May 7th and May 13th: Places of Worship Tour Returns! We’re excited to announce that our popular “Places of Worship” tours will return this spring, in partnership with the University of Scranton’s “Scranton’ Story, Our Nation’s Story” project. Each tour, one on May 7 and one on May 13, will visit six Scranton places of worship of varying Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Hindu faith traditions, and will focus on the history and cultural aspects of the congregation as well as special architectural details.

Click here for more information and purchase tickets for tour dates.

Thursday, May 6th, 11am -5pm: Join us for our Marketplace at Paranormal Craft and Artisan Fair at Forty Fort Cemetery Click Here for more information on the fair itself.

Thursday, May 11th: (Nestor Chylak’s 101st Birthday) Batter up! LHS is partnering with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders to celebrate the birthdays of our favorite local baseball legends. Purchase tickets online here https://tinyurl.com/yc7hwr3r for selected games, and the RailRiders will donate $5 to the Society.

Additional selected games are set for:

Thursday, July 6 (Steve O’Neill’s 132nd Birthday)

Saturday, August 12 (Christy Mathewson’s 143rd Birthday)

Wed., May 17th: Dine Lackawanna Enjoy an night out and help support the the Lackawanna Historical Society by dining at local favorites. This month join us at The Union Craft House 601 N. Main Street, Taylor Pa 570-562-6496

Friday, May 19th, 12 pm (Noon): Distinguished Citizen Memorial Dedication of Chief Justice Michael J. Eagen The Eagen Family, Lackawanna County Commissioners & Lackawanna Historical Society cordially invite you to attend the dedication of the Distinguished Citizen Memorial honoring Chief Justice Michael J. Eagen May 9, 1907 – July 7, 1987. Join us as we celebrate the life and achievements of Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael J. Eagen Friday, May 19, noon on 2023 Biden Street, Courthouse Square in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Saturday, May 20 at 10 am: Genealogy Forum: Finding Records in England and Wales; this in person session will be held in the Gino Merli Room, Valley Community Library 739 River Street in Peckville. Genealogy Forum will continue through the spring and summer to offer participants guidance on where to go when their family history search in the U.S. has led them back to Europe. Participants should have completed genealogy research on the U.S. side of the Atlantic and have a good idea of where to look for family members across the pond. Session planners ask that anyone who registers know an approximate place of residence for ancestors in a specific region. Sessions will be held in person at various Lackawanna County libraries; please call the Society at 570-344-3841 or email lackawannahistory@gmail.com to register.

Fri., May 26th at 2pm: Lackawanna Past Times: Author Ron Moskalczak spotlights “Scranton’s Automotive Heritage” Email us at lackawannahistory@gmail.com or check out our Facebook page for the Zoom link to tune in!

Sat., June 10 at 10 am: Finding Records in Ireland; this in person session will be held in the Community Room, North Pocono Public Library 1315 Church Street in Moscow. Genealogy Forum will continue through the spring and summer to offer participants guidance on where to go when their family history search in the U.S. has led them back to Europe. Participants should have completed genealogy research on the U.S. side of the Atlantic and have a good idea of where to look for family members across the pond. Session planners ask that anyone who registers know an approximate place of residence for ancestors in a specific region. Sessions will be held in person at various Lackawanna County libraries; please call the Society at 570-344-3841 or email lackawannahistory@gmail.com to register.

Wed. June 14th, 7pm: Winston Churchill Join us at the Catlin House on Wednesday June 14 when Vince Benedetto, President of the Churchill Society of Pennsylvania discusses his favorite things about Winston Churchill and provides an overview of the Churchill Society and its activities.

NOTE: NEW DATE, Wed., June 28st: Dine Lackawanna Enjoy an night out and help support the the Lackawanna Historical Society by dining at local favorites. This month join us at Harvest Seasonal Grill, 7011 Shoppes Blvd, Moosic, (570) 342-3330

Thurs. June 22 DUSK; Throwback Thursday at Circle Drive-in Da-dum. Da-dum. Da-dum… If going to the beach this year seems risky, “stay out of the water” and enjoy a screening of the beach classic JAWS. Summer means the return of "Throwback Thursday" at drive-in movies! The Lackawanna Historical Society will be screening classic movies under the stars at the Circle Drive-In! All movies will begin at dusk. Tickets are $9 for adults and $7 for children, with proceeds to benefit the Lackawanna Historical Society.. Also mark your calanders for National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation on Thurs., July 27 and yet to be announce speical feature on August 17.

