OPEN BY APPOINTMENT - for times and days
We have added lots of new books to our eStore (online) and our Gift Shop (onsite).
OPENby appointment only
OPEN from 11 am to 4 pm: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Visits BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
SCHEDULE your APPOINTMENT now
call 724-658-4022
Research / Tour / we hope to see you soon
Visits By Appointment Only is very important to us. It enables us to limit the number of people in the facility at one time so that we can maintain the COVID-19 social distancing requirement.
IMPORTANT NOTE: masks will be required to be worn in order to enter the buildings. Hand sanitizer and gloves will be provided.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Your Support is Appreciated
Without your generous support, the Historical Society could not continue their important mission to preserve, protect and display the heritage of all the citizens of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
We still need your support especially during these difficult times. Please consider a donation TODAY. Any amount is welcomed.
We regret to announce that the Civil War Series has been cancelled due to the restrictions of COVID-19.
10 things you can do from home!
(1) VISIT
our website
(2) WATCH
our newest
Moments in History video
(3) BUY
a BOOK
(4) TAKE
an on line tour
(6) HELP
SUPPORT us.
(7) BROWSE
through
our online exhibits
(8) DELVE
into 150 years of
life in Lawrence County
(9) READ
our BLOGs about interesting figures
from our history in
18 different categories
(10) EXPLORE / LEARN
about our collections
Here's What's On Our Calendar
There are no upcoming events at this time.
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Shenango China
The Lawrence County Historical Society has the largest collection of Shenango China in the world. The men who started the first potteries in New Castle did so, not because of any clay deposits in the area, but rather because of the soft coal available which was used to fire the beehive Rims of that time. More than 500 of our 3,000-plus pieces are on display in our museum.
Rent the Mansion for Your Special Event
Available for showers, parties, small weddings, picture-taking and more. Take an online photo tour of our historic mansion.
Experience the beauty, elegance, and period furnishing of this 1905 Colonial Revival building. Members discount!
FEATURED DVD: Portrait of An American City:
200 Years of New Castle History
INCLUDES early Native American settlements, plotting of the land, canal era, Civil War, heavy industrialization, labor strife, immigration, urban renewal and the reawakening and gradual rebirth of neighborhoods and downtown.
NOW Available - 4 DVD programs
- Portrait of an American City features 200 years of New Castle History
- Cascade Park describes its origins and historic features
- Haunted Lawrence provides a “chilling” tour of local folklore and intrigue. A great addition to your Halloween activities.
- The Big Snow of 1950 (our best seller) recounts a snowfall that caused almost everything in Lawrence County to shut down. It remains the largest snow storm on record in our area.
Photo Credits: “Donate” image courtesy of Naypong at FreeDigitalPhotos.net