Posts by Mark Riccetti
Luzerne County Historical Society to Present Talk on Needlework Samplers Sunday, September 22, 2019
The Luzerne County Historical Society (LCHS) announces a talk on needlework samplers by Executive Director Aimee E. Newell, Ph.D. (author of A Stitch in Time: The Needlework of Aging Women…
Read MoreWilkes-Barre’s Comic Book Grail – Joe Palooka #1
What’s your favorite hobby? Does it have any insider jargon? Most hobbies do. Comic book collecting is no different; its most common bit of jargon may be “grail.” Collectors will…
Read More150th Anniversary of the Avondale Mine Disaster
On September 6-8, 2019, LCHS is partnering with the Lackawanna Historical Society, the Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum, the Plymouth Historical Society, Pennsylvania Labor History Society, and members of the Welsh…
Read MoreBringing The Giant to Its Knees: A Brief History of the Giant’s Despair Hillclimb – Part 1: The Birth of “The Giant,” 1906-1916
Certain parts of our culture are as old as time itself. Other things remain unchanged throughout the course of their lifetimes, creating a rich, deep tradition. Motorsports is one such…
Read MoreLuzerne County Historical Society to Present “Battle of Wyoming Walking Tours” Saturday and Sunday, September 14 and 15, 2019
The Luzerne County Historical Society announces that its Battle of Wyoming Walking Tours will run on Saturday and Sunday, September 14 and 15, 2019. Join Luzerne County Historical Society Board…
Read MoreJon Valentine to be Starter and Grand Marshall for Luzerne County Historical Society’s Inaugural Road Rally in the Valley, Wyoming Valley BMW to Sponsor Sunday, August 4, 2019
When the Luzerne County Historical Society presents the inaugural “Road Rally in the Valley” on Sunday, August 4, 2019 the field will be flagged off by legendary local racer Jon…
Read MoreLCHS Museum Features Artifacts from Nearly Three Centuries of Settled History “Let’s Go Shopping!” Exhibition to Close March 2, 2019; “Battle of Wyoming at 240” Exhibition Ongoing
Looking for something to do this winter? Visit the Luzerne County Historical Society Museum, which has a collection of historical artifacts, photographs and documents on view, telling fascinating local stories.…
Read MoreLuzerne County Historical Society to Present Radio Play on the Lattimer Massacre As Part of Anthracite Mining Heritage month Thursday January 10, 2019
In connection with the region-wide celebration of Anthracite Mining Heritage Month in January 2019, the Luzerne County Historical Society will present an original radio play on the 1897 Lattimer Massacre,…
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