Monthly lecture series with guest speakers • Museum tours • Lawrence County Trivia Competition • Sports Hall of Fame • Fireworks exhibits • Ice cream social • Membership & Friends Dinner • Mistletoe Magic • Open House with Santa
DEADLINE TO DROP OFF ITEMS: April 15 - May 15 (see details below) The Lawrence County Historical Society will be holding a Spring Yard Sale on the grounds of the Clavelli Heritage Cultural Center on May 20 from 9 am to 2 pm. Spring is here! And, with Spring comes the dreaded seasonal ‘Spring House […]
Event details Help us celebrate the induction of Advance purchase required. No tickets can be sold at the door. Thank you. DEADLINE TO PURCHASE BANQUET TICKETS: April 25 4 pm 3 Easy Ways To Purchase Tickets. Click HERE to see Sports Hall of Fame Inductees throughout the years Want to Advertise? AD SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS APRIL […]
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, […]
Join us to hear the fascinating story surrounding THE IRISH BRIGADE AT GETTYSBURG ... As told by James Carnes, graduate of Edinboro State College, American History, Government & Economics at Grove City High School for 20 years and Adjunct Professor at Grove City College for 16 years. Tucked into the woods along Gettysburg National Military […]
Join us for an enchanted evening in the mansion! SPACE IS LIMITED. ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. RESERVE your space today!. HERE'S HOW TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS DATE: December 17, 2022TIME: 6:00 to 7:00 pmCOST: FREE - advanced reservations required due to space limitationsLOCATION: Clavelli Historical Mansion408 N Jefferson St, New Castle PA 16101
The Lawrence County Historical Society is pleased to announce its 1st Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. The Society could not exist if it were not for the incredible work done by our Volunteers. Join an evening of food and fun to show your appreciation for the work of these incredible, generous people. We will celebrate in […]
The Lawrence County Historical Society is proud to announce the "Germans to America" educational program presented by Robert O. Stakeley, Heinz History Center Affiliate Coordinator, and Stefan and Pamela Israel, Heinz Affiliate Member "Unlock Your History." Ethnic Germans came to the New World in droves in the 18th and 19th century, and even today German […]
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 […]
The Lawrence County Historical Society is pleased to announce Cynthia Friend Crytzer, author of A Civil War Husband, will be presenting an in-depth discussion about her book followed by a book signing. Books can be purchased on site during this event. A Civil War Husband provides a first-hand account of life as a Civil War […]
