Some of the programs the society typically offers are:
Monthly lecture series with guest speakers • Museum tours • Walking tours of historic New Castle • Lawrence County Trivia Competition • Sports Hall of Fame • Fireworks exhibits • Ice cream social • Membership & Friends Dinner • Haunted History Walking Tour • Mistletoe Magic • Open House with Santa
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The Important Role of Western PA African Americans in the Civil War
February 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm EST
Due to limited seating, reservations are strongly encouraged.
The Lawrence County Historical Society (LCHS), in recognition of Black History Month, is proud to present its upcoming speaker event, The Important Role of Western PA African Americans in the U.S. Civil War.
Speaker Michael Kraus, a well-known Civil War historian, currently works as curator/historian for Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum in Pittsburgh PA. Michael grew up in New Castle, graduated from Neshannock High School in 1972 and was an early member of the Lawrence County Historical Society. Mr. Kraus’ accomplishments include several historical consultant credits for major films – Gettysburg and Cold Mountain – as well as authoring articles and books regarding the Civil War.
HOSTED BY: Lawrence County Historical Society
EVENT SPONSORS: Almira Foundation
DATE and TIME: 7:00 – 8:30 pm on February 21, 2024
LOCATION: 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle PA 16101 (Medure History Annex)
TICKET COST: FREE to the public
Reservations are strongly encouraged as seating is limited.
TO MAKE A RESERVATION:
- VISIT the Lawrence County Historical Society’s office any Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday between 11 am and 4 pm
- CALL (724) 658-4022 the Lawrence County Historical Society any Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday between 11 am and 4 pm
- EMAIL claudia.manly@lawrencechs.org
Make your FREE Reservation TODAY!
And join us February 21 at the Lawrence County Historical Society for a presentation on “The Important Role of Western PA African Americans in the U.S. Civil War FIRST FRONTIER: Native American Tribes of Western PA”
