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SUMMARY:Museum Sewing Circle
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday March 21st from 12pm-2pm the Luzerne County Historical Society will hold its second “Museum Sewing Circle” at the LCHS Museum\, 69 South Franklin Street\, Wilkes-Barre. Have a project you are working on? Stuck and need help? Want to socialize and get inspiration and ideas? Then bring your sewing\, knitting\, crocheting\, looming or whatever else you are working on to the museum and join others in a relaxing setting. The Sewing Circle is free\, but space is limited\, so reservations are required. Call 570-823-6244 x3\, or email reservations@luzernehistory.org to set aside your spot.
URL:https://luzernehistory.org/event/museum-sewing-circle/
LOCATION:LCHS Museum\, 69 South Franklin Street\, Wilkes-Barre\, PA\, 18701\, United States
CATEGORIES:LCHS Museum Events
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk: Celebrating the Semi-Quincentennial
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe 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).\n\nThe 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.
URL:https://luzernehistory.org/event/gallery-talk-celebrating-the-semi-quincentennial/
LOCATION:LCHS Museum\, 69 South Franklin Street\, Wilkes-Barre\, PA\, 18701\, United States
CATEGORIES:LCHS Museum Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T180000
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SUMMARY:"Dining With Friends" - CK's
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCome 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. \nFor 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. \nWe can’t wait to see you!
URL:https://luzernehistory.org/event/dining-with-friends-cks/
LOCATION:CK’s Cantina and Grill\, 63 Gerald Ave\, Dallas\, PA\, 18612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Denison House Events,LCHS Museum Events,Swetland Homestead Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T190000
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SUMMARY:“Celebrating the Semi-Quincentennial: 250 Years of History”
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, January 30st at 7pm\, the Luzerne County Historical Society (LCHS) invites you to the formal opening of its newest museum exhibition\, “Celebrating the Semi-Quincentennial: 250 Years of History.”  This expansive exhibition features several hundred items spanning the last quarter millennium of American history. \nDrawing deeply from the LCHS collection\, the display highlights pieces from county mines\, places of worship\, sports teams\, breweries\, military units\, and much more. With items ranging from the early 1600s through the 2020s\, visitors of all ages will find something to connect with. \nThe opening reception will run from 6pm-8pm and is open for all LCHS members only\, as a benefit of membership. The opening reception is free. Light beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be served\, and LCHS staff will be available throughout the evening to answer any questions about the exhibition. “Celebrating the Semi-Quincentennial: 250 Years of History”\, will remain on view throughout 2026 as part of the Society’s America 250 commemorations for nonmembers to be able to visit it at their leisure. \nThe LCHS Museum is located at 69 South Franklin Street\, behind the Osterhout Library in Wilkes Barre. For more information\, call 570-823-6244 or email reservations@luzernehistory.org. Reservations are not required\, but are kindly requested so we may plan for refreshments.
URL:https://luzernehistory.org/event/celebrating-the-semi-quincentennial-250-years-of-history/
LOCATION:LCHS Museum\, 69 South Franklin Street\, Wilkes-Barre\, PA\, 18701\, United States
CATEGORIES:LCHS Museum Events
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SUMMARY:Jan 23 - Lorena Beniquez author of “Lost Coal Country of Northeastern Pennsylvania”
DESCRIPTION:The Luzerne County Historical Society will host Lorena Beniquez author of “Lost Coal Country of Northeastern Pennsylvania” on Friday\, January 23rd\, 2026 at the LCHS Museum\, 69 South Franklin Street\, Wilkes-Barre\, Pa 18701. \nAs the great-granddaughter of a Wyoming Valley coal miner\, Lorena knew little about her family’s story or our area’s history. So\, she embarked on a decades long labor of love\, shooting a series of photos capturing the Huber and St. Nicholas coal breakers\, while they were still standing. From there\, she began to explore further and had the honor to meet and interview historians and the witnesses of the anthracite boom including the children of Joe Stella\, William C. Best and Thomas Supey to name a few. But now nearly ten years later after publishing the book\, many of LCCNP’s subjects are already gone. Lorena will present a talk about what sites have been demolished\, which remain and new ones to explore. She will also detail the process of writing and photographing the book\, which took almost 30 years to complete. \nThis event is free to the public – no registration required. Books will be available for purchase and to have signed. Seating is limited and is on a first come\, first served basis. For more information\, call 570-823-6244 x3 or email reservations@luzernehistory.org.
