AMHM – Mining in the 21st Century
Eckley Miners Village 2 Eckley Main Street, Weatherly, PA, United StatesAs part of the greater celebration of Anthracite Mining Heritage Month, on January 17th at 7pm, the Luzerne County Historical Society is proud to partner with the Anthracite Heritage Museum to host Justin W. Emershaw, a Mining Engineer at the Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc. who will speak on the Anthracite Mining that still takes place…
…..You’re From the Valley!
Westmoreland Club 59 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, United StatesOn February 29th at 6pm join the the Luzerne County Historical Society at the Westmoreland Club for ".....You're From the Valley!" The event will feature author Lee Woodmansee speaking on his popular book: .....You’re From The Valley. The book is a lighthearted look at life in the Wyoming Valley and is relatable to anyone who…
Dining With Friends – Fire and Ice
Fire and Ice on Toby Creek 111 S Main St, Trucksville, PA, United StatesThe Luzerne County Historical Society’s Dining with Friends program continues on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Fire and Ice on Toby Creek, 111 S Main St, Trucksville. 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…
“Remembering the Titanic”
Kirby Episcopal House 381 Sunset Rd, Mountain Top, PA 18707, Mountain Top, PA, United StatesJoin us on Sunday, April 21 at the Kirby Episcopal House, 381 Sunset Road, Mountain Top, as the LCHS presents: "Remembering the Titanic". The afternoon's festivities will include a tea, a lecture from author Dr. William V. Lewis, Jr., and TV Personality David Decosmo, and a music recital of early 20th-century songs. Period dress is…
166th Annual Dinner: 100 Years of Kirby Park
F.M. Kirby Center 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesWe hope you will join us on Thursday, May 9th at 5:30 at the F.M. Kirby Center, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA for the Luzerne County Historical Society’s 166th Annual Dinner. This year’s theme is “100 Years of Kirby Park”. In 1924, the 106 acre Kirby Park opened. Created by a donation from Fred Kirby,…
One Item Auction – “A Scene From The River Common”
Bishop Memorial Library 49 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesThe LCHS is pleased to offer for auction, a Leigh Pawling original painting: "A Scene From the River Common". The online auction will last until June 1. For more info, or to register and bid, visit: https://auctria.events/RiverCommon
Exhibition Opening – “Luzerne County Decides”
LCHS Museum Rear 69 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesJoin us on Friday, May 31st, for the reopening of the LCHS Museum and its newest exhibition "Luzerne County Decides". Featuring buttons, ribbons, pins, pictures, and signs, "Luzerne County Decides" looks back on elections at the local, state, and national levels, from 1836 - 2016. The opening will run from 5pm to 7pm and feature…
“Meet The Author” – Bradley Huebner
Nathan Denison House 35 Dennison Street, Forty-Fort, PA, United StatesOn Sunday, June 9th from 1 pm – 3 pm at the Nathan Denison House in Forty Fort, the LCHS will welcome author Bradley A. Huebner, who will be discussing his book "Titles for our Town: How Tiny Pennsylvania Communities Produced Basketball Dynasties And Shaped Basketball History During the Golden Age" Mr. Huebner will be…
Gilded Age Tour
Wilkes University 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesThe Luzerne County Historical Society announced it would host a brand-new walking tour of Gilded Age buildings on the picturesque campus of Wilkes University on Sunday, June 30th, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This tour will take participants to five historic buildings on campus for an unforgettable journey into the past. These include Rifkin…
“Meet The Author” – Jayne M. Booth
Nathan Denison House 35 Dennison Street, Forty-Fort, PA, United StatesShe's back! The LCHS is proud to host another "Meet the Author" event featuring Ms. Jayne M. Booth and her new book in the Rocked in the Cradle of Coal Series. Book 3 is entitled: From the Mine to the Mansion: Ann's Story. The event will be held on July 14th at 1pm at the…