Luzerne County HIstorical Society

Join us on Friday July 24, 2026 at the Nathan Denison House, 35 Dennison Street, Forty Fort, for an Open House from 3pm - 7pm as we welcome Joe Snedeker of WNEP-TV as he completes his Go Joe 29 bike ride to benefit St. Joseph's Center! Joe will be finishing up the last leg of his 29th annual charity bike ride, and with the theme this year being "Red White and You", what better place to visit than the home of a Revolutionary War officer? Joe will be arriving between 3pm and 4pm and then afterwards, stay for the open house and take a guided tour of the 1790 historic home, led by docents in period clothing and learn about the life and times of Col. Nathan Denison, Revolutionary War soldier and early Luzerne County Judge. Also on display will be several  letters and other ephemera from the Colonel. Tours are just $5 for adults, $3 for children, and LCHS members are free. Reservations are not required. For more info, call 570-823-6244 x3.

Parents, looking for something education for your kids this summer? Kids, looking to get into history in a way that a book or classroom just can't do? Well we have the answer! On Saturday, August 1st, the Luzerne County Historical Society will hold its first ever "Young Historian's Day" at the Swetland Homestead! join us on the grounds of the 1803 Historic Home for period authentic games, living historians, historical crafts, and local history education! Celebrate the 250th of America by learning about your hometown! Tailored to children in grades K-8, the Young Historian's Day offers something for everyone, whether your child is just starting to show an interest in history, or they are a true history buff. The Young Historian's Day will run from 1pm - 5pm on August 1st and registration is just $35 a child. Cost includes, the programs, crafts, games, a snack and drinks. (Please note, no lunch will be served). Every child will also receive a coupon to return to the Homestead on August 2nd and attend the Open House for free! (With adult admission) Pre-registration is required, and their is a strict limit of 30 children. Upon registration, parents will be emailed a form to fill out prior to the event. The Swetland Homestead is located at 885 Wyoming Avenue in Wyoming. For questions, call 570-823-6244 x3 or email reservations@luzernehistory.org.

The Swetland Homestead, located at 885 Wyoming Avenue in Wyoming, will be open for tours on Sunday August 2, from 1pm-4pm. Stop by for a tour of the house, and learn how it evolved from one room in 1803 to its current size and design over a period of nearly four decades. Hear stories about the family and the Valley's West Side from the Civil War era, and earlier, and find out about the many local places and things that still have Swetland fingerprints all over them to this very day. Tours cost $5 for adults and $3 for children. For more info call 570-823-6244 x3 or email reservations@luzernehistory.org