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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

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book cover of Huffman Letters by Jay Paisley

The Huffman Letters: Stories & Book Signing

Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building) 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

Talk and Book Signing - Meet the Author In 1861, sixteen year old William Henry Huffman of Darlington Township, Beaver County, enlisted in the Union Army. As part of the 100th PA regiment (Roundheads) based in Lawrence County, he participated in over 20 battles, including Fredericksburg and Vicksburg. Jay Paisley, author of The Huffman Letters: […]

FREE - Open to the Public

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A Civil War Husband (discussion and book signing)

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

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 […]

$5.00

The Irish Brigade monument at Gettysburg of a Celtic cross, shadowing the Irish Wolfhound

The Irish Brigade at Gettysburg

Lawrence County Historical Society (Medure Building) 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA, United States

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 […]

$5

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Rebels on Lake Erie

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

Reservations are strongly recommended as seating is limited. We invite you to join us October 11 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm for a presentation of "Rebels on Lake Erie." A tale of intrigue, conspiracy, and adventure, set against the backdrop of the Civil War. The Lawrence County Historical Society is proud to announce its upcoming […]

$5

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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 […]

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