Lawrence County

150 Years of Life in Lawrence County

When Lawrence County was formed in 1849, life was much different than today. With this exhibit we will explore the changes in lifestyle over the years. We have broken it down into four segments. Each era will feature a timeline of major national, international and local events, to help place life in Lawrence County in the proper prospective.

The display will touch on the major social movements that helped to shape our lives:

Educational reform

Public health and safety

Labor union movement

Women's Rights movement

Civil Rights movement

As you tour the exhibit, keep in mind the ease in which we live today!

1. Have we lost some basic values?

2. Have we forgotten the original purpose of the social movements?

3. Where are we headed in the next century?

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1745, New Castle PA 16103
Street Address: 408 N. Jefferson Street, New Castle PA 16101
Phone/Fax: (724) 658-4022
E-mail: info@lawrencechs.com

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