The Lackawanna Historical Society Events

May 2026

Sat., May 16, 10 am; Genealogy Forum Workshop Researching Ireland with Barbara S. Shuta and Kate Bohan on at the Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine Street, Scranton These sessions are geared to those who are not new to genealogy research and who have a strong knowledge of their U.S. family history. In taking this course, registrants should have an idea as to which places their ancestors are from in Europe. Registration is required please Register Here.

Wed., May 20; Dine Lackawanna - at Peanut Bar and Cashew Lounge 134 Cottage St., Carbondale (570)-282-4418, Enjoy a night out & help support the Society by dining out at supporting locations! Thanks to Lamar Advertising for its ongoing support of this program.

Fri., May. 29, 2 pm; Lackawanna Past Times - America250! Friends, Lackawanna Past Times is getting in the spirit of America250! We'll be joined by Bob Savakinus for our next episode, on Friday, May 29 at 2pm, to remember the 1976 Bicentennial, from wooden nickels to the Freedom Train. Join us to look back as we prepare to celebrate 250 this summer! (The session on Native American history has been rescheduled to June 26.)

Sat., May 30, 1 pm Genealogy Forum Workshop Researching Carpatho-Rusyn Records with Natalie Asikainen at the Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine Street, Scranton. These sessions are geared to those who are not new to genealogy research and who have a strong knowledge of their U.S. family history. In taking this course, registrants should have an idea as to which places their ancestors are from in Europe. Registration is required please Register Here.

June 2026

Sat., June 13, 10 am; Genealogy Forum Workshop Researching England and WalesRe at with Tom Price at the Abingon Community Library 1200 W Grove St, Clarks Summit. These sessions are geared to those who are not new to genealogy research and who have a strong knowledge of their U.S. family history. In taking this course, registrants should have an idea as to which places their ancestors are from in Europe. Registration is required please Register Here.

Wed., June 17; Dine Lackawanna - at Catch 21 301 N Washington Ave, Scranton (570)-880-7124, Enjoy a night out & help support the Society by dining out at supporting locations! Thanks to Lamar Advertising for its ongoing support of this program.

Thurs., June 25; Throwback Thursday with JAWS at the Circle Drive-In click here for Tickets(online sales will be available closer to the date) or purchase them that evening.

Fri., June. 26, 2 pm; Lackawanna Past Times - Native Americans of NEPA with Michele Dembesky. Our monthly Past Times lecture series features famous local people and early regional history presented via Zoom. Email us at lackawannahistory@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link. Link will be sent during the week of the event. Catch up on 70 past episodes on our YouTube channel.

July 2026

Sat., July 11, 10 am - Noon, Genealogy Forum Workshop How to Find Your Civil War Ancestor in NE Pennsylvania - The Civil War, 1861-1865, was a defining moment in American history, and this workshop aims to help those attempting to locate their ancestor in it. The program runs 10 a.m.-noon, on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the GAR Civil War Museum, at Steamtown Mall, Scranton (near Crunch Gym). We will explore census records, state historical databases, federal service and pension records, published regimental and family histories, church and newspaper databases, and cemetery records as starting points, and then learn to fill out your family’s part in the bigger story. We will also, peruse the Civil War Museum to learn the who, what, where, when, why, and how of the Civil War, and its impact on American life. The Lackawanna Historical Society Genealogy Forum program will be led by former newspaper editor Robert L. (Bob) Baker, who has four Civil War soldiers in his ancestry. Seating will be limited to 15 individuals.

Registration is required please Register Here.

Sun., July 12, 11 am; Brunch with President Thomas Jefferson at POSH ( details and price TBA)

Thurs., July 23; Throwback Thursday with CHRISTMAS VACATION at the Circle Drive-In click here for Tickets(online sales will be available closer to the date) or purchase them that evening.