Fri., June 23th at 2pm: Lackawanna Past Times: Exploring Abington neighborhoods - a sneak peek of this year’s house and garden tour. Email us at lackawannahistory@gmail.com or check out our Facebook page for the Zoom link to tune in!

Sunday, June 25th: Our Historic House & Garden Tour Comes to the Abingtons! Our popular historic house & garden tour is really moving “Beyond the Hill!” We will once again partner with the Greenhouse Project to tour homes and gardens in Waverly, Clarks Summit, and Clarks Green. Join us to learn more about the architecture of these old (and homes and stunning landscapes.)

Click here for the list of properties & ticket details!

Thursday, July 6 (Steve O’Neill’s 132nd Birthday)Batter up! LHS is partnering with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders to celebrate the birthdays of our favorite local baseball legends. Purchase tickets online here https://tinyurl.com/yc7hwr3r for selected games, and the RailRiders will donate $5 to the Society.

Additional selected games are set for:

Saturday, August 12 (Christy Mathewson’s 143rd Birthday)

Saturday, July 8 at 10 am: Finding Records in Italy; Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St. in Clarks Summit. Genealogy Forum will continue through the spring and summer to offer participants guidance on where to go when their family history search in the U.S. has led them back to Europe. Participants should have completed genealogy research on the U.S. side of the Atlantic and have a good idea of where to look for family members across the pond. Session planners ask that anyone who registers know an approximate place of residence for ancestors in a specific region. Sessions will be held in person at various Lackawanna County libraries; please call the Society at 570-344-3841 or email lackawannahistory@gmail.com to register.

Thurs. July 27 DUSK; Throwback Thursday at Circle Drive-in If you’re looking to inject some holiday spirit into your summer, celebrate Christmas in July. We will be featuring the cult classic National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, and guests are encouraged to dress as their favorite character for a costume contest. Summer means the return of "Throwback Thursday" at drive-in movies! The Lackawanna Historical Society will be screening classic movies under the stars at the Circle Drive-In! All movies will begin at dusk, Tickets are $9 for adults and $7 for children, with proceeds to benefit the Lackawanna Historical Society.. Also mark your calanders for yet to be announce speical feature on August 17.

Saturday, August 5 at 10 am: Finding Records in Poland; Taylor Community Library, 710 S. Main St. in Taylor. Genealogy Forum will continue through the spring and summer to offer participants guidance on where to go when their family history search in the U.S. has led them back to Europe. Participants should have completed genealogy research on the U.S. side of the Atlantic and have a good idea of where to look for family members across the pond. Session planners ask that anyone who registers know an approximate place of residence for ancestors in a specific region. Sessions will be held in person at various Lackawanna County libraries; please call the Society at 570-344-3841 or email lackawannahistory@gmail.com to register.

Saturday, August 12 (Christy Mathewson’s 143rd Birthday) Batter up! LHS is partnering with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders to celebrate the birthdays of our favorite local baseball legends. Purchase tickets online here https://tinyurl.com/yc7hwr3r for selected games, and the RailRiders will donate $5 to the Society.

Thurs. August 17 DUSK; Throwback Thursday at Circle Drive-in MOVIE TBA Summer means the return of "Throwback Thursday" at drive-in movies! The Lackawanna Historical Society will be screening classic movies under the stars at the Circle Drive-In! All movies will begin at dusk, Tickets are $9 for adults and $7 for children, with proceeds to benefit the Lackawanna Historical Society.

Saturday, September 9 at 10 am: Finding Records in Germany; Gino Merli Room, Valley Community Library 739 River Street in Peckville. Genealogy Forum will continue through the spring and summer to offer participants guidance on where to go when their family history search in the U.S. has led them back to Europe. Participants should have completed genealogy research on the U.S. side of the Atlantic and have a good idea of where to look for family members across the pond. Session planners ask that anyone who registers know an approximate place of residence for ancestors in a specific region. Sessions will be held in person at various Lackawanna County libraries; please call the Society at 570-344-3841 or email lackawannahistory@gmail.com to register.