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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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 […]
Find your Ancestors: Intro to Genealogy Want to create your family tree but not sure what to do? Wondering how to start your search? LCHS volunteer Betty DiRisio and LCHS Administrator Sue Linville share their experiences and offer tips on how to navigate the wide and wonderful world of genealogy using both local and internet sources. […]
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 2nd annual Antiques & Collectible Appraisal Fair. A local local […]
Event details Ticket price = $35 per individual How To Purchase Tickets Advance purchase required. No tickets can be sold at the door. Thank you. TICKETS NO LONGER AVAILABLE Want to Advertise? You can submit an ad for the banquet program. For details: CLICK HERE to see the list of nominees
Andrew Henley, former volunteer at the Lawrence County Historical Society (LCHS), returns to tell of his summer internship at the National Archives in Washington DC. See article in the New Castle News https://www.ncnewsonline.com/news/local_news/young-and-old-student-volunteering-at-historical-society/article_1f62f8af-ea67-5372-b1e6-d7bdda0b21f2.html Henley will present how his work at LCHS benefitted him in acquiring such a memorable experience. He will discuss the similarities and […]
Guest Speaker: Ruth Fairchild Ruth Fairchild joined the Army in 1982, serving for 12 years as an Operating Room Technician in Alabama, Texas, New Jersey, Germany, and Saudi Arabia. Upon returning to New Castle, Fairchild joined the Veterans of Foreign Wars and became very involved, holding many positions at the post, district, and state levels, […]