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Frances Dorrance – First Lady of Archaeology in NEPA
Frances Dorrance – First Lady of Archaeology in NEPA
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 Museum, 69 Rear South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA. Museum Manager Allyson Earl will give a gallery talk about former LCHS Exeuctive Director and PHMC commissioner…
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Luzerne County Historical Society Night at PNC Field
Luzerne County Historical Society Night at PNC Field
On Friday June 7, 2019 the Luzerne County Historical Society will partner with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders for "Luzerne County Historical Society Night at PNC Field". Come out and enjoy a game between our hometown Railriders and the Syracuse Mets. Stay for the fireworks after the game! Tickets are just $15 each and a portion of…
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Swetland Homestead Tours
Swetland Homestead Tours
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 select Saturdays during summer 2019. On Saturdays, June 8, July 20 and August 17, tours will be available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free for LCHS members,…
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The Badge of a Freemason
The Badge of a Freemason
In connection with its current exhibition, “Mysterious Customs and Warm Charity”: Fraternal Organizations in the Wyoming Valley, the Luzerne County Historical Society will offer a talk by Executive Director Aimee E. Newell, Ph.D., titled “The Badge of a Freemason”: Masonic Aprons on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. at the LCHS Museum, 69 Rear…
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Mindfulness Meditation #1
Mindfulness Meditation #1
The Luzerne County Historical Society will be offering monthly mindfulness meditation talks in the Luzerne County Museum, 69 South Franklin Street Wilkes-Barre. The meditation groups will begin meeting on June 19th with classes to follow each successive third Wednesday. All groups will meet at 6:30pm. Insight meditation focuses on formal mindfulness practices from the teachings…
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2019 LCHS Annual Gala
2019 LCHS Annual Gala
The Luzerne County Historical Society will hold its annual gala dinner and silent auction on Friday, June 21, 2019, at Huntsville Golf Club, 1334 Market Street, Dallas. Founded in 1858, the Historical Society preserves and promotes the collective history and heritage of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The gala theme is “Rockin’ & Rollin’ in the Valley,”…
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Revolutionary War Medicine
Revolutionary War Medicine
On Sunday, June 30, 2019, at 2 p.m., the Luzerne County Historical Society will host a talk about Revolutionary-era medicine, its tools and remedies. Join re-enactor Jeff Smith to learn about common ailments of the late 1700s, and how they were treated at the time. Check out the tools and remedies that were used. Tours…