A Respect for the Past. A Cornerstone for the Future. Chartered 1938.

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Programs the society typically offers are:

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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Latest Past Events

Dante DiThomas and his 50 Suitcases

Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building) 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle

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" EVENT 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 […]

Free

Sports Hall of Fame Dinner (2017)

New Englander Banquet Center 3009 Wilmington Road, New Castle

Want to Advertise? ACT soon - AD SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS APRIL 28. Event details Ticket price = $35 per individual Help us celebrate the induction of Advance purchase required. No tickets can be sold at the door. Thank you. DEADLINE TO PURCHASE: May 1 3 Easy Ways To Purchase Tickets (1) BUY at our OFFICE on […]

$35

History of Judaism in Lawrence County

Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building) 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle

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. EVENT 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 […]

Free
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