Luzerne County HIstorical Society

The Luzerne County Historical Society announces the next date in their “Dining with Friends” event. Join Society members and staff on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at CK’s Cantina and Grille, 63 Gerald Ave Dallas, PA 18612‎. The restaurant will generously donate 10% of its proceeds that night to the Historical Society. LCHS members and the general public are encouraged to “dine with friends” at CK’s that night. Come on out for a delicious meal while helping the Society at the same time! Located in the lovely Back Mountain, CK’s Cantina and Bistro features authentic Mexican cuisine. Please call them directly at (570) 675-5556 to make reservations and mention that you are with LCHS. The Society would like to thank the staff at CK’s for their generosity in sponsoring this “Dining with Friends” evening. For more information about CK’s, visit www.cksdallaspa.com. For questions about "Dining With Friends" or for more information about the Luzerne County Historical Society, call 570-823-6244 or email info@luzernehistory.org. We can't wait to see you!

The Luzerne County Historical Society will offer a gallery talk about its newest exhibition, “Celebrating the Semi-Quincentennial 250 Years of History" on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 7 p.m. The exhibition draws on photographs, pamphlets, clothing, art, memorabilia and numerous three dimensional artifacts to cover the 250 years of American history, and beyond. With over 530 items on display spanning from 1620-2026 and covering more than two dozen communities in Luzerne County, there is something for everyone. The gallery talk will be presented by LCHS Director of Operations and Programs (and exhibition curator) Mark J. Riccetti, Jr. Mark will discuss the exhibition’s themes and design process and highlight some of his favorite objects. The gallery talk is free for LCHS members and $5 for non-member adults (includes museum admission). The Luzerne County Museum is located at 69 Rear South Franklin Street in Wilkes-Barre, PA (behind the Osterhout Library). The museum is open during the winter on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Weekday tours are available by appointment. Admission is free for members; $5 for non-members and $3 for children.

On Monday, March 30th at 7pm the Luzerne County Historical Society (LCHS) will host a program for Women’s History Month and the celebration of America’s Semi-Quincentennial entitled: “Building Our Area’s Most Significant Revolutionary War Monument: The Story and Saga of How the Wyoming Monument Came to Be”. The evening’s presenters are Mrs. Marian Czarnowski, Dr. William Lewis, and Luzerne County Judge Jennifer Rogers. The slide presentation will highlight how our most important local monument came to be and the critical role women played in its completion and future. New information on a long-lost artifact from the monument’s history will also be shown! The program will be graciously hosted by the members of Wyoming Lodge #468 F & A M and is FREE and open to the public. Wyoming Lodge #468 is located at 821 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming PA 18644. Parking is available in a lot behind the Lodge, as well as across the street. For more information, or to make a reservation, call the LCHS at 570-823-6244 x3, or email reservations@luzernehistory.org. Founded in 1858, the Luzerne County Historical Society is Pennsylvania’s oldest county historical society. LCHS preserves and promotes the collective history and heritage of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, at the Bishop Library and the Museum in Wilkes-Barre, the Denison House in Forty Fort and the Swetland Homestead in Wyoming. For more information, visit our website, www.luzernehistory.org. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/luzernehistory/.