\n\nThe signing will take place Saturday\, July 9th\, 7pm-8pm\, at the Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 N. Jefferson Street\, in conjunction with the Society’s Ice Cream Social \n\n\n\nThe book includes stories about abolitionists and conductors who operated in Lawrence County during the years preceding the Civil War. It also highlights the Free-Black community\, the importance of area ministers in rebuking slavery\, and the county’s national participation in the fight against slavery. \n\n\n\nBooks will be available for purchase: cost $20. \n\n\n\nCo Authors Susan Urbanek Linville & Betty Hoover DiRisio\n\n\n\n\nSusan Urbanek Linville\n\n\n\nBetty Hoover DiRisio\n\n\n\n\nSusan Urbanek Linville\, PhD\n\n\n\nSusan received her PhD in biology from the University of Dayton and has been writing science scripts for Indiana University’s “A Moment of Science” PODcasts for several years. She has also written non-fiction books\, children’s fiction\, newspaper and encyclopedia articles\, newsletters and short fiction. \n\n\n\nShe currently works part-time as Administrator for the Lawrence County Historical Society. \n\n\n\nBetty Hoover DiRisio\n\n\n\nBetty was born and raised in Lawrence County\, and graduated from Laurel High School. She attended George Washington University in Washington DC. where she worked on mass tort (asbestos)\, toxic tort and tobacco litigation for the U. S. Department of the Navy and the U.S. Department of Justice. \n\n\n\nShe currently serves on the Boards of the Lawrence County Historical Society and the Historic Warner Film Center.  \n\n\n\nPhoto Credits: DiRisio photo used with permission from the New Castle News. Other photos by S. Linville. \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/book-signing-ice-cream-social/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,FREE Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160511T203000
DTSTAMP:20260603T075117
CREATED:20160306T083500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T200258Z
UID:24319-1462993200-1462998600@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:Formation & Growth of Ellwood City
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Everett Bleakney\, Jr.\, 2nd Vice President of the Ellwood City Area Historical Society\, discusses the history of Ellwood City and the surrounding area. \n\n\n\nThose who wish to share their own stories are welcome to participate.\n\n\n\nWayne Township was created from a part of Beaver County when Lawrence County formed in 1849. Early settlements included Staylesville\, Chewton and Wurtemburg\, but none of them would achieve the prominence of Ellwood City. \n\n\n\nEllwood City is a borough of both Beaver and Lawrence counties. In 1900\, it was prosperous and thriving\, home to such plants as American Steel Car Forge Company\, Glen Manufacturing\, Ellwood Foundry\, Standard Engineering\, and National Tube. Ellwood City sustained many heavy industries throughout the years including: steel-tube mills\, steel-car works\, building-stone and limestone quarries\, foundries and machine shops\, and coal-mining. \n\n\n\nThis program is free and open to the public. For more information\, call 724-658-4022. \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/formation-growth-ellwood-city/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:FREE Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T075117
CREATED:20160305T051600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T204341Z
UID:24323-1462622400-1462636800@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:Antiques and Collectibles Appraisal Fair (2016)
DESCRIPTION:Discover the value of your hidden treasures!\n\n\n\nCheck 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 3rd annual Antiques & Collectible Appraisal Fair. \n\n\n\nA local local auctioneer and other professional experts will be on site to provide a verbal identification of items. If the item is quite large\, a photo may be brought instead of the actual item. \n\n\n\nFor 2016: Professional auctioneer\, Robert Retort\, and other experts will do the appraisals. \n\n\n\nAppraisal Fees\n\n\n\n\n$5.00 for 2 items\n\n\n\n$10.00 for up to 5 items\n\n\n\nFee includes a free tour of the museum\n\n\n\nFee includes refreshments\n\n\n\n\n*All proceeds will benefit the Historical Society* \n\n\n\nItems Eligible for Appraisal \n\n\n\n\nadvertising\n\n\n\nbooks\n\n\n\nbronzes\n\n\n\nclocks\n\n\n\nclothing & accessories\n\n\n\ncoins\n\n\n\ncollectibles\n\n\n\nfurniture\n\n\n\nglassware\n\n\n\njewelry\n\n\n\nmilitary\n\n\n\npaintings\n\n\n\npost cards\n\n\n\nposters\n\n\n\nsports memorabilia\n\n\n\nstamps\n\n\n\ntoys\n\n\n\ntrading cards\n\n\n\nvintage clothing & accessories\n\n\n\nIMPORTANT NOTE: photos may be brought of larger items\n\n\n\n\nParking is in the lot off Wallace Ave. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please call the society: 724-658-4022 \n\n\n\n\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/antiques-collectibles-appraisal-fair-2016/
LOCATION:Lawrence County Historical Society\, 408 North Jefferson Street\, New Castle\, PA\, 16101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160501T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T075117
CREATED:20160305T095800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T205232Z
UID:24330-1462109400-1462122000@www.lawrencechs.org
SUMMARY:Sports Hall of Fame Dinner (2016)
DESCRIPTION:Want to Advertise? ACT soon – AD SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS APRIL 22. Cost to submit an ad for the banquet program is only $35 for a 1/8 page ad\, $55 for 1/4 page\, $80 for 1/2 page\, $140 for a full page ad. Call us for more details: 724-658-4022.  \nEvent details\n\n1:30 pm Social Gathering\n3:00 – 5:00 pm Dinner\, induction awards and speeches\n\nTicket price = $35 per individual \n\nGuest of 4 may reserve seats / Guests of 8 may reserve a table\n\nHelp us celebrate the induction of\n\nJames A. Birtalan\nDavid Kwiat\nChristine Paolini-Lazzara\nJohn Quahliero\nLouis A. Quahliero\nJamie Rausch\nJoe Roth\nMichael Tinstman\nTom Tony\nThe Hall of Honor Recipient: Bill Stoner\nEllis Hoffman Team Award: 1988-1989 Westminster Football Team\nAthlete of the Year: Hannah Drake – Wilmington Area High School\nAthlete of the Year: Dom Westbay – Shenango High School\n\n3 Easy Ways To Purchase Tickets – deadline to purchase is April 25\nAdvance purchase required. No tickets can be sold at the door. Thank you. \n\nON SITE in our Gift Shop Mon\, Thur\, & Sat\, 11 am – 4 pm (cash\, check\, or credit card)\nBy TELEPHONE 724-658-4022 (credit card only)\nFrom our on line store\n\nCLICK HERE to see our Sports Hall of Fame Inductees\nDoes this sound interesting? Share with your friends!
URL:https://www.lawrencechs.org/event/sports-hall-fame-dinner-2016/
LOCATION:New Englander Banquet Center\, 3009 Wilmington Road\, New Castle\, PA\, 16105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sports Hall of Fame
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