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Read more about the article The Important Role of Western PA African Americans in the Civil War

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

  • Post published:February 11, 2024
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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…

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Read more about the article Rebels on Lake Erie

Rebels on Lake Erie

  • Post published:September 29, 2023
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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…

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Read more about the article The Irish Brigade at Gettysburg

The Irish Brigade at Gettysburg

  • Post published:January 21, 2023
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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…

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Read more about the article A Civil War Husband (discussion and book signing)

A Civil War Husband (discussion and book signing)

  • Post published:September 13, 2022
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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…

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Read more about the article A Woman’s Call To Duty (Elizabeth Locke)

A Woman’s Call To Duty (Elizabeth Locke)

  • Post published:March 4, 2022
  • Post category:Women

By Betty Hoover DiRisio, LCHS Board Member & Volunteer When the Civil War began, patriotic men rose to the call to fight. But women, barred from the military, were also…

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Read more about the article Murder of Captain Alexander Heasley, 33rd US Colored Troops

Murder of Captain Alexander Heasley, 33rd US Colored Troops

  • Post published:February 28, 2022
  • Post category:1849-1899/Black History/Military/War

By Betty Hoover DiRisio, LCHS Board Member & VolunteerAlexander Heasley was born in 1840 in Pennsylvania and was living with his family in Pulaski Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania by 1850.Enlisted…

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Read more about the article Alexander Scott  – Former Slave Settled in New Castle

Alexander Scott – Former Slave Settled in New Castle

  • Post published:February 16, 2022
  • Post category:1849-1899/Black History/Military/War

By Betty Hoover DiRisio, LCHS Board Member & Volunteer An interesting account of a former slave was found in a 1898 issue of the New Castle News. According to the…

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Read more about the article Black “Roundhead” Lost to Modern History

Black “Roundhead” Lost to Modern History

  • Post published:February 15, 2021
  • Post category:1849-1899/Black History/Military

By Betty Hoover DiRisio (LCHS Board Member & Volunteer) - originally posted on our Facebook page February 9, 2021 Many have studied the Civil War history of the infamous 100th…

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Read more about the article We Can Do It – WWII exhibit

We Can Do It – WWII exhibit

  • Post published:March 30, 2019
  • Post category:War

By Lorraine Petrus (LCHS Board of Directors) Our We Can Do It! World War II Exhibit is full of displays, events, programs and speakers. Complete Program Information is listed below…

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Read more about the article On Sherman’s Staff

On Sherman’s Staff

  • Post published:October 19, 2016
  • Post category:1849-1899

By Betty Hoover DiRisio (LCHS volunteer) We hear Civil War stories about the men from Battery B, and those from the Roundheads of Lawrence County. But here is another story…

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Read more about the article Joseph B. Chambers: Medal of Honor Recipient (Civil War)

Joseph B. Chambers: Medal of Honor Recipient (Civil War)

  • Post published:April 23, 2016
  • Post category:1849-1899/Military/War

By Betty Hoover DiRisio (LCHS volunteer) Joseph B. Chambers was born May 4, 1833 in Beaver County, present day Lawrence County. COMPANY F of the 100th PA INFANTRY Enlisting at East…

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Read more about the article Cyrus B. Lower: Medal of Honor Recipient (Civil War)

Cyrus B. Lower: Medal of Honor Recipient (Civil War)

  • Post published:April 18, 2016
  • Post category:1849-1899/Military/War

By Betty Hoover DiRisio (LCHS volunteer) Cyrus B. Lower was born February 18, 1843 in Mahoning Township, the son of Samuel and Mary Bryan Lower. His father had moved to…

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