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The Luzerne Historical Society Blog
Stay connected with the Luzerne County Historical Society! Our blog shares the latest news, upcoming events, exhibit highlights, and stories from our collections. Discover insights from our staff and volunteers, learn about local history, and see how we’re preserving the past for future generations.
Luzerne County Historical Society Welcomes Lindsey Glassberg as Director of Development
Wilkes-Barre, PA – The Luzerne County Historical Society is pleased to announce that Lindsey Glassberg will join the organization as Director of Development as of February 27. Lindsey comes to
Volunteer Spotlight – The Dreier Family, (Interview With Nadine Dreier)
What first inspired you to volunteer with the Luzerne County Historical Society? Nadine: My family and I began attending events at LCHS six or seven years ago. We learned so
Luzerne County Historical Society to Hold “Christmas Past and Present” Event at the Historic Swetland Homestead
The Luzerne County Historical Society is proud to announce an all new holiday program. On Saturday and Sunday, December 7th and 8th, 2024, the Society will host “Christmas Past and
The Luzerne County Historical Society to Once Again Hold Downtown Wilkes-Barre Ghost Walks
The Luzerne County Historical Society is proud to announce that our Annual Downtown Wilkes-Barre Ghost Walks will be returning again this year! The popular tours will run on October 18th
Gershom Prince Adds A New Dimension To A Well-Known Story
There are numerous events throughout ancient, or world, or American history, that are so well-known, with stories told time and again, that nearly everyone knows them. On the local level,
Then and Now: A 1918 Mask Comparison
The 1918 strain of influenza was unique among most types of flu, as it had a high mortality rate among 15 to 34-year-olds, rather than the oldest and weakest of