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Luzerne County Historical Society’s Swetland Homestead Open for Tours

By Mark Riccetti | August 24, 2019

The Luzerne County Historical Society announces that the historic 1803 Swetland Homestead, at 885 Wyoming Avenue in Wyoming, will be open for guided tours on Sunday September 29 from 11…

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Revolutionary-Era Militia Encampment at Denison House on August 17 & 18, 2019

By Amanda Fontenova | July 13, 2019

On Saturday and Sunday, August 17 and 18, 2019, the Luzerne County Historical Society will host a Revolutionary War-era militia encampment by the 24th Connecticut Militia Regiment at the Nathan…

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Upcoming Gallery Talk – “Frances Dorrance – First Lady of Archeology in NEPA”

By Amanda Fontenova | May 15, 2019

The Luzerne County Historical Society will present a lecture entitled “Frances Dorrance – First Lady of Archeology in NEPA” on Thursday, June 6, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. at the Society’s…

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Luzerne County Historical Society Announces “Dining with Friends” Program March 20, 2019, at The Beaumont Inn

By Amanda Fontenova | January 8, 2019
Beaumont Inn

The Luzerne County Historical Society announces the next date in their “Dining with Friends” program.  Join Society members and supporters on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at the Beaumont Inn, 4437…

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Luzerne County Historical Society to Present Radio Play on the Lattimer Massacre As Part of Anthracite Mining Heritage month Thursday January 10, 2019

By Mark Riccetti | December 12, 2018

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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