The Lawrence County Historical Society is a tax exempt, charitable 501(c)(3) organization. We are an all volunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and display of the heritage of all the citizens of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. We appreciate your support and interest.

The Lawrence County Historical Society has the largest collection of Shenango China in the world. More than 500 of its 3,000-plus pieces are on display!

The services we provide are quite varied and wide reaching. Here’s a sample of some of the valuable tasks our volunteers fulfill:

• sort and archive “found” objects in our attic
• sort and catalog donations
• help visitors from out of town research their ancestors
• set up displays in the museum
• scan and digitize our voluminous photo collection
• post historical information to our Facebook page
• write quarterly newsletters to the members
• sponsor free lectures and demonstrations to the community
• free ice cream and cake on Fireworks Weekend (July)
• write articles and books
• administer and run the office
• prepare the museum/mansion for weddings or special parties

Lawrence County Historical Society • an all volunteer nonprofit organization!