Posts Tagged ‘LCHS’
142nd Commemoration of the Battle and Massacre at Wyoming
On Saturday, July 4, 2020, the Luzerne County Historical Society will be attending the 142nd Commemoration of the Battle and Massacre at Wyoming, held at the Wyoming Monument at 10am. The Society will be selling books, DVDs and notecards related to the history of the Battle of Wyoming, the monument and local history. The LCHS…
Read MoreLet Freedom Ring, The Justice Bell Tour and the 1915 Suffrage Referendum
The year 2020 is of course the 100th anniversary of ratification of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution, which finally gave women the right to vote. As part of this centennial celebration, the LCHS, in cooperation with the League of Women Voters and over a dozen other non-profit organizations put together an exhibition entitled…
Read MoreNathan Denison House Opening Day
The Luzerne County Historical Society’s Nathan Denison House (one of the oldest houses in the Wyoming Valley) opens for the season on Sunday, May 24, 2020, from 1 to 4 p.m. at 35 Denison Street in Forty Fort, PA. The house will be open for tours on Sundays through September 27, 2020, from 1 to…
Read MoreTaste the History: Trying Out Historic Recipes
While everyone is at home I thought it would be cool to look at something a little different this week: a historic cookbook! Most of us have cookbooks laying around, and a lot of those are the ones put together by small organizations as a fundraiser you feel obligated to buy: Boy Scouts, church groups,…
Read MoreFIC: Stories of items “Found In Collection” #3 – The Evolution of a Uniform
Most of the following piece on the Brookside Yanks and the jersey in our collection, was written by Operations Director Mark Riccetti, Jr. and published over a year ago in our LCHS newsletter Forecast. However, further research has uncovered a photograph of the team and individuals mentioned in the article. So as part of our…
Read MoreFIC: Stories of items “Found in Collection” #2 – Snow White and the Seven…… Shoes?
The following is the next in a series of blog posts titled “FIC: Stories of Items “Found in Collection”. FIC is a museum industry term for items that were, well, found in a collection. The levels of provenance for these items often vary, and researching these items and tracking down why…
Read MoreFIC: Stories of items “Found in Collection” #1 – Andersonville Prison
The following is the first in a series of blog posts titled “FIC: Stories of Items “Found in Collection”. FIC is a museum industry term for items that were, well, found in a collection. The levels of provenance for these items often vary, and researching these items and tracking down why they are in your…
Read MoreDining With Friends
Luzerne County Historical Society Announces “Dining with Friends” Program October 23, 2019, at Cork The Luzerne County Historical Society announces the next date in their “Dining with Friends” program. Join Society members and supporters on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at Cork, 463 Madison Street, Wilkes-Barre. The restaurant will generously donate 10% of its proceeds that…
Read MorePortrait Walk
The Luzerne County Historical Society in conjunction with the Westmoreland Club Charitable Foundation cordially invites you to a Portrait Walk on Thursday, January 23, 2020, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Westmoreland Club, 59 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA. Join us in the main dining room for complimentary hors d’ouevres and champagne before…
Read MoreMindfulness Meditation
The Luzerne County Historical Society announces that, in cooperation with Jennifer Ciarimboli, its next monthly mindfulness meditation session at the LCHS Museum, 69 Rear South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, will take place on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 6:30 pm. Meditation is free and open to all participants. Bring your Yoga mat or cushion and join…
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