Luzerne County HIstorical Society

Save the Date! The next installment of the LCHS’s popular “Dining with Friends” program will be at Pazzo, 2011 PA-315, Pittston, PA 18640 will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026! The restaurant will generously donate a portion of its proceeds that night to the Historical Society. LCHS members and the general public are encouraged to “dine with friends” at Pazzo that night. Come on out for a delicious meal while helping the Society at the same time! Pazzo offers an incredible fine dining experience. Please call them directly at (570) 602-4400 to make reservations and mention that you are with LCHS. The Society would like to thank Sam Agolino and the staff at Pazzo for their generosity in sponsoring this “Dining with Friends” evening.For more information about Pazzo, visit https://pazzo315.com/. For questions about this program or for more information about the Luzerne County Historical Society, call 570-823-6244 or email info@luzernehistory.org.

You "RN" for an exciting evening! On Thursday, November 19th at 7pm at the LCHS Museum, join us for a lecture on the evolution of nursing uniforms! Hosted by LCHS Board Member Jennifer Ochman, this lecture will examine the history of nursing uniforms from the Civil War era, until roughly the 1960s, and will discuss how changes in their design matched changes in the profession as a whole. The evening will also feature photos, authentic period uniforms, and medical artifacts all from the LCHS collection! This lecture is free for LCHS members, and just $5 for nonmembers. The LCHS Museum is located at 69 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701. For more information, or to make a reservation, call 570-823-6244 x3 or email reservations at 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/

The Luzerne County Historical Society is proud to announce it is once again hosting a holiday program. On Saturday and Sunday, December 5th and 6th, 2026, the Society will host “A Swetland Family Christmas", at the Swetland Homestead, 885 Wyoming Avenue in Wyoming. This years event will focus on Civil War Era Christmas. Inside the house, guests will be transported to the 1860s and will learn all about the holiday season during the 19th century.See what passed for decorations, and learn all about how, Christmas Day, once a new and strange celebration, has exploded in popularity. A holiday that once featured paper, fruits and popcorn is now a full blown Victorian celebration, with all the pomp and circumstance to match! Kids can also meet Santa Claus, warm up by our fire, and learn to make period crafts to take home with them after the tour. Food trucks will also be on site. The event runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Tickets for LCHS members are just $10, nonmembers are $15 each, and kids are just $5. Tickets include tours of the house, visits with Santa, and the children's crafts. For more info, call 570-823-6244 ext. 3 or email reservations@luzernehistory.org. No reservations are required, tickets can be purchased at the door.

The Luzerne County Historical Society is proud to announce it is once again hosting a holiday program. On Saturday and Sunday, December 5th and 6th, 2026, the Society will host “A Swetland Family Christmas", at the Swetland Homestead, 885 Wyoming Avenue in Wyoming. This years event will focus on Civil War Era Christmas. Inside the house, guests will be transported to the 1860s and will learn all about the holiday season during the 19th century.See what passed for decorations, and learn all about how, Christmas Day, once a new and strange celebration, has exploded in popularity. A holiday that once featured paper, fruits and popcorn is now a full blown Victorian celebration, with all the pomp and circumstance to match! Kids can also meet Santa Claus, warm up by our fire, and learn to make period crafts to take home with them after the tour. Food trucks will also be on site. The event runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Tickets for LCHS members are just $10, nonmembers are $15 each, and kids are just $5. Tickets include tours of the house, visits with Santa, and the children's crafts. For more info, call 570-823-6244 ext. 3 or email reservations@luzernehistory.org. No reservations are required, tickets can be purchased at the door.

Save the Date! The next installment of the LCHS’s popular “Dining with Friends” program will be at MVD, 128 Parrish St.Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2027! The restaurant will generously donate a portion of its proceeds that night to the Historical Society. LCHS members and the general public are encouraged to “dine with friends” at MVD that night. Come on out for a delicious meal while helping the Society at the same time! MVD provides a number of distinct experiences throughout the week where guests can enjoy the offerings of each season in the warmth and hospitality of this intimate setting. Please call them directly at (570)-822-3131 to make reservations and mention that you are with LCHS. The Society would like to thank Sal DeLuca and the staff at MVD for their generosity in sponsoring this “Dining with Friends” evening. For more information about MVD, visit https://eatmvd.com/dining/. For questions about this program or for more information about the Luzerne County Historical Society, call 570-823-6244 or email info@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/.