Some of the programs the society typically offers are:

logo for our events calendar 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

Movie Night on the Lawn

Lawrence County Historical Society 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

Ghosts and Goblins. Witches and Wizards. Ghouls and Monsters. Come one, come all!!! Kick off your Halloween season celebrations by viewing a FREE, family-friendly movie, HOCUS POCUS, on the Clavelli Historical Museum’s back lawn. Prior to the movie showing, there will be a Halloween Costume Contest for both children and adults. MOVIE GOERS: bring your […]

Free

History of THE BLACK HAND in Lawrence Co.

CHALLENGES – Options in Aging 2706 Mercer Road, New Castle, PA, United States

Learn more about this notorious organization at an educational presentation by the Lawrence County Historical Society in partnership with Challenges–Options in Aging and sponsored by the Almira Foundation. Just before 1900 there was a great wave of immigration from Europe. Recruiters for various industries frequently went to Ellis Island to find laborers. Some Italian immigrants, […]

Free

Stories on the Lawn

Lawrence County Historical Society 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

To register for this event, please call 724-658-4022 Join us for a magical, family-friendly afternoon for the young and young-at-heart on the lawn at the Lawrence County Historical Society. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and hear three experienced storytellers weave tales certain to capture the imagination of the audience. STORYTELLERS Date: June 24, 2023Time: […]

FREE

Trial by Sweat and Slag: Hard Lessons in Archaeology at the West Point Foundry’s Blast Furnace

Lawrence County Historical Society 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

The Lawrence County Historical Society's Historic Sites Committee is delighted to announce a special presentation by esteemed archaeologist, Aaron Kotlensky, on July 10, 2023, 7:00 PM, at the Medure History Annex, 408 North Jefferson Street. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the history of the West Point Foundry's blast furnace, guided by the award-winning […]

FREE

Canceled Fireworks on the Lawn + Exhibit Tour (2023)

Lawrence County Historical Society 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

CANCELED EVENT - we recently learned that the launch location and height of the fireworks has changed. They are no longer visible from our lawn. It is with great regret that we have had to cancel our Fireworks on the Lawn. Welcome to our Annual Fireworks on the Lawn! The Lawrence County Historical Society is […]

Free

Finding Your African American Roots

Lawrence County Historical Society 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

Genealogists worldwide agree that one of the most challenging family lines to research are those of African American heritage. The Lawrence County Historical Society is proud to announce its upcoming "Finding Your African American Roots’ event" on August 30. The class will address several key topics including: Event presenter: Roland Barksdale-Hall EVENT IS FREE BUT […]

FREE

THE FIRST FRONTIER: Native American Tribes of Western PA

Lawrence County Historical Society 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

This program is ideal for students and adults alike!Due to limited seating, reservations are strongly encouraged. The Lawrence County Historical Society is proud to announce its upcoming speaker event, “The First Frontier: Native American Tribes of Western PA” as presented by Brady Crytzer. Mr. Crytzer teaches history at Robert Morris University and is the narrator […]

FREE

The Important Role of Western PA African Americans in the Civil War

Lawrence County Historical Society 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

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 […]

FREE

Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorneys

Lawrence County Historical Society 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

Due to limited seating, reservations are strongly encouraged. The Lawrence County Historical Society’s Programs and Public Relations Committee is pleased to announce its upcoming "Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorneys" educational event. The event will explore these and other documents when considering one’s estate planning. Reed D. Hennon is an attorney with over 35 years’ […]

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