Lawrence County Historical Society

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

Lawrence County Historical Society

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Mistletoe Magic – A Victorian Christmas party

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

  Victorian Christmas decorations - A very special evening indeed!   Open to the Public Come enjoy a wonderful Christmas party in the beautifully decorated mansion The Museum is fully decorated for Christmas, Victorian style Live piano music of the season in the drawing room by Loren DiGiorgi Exquisite heavy hors d’oeuvres Fine wines Award winning […]

$30

Twenty Extraordinary African American Women!

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

"The history of women's contributions to this nation has not been limited to the struggle of women's right alone. Our nation owes whatever prosperity, enlightenment and success it has achieved to the hard work and dedication of millions upon millions of women who have given their lives and their efforts to its service”  ... from Great […]

FREE - Open to the Public

History of Scouting in Lawrence County

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

Join us for "The History of Scouting in Lawrence County"   Presenter: Colleen Chamberlain, Outdoor Activities Coordinator and Unit Trainer for BSA Troop 743. Chamberlain is also active at the District (King Beaver), and Council (Moraine Trails) levels of the Boy Scouts of America, and is a District Award of Merit and Council Silver Beaver recipient. Her presentation will provide […]

FREE - Open to the Public

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

Johnson Bronze History: Formation & growth

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

The Family • The Industry We invite and welcome all those who who worked at Johnson Bronze. Come and Share your memories and memorabilia. Our program features the formation and growth of Johnson Bronze through the effort of Patrick J. (P.J.) Flaherty. Join us on this very special evening as granddaughter, Julia (Judy) Stack Tannehill and […]

FREE - Open to the Public

Sports Hall of Fame Dinner (2016)

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

Want to Advertise? ACT soon - AD SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS APRIL 22. Cost to submit an ad for the banquet program is only $35 for a 1/8 page ad, $55 for 1/4 page, $80 for 1/2 page, $140 for a full page ad. Call us for more details: 724-658-4022.  Event details 1:30 pm Social Gathering […]

$35

Antiques and Collectibles Appraisal Fair (2016)

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

  Discover the value of your hidden treasures! Check your attics, overstuffed closets, memorabilia sitting on your side table. Ever wonder how much it is worth? Need to resolve a “it’s a precious treasure” versus “it’s worth nothing” debate? You can settle those arguments at our 3rd annual Antiques & Collectible Appraisal Fair. A local local […]

$5 – $10

Formation & Growth of Ellwood City

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

Join us as Everett Bleakney, Jr., 2nd Vice President of the Ellwood City Area Historical Society, discusses the history of Ellwood City and the surrounding area. Those who wish to share their own stories are welcome to participate. Wayne Township was created from a part of Beaver County when Lawrence County formed in 1849. Early settlements included […]

FREE - Open to the Public

Lawrence County Trivia Competition

Northminster Presbyterian Church 2434 Wilmington Road, New Castle PA, United States

  Junior and Senior High students from across Lawrence County will demonstrate their knowledge of local history. Awards are presented to individuals and teams. Score Keepers Needed. Interested?Contact Stephanie Fulena for Details. Event details will also be published in the New Castle News. Individual and Team Competitions Prize money 100 student participants / 6 county school […]

FREE - Open to the Public