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
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 […]
Seating is limited! Make your reservation as soon as possible! The Lawrence County Historical Society invites you to attend "The History of Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Art" on Wednesday July 19 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Our thanks to the Almira Foundation for making this event possible. TOPICS INCLUDE Presented by Frances Halley, folk artist […]
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 […]
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: […]
Chambers Site Presentation - Historic Sites Committee Meeting Come and be a part of the conversation as the Historic Sites Committee delves into the historical sites scattered throughout Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. On June 5, 2023 at 7 PM, Brian L. Fritz, MS, RPA, a local archaeologist and Principal Investigator at Quemahoning LLC, will be presenting […]
OUR YARDSALE CONTINUES FOR A 2ND WEEKEND. COME SEE WHAT TREASURES YOU CAN FIND. The Lawrence County Historical Society is holding a second weekend of our Spring Yard Sale on the grounds of the Clavelli Heritage Cultural Center on May 27 from 9 am to 12 noon.
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 […]
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 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 […]