Wilkes-Barre
Kids Crafts During The Fiesta
LCHS Museum Rear 69 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United StatesThe Luzerne County Historical Society will host a series of drop-in crafts for children during the Fine Arts Fiesta, May 18-20, 2023. Join the LCHS’s Museum Manger Allyson Earl and Director of Operations Mark Riccetti Jr. in a series of activities that includes Native American Style beading and jewelry, a draw-your-own powder horn craft, and…
History Academy
Kirby Episcopal House 381 Sunset Rd, Mountain Top, PA 18707, Mountain Top, PA, United StatesOn Saturday, October 7th, the Luzerne County Historical Society is proud to present a one-day history academy for professionals and history buffs alike. The seminar will be held at the Kirby Episcopal House, 381 Sunset Rd, Mountain Top, PA 18707, and will feature over dozen speakers covering over two and a half centuries of Luzerne…
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,…
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…
…..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…
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
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…
Downtown Wilkes-Barre Ghost Walks
The 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 18th and 19th 2024. Come join us for a walking tour of the downtown historic district and learn about totally true ghosts, murders, and hidden graveyards,…