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

Latest Past Events

Fireworks on the Lawn + Exhibit Tour (2023)

Lawrence County Historical Society 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle

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

History of PA Dutch Folk Art

Lawrence County Historical Society 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle

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 […]

$5.00

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

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