Posts Tagged ‘local history’
Meet The Author: Jayne M. Booth
As part of the month-long celebration of Anthracite Mining Heritage Month, the LCHS is proud to host a “Meet the Author” event featuring Ms. Jayne M. Booth and her book…
Read MoreAn Afternoon of Colonial Hospitality
The LCHS is proud to announce that it is bringing back An Afternoon of Colonial Hospitality! Join us December 11th from 11-4pm for refreshments and self-guided tours of the Denison…
Read MoreVirtual Auction #6
On Thursday, November 10th, the Luzerne County Historical Society will hold its sixth online auction on the virtual Auctria platform. This auction will run through Sunday, November 13th. The auction…
Read MoreDowntown 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 21st…
Read MoreDowntown 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 21st…
Read MoreGallery Opening: “The Artwork of Jacob Cist: Window into a Renaissance Man”
On Friday, September 16th at 4pm we hope you will join us as we formally open the exhibition: “The Artwork of Jacob Cist: Window into a Renaissance Man”. This exhibition…
Read MoreMeet the Author
On Sunday, September 18th from 2 pm – 4 pm at the Nathan Denison House the LCHS will welcome author Catherine Chandler, who will be discussing her new book: Annals…
Read MoreAnnual Fall Festival at the Swetland Homestead
Early American craftsmen and artisans will come to life on Sunday, October 2, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the historic Swetland Homestead in Wyoming. The Fall Festival…
Read MoreCivil War Encampment and “Meet the Generals”
Join us on Saturday, August 6, at the newly restored Swetland Homestead, 885 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming PA for a Civil War Encampment and “Meet the Generals” event featuring members of…
Read MoreJohn Jenkins Lecture
At 243 years old, the powder horn of Lt. John Jenkins is a remarkable artifact of the American Revolution. Not only does it represent the history of the Wyoming Valley…
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