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 very special evening full of delicious events. Children's Program • Ice Cream Social • World War I Exhibit • Museum Tours • Fireworks! Event Schedule The Front Porch and lawn of the Historical Society are great places to view the fireworks. Come join the fun this July 9! Photo credits: "Cherry Ice Cream Sundae" by […]
Signing to Benefit Lawrence County Historical Society Coauthors, 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. The signing will take place Saturday, July 9th, 7pm-8pm, at the Lawrence County Historical Society, 408 N. […]
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. Those who wish to share their own stories are welcome to participate. Wayne Township was created from a part of Beaver County when Lawrence County formed in 1849. Early settlements included […]
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 3rd annual Antiques & Collectible Appraisal Fair. A local local auctioneer […]
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. Event details 1:30 pm Social Gathering […]
The Family • The Industry We invite and welcome all those who who worked at Johnson Bronze. Come and Share your memories and memorabilia. Our program features the formation and growth of Johnson Bronze through the effort of Patrick J. (P.J.) Flaherty. Join us on this very special evening as granddaughter, Julia (Judy) Stack Tannehill and […]
Talk and Book Signing - Meet the Author "He was a Union soldier, but I believe he was also just a typical 16-year-old young kid from Beaver County" - Author Jay Paisley about William Henry Huffman In 1861, sixteen year old William Henry Huffman of Darlington Township, Beaver County, enlisted in the Union Army. As […]
Join us for "The History of Scouting in Lawrence County" Presenter: Colleen Chamberlain, Outdoor Activities Coordinator and Unit Trainer for BSA Troop 743. Chamberlain is also active at the District (King Beaver), and Council (Moraine Trails) levels of the Boy Scouts of America, and is a District Award of Merit and Council Silver Beaver recipient. Her presentation will provide Mrs. […]
"The history of women's contributions to this nation has not been limited to the struggle of women's right alone. Our nation owes whatever prosperity, enlightenment and success it has achieved to the hard work and dedication of millions upon millions of women who have given their lives and their efforts to its service” ... from Great […]
Victorian Christmas decorations - A very special evening indeed! Join us for an evening of visual splendor, entertainment and delight!
Join us this Veterans Day, November 11 at 7 pm Veteran and historian Chuck King presents a program about World War I along with a display of artifacts about the war and information on our local veterans. One hundred years ago, in 1915 this war became what was known as “a total war.” Originally, November […]
Ghostly Tales - Present Day Hauntings Susan Linville will send chills up your spine with ghostly tales dating back to 1869. Come hear about ghosts of the past, and present day hauntings. FREE to the Public. Come to our Museum and enjoy an hour of historical storytelling. Dr. Susan Urbanek Linville has a PhD in […]
Historical Society to Recognize Angelo Pezzuolo at Annual Dinner Come join us September 10th for an evening of entertainment and friendship. Honoree Angelo Pezzuolo. Please join us in honoring Angelo at the dinner on September 10. The event will take place at the Cascade Park Pavilion at 1928 East Washington St. in New Castle. And yes, September […]
Writing Workshop and Book Signing The Lawrence County Historical Society will host a free memoir writing workshop and book signing Saturday, August 1st from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM in its annex building. "Creative Writing with Chris" - 11 am The workshop, Creative Writing with Chris, by Christine O’Neill Susany will be held from 11:00 AM […]
Join us for a very special evening full of delicious events. Ice Cream social. Children's Fair. Fireworks. And the opening of our Underground Railroad Exhibit. Event Schedule The following time schedule is tentative and subject to revision! The FREE children's programs, ice cream, museum tours and fireworks are definite. The Underground Railroad of Lawrence County "Hundreds, if […]