URL:https://luzernehistory.org/event/jan-23-lorena-beniquez-author-of-lost-coal-country-of-northeastern-pennsylvania/
LOCATION:LCHS Museum\, 69 South Franklin Street\, Wilkes-Barre\, PA\, 18701\, United States
CATEGORIES:LCHS Museum Events
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SUMMARY:Dec 7 - Christmas at the Historic Swetland Homestead
DESCRIPTION:The Luzerne County Historical Society is proud to announce it is once again hosting a holiday program. On Saturday and Sunday\, December 6th and 7th\, 2025\, the Society will host “Christmas at the Historic Swetland Homestead”\, 885 Wyoming Avenue in Wyoming. The event will feature both modern and historic takes on the holiday season.\nInside the house\, guests will be transported to 1825 and will learn all about the holiday season 200 years ago. See what passed for decorations\, and learn all about the traditions of this new celebration\, Christmas Day. See how what at the dawn of America had been literally “just another day” is now\, 50 years later\, is beginning to shed its religious roots and is slowly turning into the celebration we all know today. \nOutside the house\, present day Christmas features heavily\, with Santa Claus and his helper\, a choice of on site crafts for the kids\, and a selection of local food trucks. Bring your letters for Santa\, and get present from his helper\, and after making your craft and taking photos\, visit the Darling House (onsite) for a wide array of last-minute gift ideas in our gift shop. Finally\, grab lunch at one of the food trucks onsite\, featuring Belgian waffles\, Caribbean cuisine\, and more. \nThe event runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Tickets for LCHS members are just $5 and nonmembers are just $10 each. 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.
URL:https://luzernehistory.org/event/dec-7-christmas-at-the-historic-swetland-homestead/
LOCATION:Swetland Homestead\, 885 Wyoming Avenue\, Wyoming\, PA\, 18644\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swetland Homestead Events
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SUMMARY:Dec 6 - Christmas at the Historic Swetland Homestead
DESCRIPTION:The Luzerne County Historical Society is proud to announce it is once again hosting a holiday program. On Saturday and Sunday\, December 6th and 7th\, 2025\, the Society will host “Christmas at the Historic Swetland Homestead”\, 885 Wyoming Avenue in Wyoming. The event will feature both modern and historic takes on the holiday season.\nInside the house\, guests will be transported to 1825 and will learn all about the holiday season 200 years ago. See what passed for decorations\, and learn all about the traditions of this new celebration\, Christmas Day. See how what at the dawn of America had been literally “just another day” is now\, 50 years later\, is beginning to shed its religious roots and is slowly turning into the celebration we all know today. \nOutside the house\, present day Christmas features heavily\, with Santa Claus and his helper\, a choice of on site crafts for the kids\, and a selection of local food trucks. Bring your letters for Santa\, and get present from his helper\, and after making your craft and taking photos\, visit the Darling House (onsite) for a wide array of last-minute gift ideas in our gift shop. Finally\, grab lunch at one of the food trucks onsite\, featuring Belgian waffles\, Caribbean cuisine\, and more. \nThe event runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Tickets for LCHS members are just $5 and nonmembers are just $10 each. 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.
URL:https://luzernehistory.org/event/dec-6-christmas-at-the-historic-swetland-homestead/
LOCATION:Swetland Homestead\, 885 Wyoming Avenue\, Wyoming\, PA\, 18644\, United States
CATEGORIES:Swetland Homestead Events
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