Downtown Wilkes-Barre Ghost Walks
Bishop Memorial Library 49 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesThe 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 20th and 21st 2023. Come join us for a walking tour of the downtown historic district and learn about totally true ghosts, murders, and hidden graveyards,…
Downtown Wilkes-Barre Ghost Walks
Bishop Memorial Library 49 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesThe 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 20th and 21st 2023. Come join us for a walking tour of the downtown historic district and learn about totally true ghosts, murders, and hidden graveyards,…
Dining With Friends – Leggio’s Dallas
The Luzerne County Historical Society's Dining with Friends program continues on Wednesday, November 14, 2023, at Leggio's Italian Ristorante, 64 E Center Hill Rd, Dallas. 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 Leggio’s that…
Reception and Exhibition Soiree
First Presbyterian Church 97 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesThe Luzerne County Historical Society is proud to announce that it will jointly host a reception and exhibition with the League of Women Voters of the Wilkes-Barre Area on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the Gather Space at First Presbyterian Church. This free reception also includes the exhibition "The League Makes a Difference: 1948-2023" which…
Festive Traditions
Swetland Homestead 885 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, PA, United StatesThe Luzerne County Historical Society will once again present its holiday-themed Festive Traditions program at the Swetland Homestead on Saturday and Sunday, December 2 and 3, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Travel through time as you tour the house with costumed guides and explore how holiday traditions evolved from the late 1700s through…
Festive Traditions
Swetland Homestead 885 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, PA, United StatesThe Luzerne County Historical Society will once again present its holiday-themed Festive Traditions program at the Swetland Homestead on Saturday and Sunday, December 2 and 3, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Travel through time as you tour the house with costumed guides and explore how holiday traditions evolved from the late 1700s through…
Dining With Friends – Kevin’s
Kevin's 247 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston, PA, United StatesThe Luzerne County Historical Society's Dining with Friends program continues on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Kevin’s, 247 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston. 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 Kevin’s that night. Come on out…
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…