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

Black Suffragists – the Untold Story (virtual)

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

We invite you to attend our FREE online presentation. The Lawrence County Historical Society is combining February’s Black History Month and March’s Women’s History Month in this exclusive online program. On March 10 at 7 P.M., Jean Speight, a local historian, will share the history of some of the Black women who played important roles […]

VIRTUAL ZOOM EVENT - FREE TO THE PUBLIC

Sports Hall of Fame Dinner (2022)

New Englander Banquet Center 3009 Wilmington Road, New Castle, PA, United States

DEADLINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS: April 25 Want to Advertise? ACT SOON - AD SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS APRIL 6, 2022 CALL OFFICE TO SEE IF ADVERTISING SPACE is AVAILABLE Cost to submit an ad for the banquet program (subject to change): $40 for a 1/8 page ad, $65 for 1/4 page, $90 for 1/2 page, $160 […]

$40

Foundations of Lawrence County (2022)

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

The King Beaver Archaeology Group will hear the 1840s origins of Lawrence County, presented by Lawrence County Historical Society president Andrew Henley at 6 pm. Sunday at the society, 408 N. Jefferson St. In 1849, Lawrence County was created from parts of Mercer County to the north and Beaver County to the south. This creation, […]

FREE

New Castle Fireworks, Loony Tunes and Food – A Community Gathering (2022)

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

We're back - after a COVID break - with our Annual Fireworks, Community Gathering and Children’s Program. Watch vintage Warner Looney Tunes cartoons – Schedule a Clavelli Mansion Tour – Enjoy hot dogs, ice cream, cake, and drinks. Stay and sit with your friends and neighbors on our porch and front lawn and watch the […]

FREE - Open to the Public

Native American Artifacts (2022)

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

The Lawrence County Historical Society in partnership with the King Beaver Archaeological Group are having a public exhibit of local Native American artifacts at the Clavelli Historical Mansion.Artifact experts will be on hand to provide detailed explanations of the various artifacts. A selection of items will be displayed, such as: arrowheads, tools, ax blades, knife […]

FREE - Open to the Public

Sports Hall of Fame Dinner (2023)

New Englander Banquet Center 3009 Wilmington Road, New Castle, PA, United States

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 […]

$40

Spring Yard Sale at Lawrence County Historical Society (2023)

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

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 […]

Free

Spring Yard Sale at Lawrence County Historical Society (2023)

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

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.

Free

Sports Hall of Fame Dinner (2024)

New Englander Banquet Center 3009 Wilmington Road, New Castle, PA, United States

Event details Help us celebrate! HALL of FAME INDUCTEESAnthony Ascione (baseball)Doug Bleggi (baseball)Mary Beth Acker Brecker (track, cross-country)Paul Cameron (track, cross-country)Matt DeSalvo (baseball)David Hasson (football)Allan Jackson (football)Ryenn Micaletti (basketball)Toni Wimer Prejsnar (track, cross-country, volleyball)Gary Roth (basketball, baseball)Sarah Shaffer Harrison (softball) HALL of HONOR RECIPIENTAlberta Kelly ELLIS HOFFMAN MEMORIAL TEAM AWARD RECIPIENT1981 Wilmington Area School District […]

$40