Beyond the Hill- Enjoy the Homes & Gardens of the Abingtons
Beyond the Hill- Enjoy the Homes & Gardens of the Abingtons
Waverly Township, PA
This is a self-guided tour. Join the Lackawanna Historical Society and The Greenhouse Project for the 2023 Beyond the Hill to learn about Abington history from early Underground Railroad activities through its popularity as a summer playground and hunting hideaway for the wealthy to more recent mo…
Sunday, June 25 2023
10:00 AM
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4:00 PM
Members Only Event- SCRANTON'S STORY: ORAL HISTORY PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHS
Members Only Event- SCRANTON'S STORY: ORAL HISTORY PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHS
Scranton, PA
SCRANTON'S STORY: ORAL HISTORY PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHS Over the past two years, the Scranton community has explored themes of history and identity through Scranton’s Story: Our Nation’s Story, a series of lectures and events funded in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities.This exhibition …
Sunday, November 12 2023
2:00 PM
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4:00 PM
The 17th Annual Grand Civil War Ball
The 17th Annual Grand Civil War Ball
Waverly, PA
The 17th Annual Grand Civil War Ball Saturday April 29 2023 Doors open at 6 PM Dancing begins at 7 PM until 10 PM Location: The Waverly Community House $40 per person (no discount for couples) However ticket price includes the pre-ball workshop. Live music provided by vintage dance band,…
Saturday, April 29 2023
6:00 PM
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10:00 PM
Places of Worship Tour May 13
Places of Worship Tour May 13
Scranton, PA
Lackawanna Historical Society's “Places of Worship” tour, in partnership with the University of Scranton’s “Scranton’ Story, Our Nation’s Story” project, will visit six Scranton churches of varying denominations, and will focus on the history of the congregation as well as special architectural de…
Saturday, May 13 2023
8:45 AM
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12:30 PM
Scranton After Dark Haunted Walking Tours
Scranton After Dark Haunted Walking Tours
Scranton, PA
Celebrate Halloween in Scranton with a bit of history with the Lackawanna Historical Society’s “Scranton After Dark”haunted walking tours this Halloween season! Join the Society for a guided walking tour around Downtown Scranton for tales of mayhem and mysterious happenings at some of your favorit…
Fri, Sep 29 2023
7:00 PM
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Fri, Oct 27 2023
9:00 PM
LHS Annual Dinner: Let’s Talk Lackawanna
LHS Annual Dinner: Let’s Talk Lackawanna
Scranton, PA
Let’s Talk Lackawanna: One County, Three Gents, and 145 Years of History Thursday, September 7, 2023 at six o’clock in the evening $65 per person Evening will include: Hors d’oeuvres & Cocktails (cash bar) at 6:00 pm Dinner at 7:00 pm Program at 8:00 pm Lackawanna County is Pennsylvania’s yo…
Thursday, September 7 2023
6:00 PM
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9:30 PM
Scranton After Dark Haunted Walking Tours
Scranton After Dark Haunted Walking Tours
Scranton, PA
Celebrate Halloween in Scranton with a bit of history with the Lackawanna Historical Society’s “Scranton After Dark” haunted walking tours this Halloween season! Join the Society for a guided walking tour around Downtown Scranton for tales of mayhem and mysterious happenings at some of your favori…
Fri, Sep 30 2022
7:00 PM
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Fri, Oct 28 2022
9:00 PM
Valley Quest: Guys, Gals, and Graves Scavenger Hunt
Valley Quest: Guys, Gals, and Graves Scavenger Hunt
Scranton, PA
The Lackawanna Historical Society’s Valley Quest scavenger hunt is taking a cue from the upcoming “spooky season!” Our 2022 hunt, “Guys, Gals, and Graves” will focus on notable or unique burials in Lackawanna County cemeteries as an interactive way to learn who’s who in local history. The weekend-l…
Sat, Oct 22 2022
9:00 AM
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Sun, Oct 23 2022
1:00 PM
A Night of Amusements
A Night of Amusements
Scranton, PA
Step back in time for a Victorian “Night of Amusements” hosted by the Lackawanna Historical Society! Join us for this new event on the terrace at Sidel’s Restaurant, 1202 N. Main Ave, Scranton, on Thursday evening, October 5 from 5:30-8:30 pm and help support the Society through (very civilized) vi…
Thursday, October 5 2023
5:30 PM
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8:30 PM
Places of Worship Tour May 7
Places of Worship Tour May 7
Scranton, PA
Lackawanna Historical Society's “Places of Worship” tour, in partnership with the University of Scranton’s “Scranton’ Story, Our Nation’s Story” project, will visit six Scranton churches of varying denominations, and will focus on the history of the congregation as well as special architectural de…
Sunday, May 7 2023
12:45 PM
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4:30 PM
