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.

Sat., July 11, 11 am: 2026 Architectural Walking Tour - Lower Hill section; meet Elm Park Church, cor. Linden and Jefferson - Start your weekend off with some history! These free Friday and Saturday guided tours provide local residents and visitors with a chance to learn more about Downtown Scranton's magnificent architecture and the stories about buildings and neighborhoods you pass every day! Call the Society at 570-344-3841 to make a reservation.

Other Dates and Tours locations:
Sat., July 25 at 11 am: Courthouse Square; meet at cor. N. Washington and Linden
Sat., August 8 at 11 am: Commercial and “Red Light” District; meet at Radisson Lackawanna Station
Fri., August 21 at 6 pm: Gothic District; meet at Lackawanna College, corner N. Washington and Vine
Sat., Sept. 12 at 11 am: Lower Hill section; meet Elm Park Church, cor. Linden and Jefferson
Fri., Sept. 25 at 6 pm: Courthouse Square; meet at cor. N. Washington and Linden

Sun., July 12, Noon: Join us for A Brunch with President Jefferson at POSH, 404 Washington Avenue. Enjoy a Sunday afternoon visit with America’s third president, portrayed by living historian Tom Pitz, as he offers some reminiscences about the days that led to the document we celebrate this year. Enjoy a Sunday afternoon visit with America’s third president, portrayed by living historian Tom Pitz, as he offers some reminiscences about the days that led to the document we celebrate this year.

Menu: Signature Brunch with assorted muffins, breads and pastries served with butter and preserves, seasonal salad and fruit display; Bananas Foster French Toast, POSH Vegetarian Quiche, and Chicken Scampi; bacon, herb roasted potatoes, and grilled vegetable platter; served with coffee, tea, and orange juice on request. A cash bar will also be available. Sponsored by Toyota of Scranton.

Cost is $35.00 per person.RSVP: (570) 344-3841 A Basket Raffle will also be offered during the brunch.

Wed., July 15: Dine Lackawanna at Frank’s Place 57 Jefferson St., Simpson (570) 282-6655 Enjoy a night out & help support the Society by dining out at supporting locations!

Thurs., July 23, Dusk: 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.

Sat., July 25, 11 am: 2026 Architectural Walking Tour - Courthouse Square; meet at cor. N. Washington and Linden - Start your weekend off with some history! These free Friday and Saturday guided tours provide local residents and visitors with a chance to learn more about Downtown Scranton's magnificent architecture and the stories about buildings and neighborhoods you pass every day! Call the Society at 570-344-3841 to make a reservation.

Wed., Aug. 5, 6 pm: The Susquehanna Union Volunteers lecture with James(Jay) Knarr This talk will discuss the company’s history, based on the speaker’s aptly titled book, The Susquehanna Union Volunteers. Selected vignettes from the book will be offered to understand the motivations and actions of the brave Susquehanna County men who answered the nation’s call in 1861, including Thomas W. Stone, who was born and is buried in Waverly. Admission: Free

James (Jay) Knarr holds a PhD in History from Texas Christian University (TCU). He works as a back-of-the-book indexer and academic translator in Weatherford, Texas, with his wife, daughter, and enough housepets to qualify his domicile as a zoo in most jurisdictions.

Sat. Aug. 8, 11 am: 2026 Architectural Walking Tour - Commercial and “Red Light” District; meet at Radisson Lackawanna Station - Start your weekend off with some history! These free Friday and Saturday guided tours provide local residents and visitors with a chance to learn more about Downtown Scranton's magnificent architecture and the stories about buildings and neighborhoods you pass every day! Call the Society at 570-344-3841 to make a reservation.

Other Dates and Tours locations:
Fri., Aug. 21 at 6 pm: Gothic District; meet at Lackawanna College, corner N. Washington and Vine
Sat., Sept. 12 at 11 am: Lower Hill section; meet Elm Park Church, cor. Linden and Jefferson
Fri., Sept. 25 at 6 pm: Courthouse Square; meet at cor. N. Washington and Linden

Sat., Aug. 15, 10 am: Revolution on the Rails: The Birth of a Nation, The Rise of the Railroad The Lackawanna Historical Society presents a special excursion on the Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad with the Jersey Grays from Pittston to Tunkhannock on Saturday August 15, 2026. Cost is $50 For tickets go to www.rbmnrr-passenger.com. (Members please call the LHS for a special discount code.)

This event is supported by NET Credit Union and the Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau.

Itinerary:

10 am: Depart from the station in Pittston

11 am: Arrive at Riverside Park in Tunkhannock

11 am - 1 pm: Visit Reenactors/Explore Tunkhannock

1:30 pm: Depart from Riverside Park in Tunkhannock

2:30 pm: Arrive in Pittston

The Jersey Grays living history organization is a steadfast group of authentic reenactors who portray the 3rd New Jersey Battalion, the "Jersey Grays", Capt. Bloomfield's Co. since 2014. The Grays will lead programming discussing the preparations and impacts of the Sullivan Campaign throughout the Wyoming Valley and into New York in 1779.

NOTE: Snacks and beverages may be purchased on the train and a map listing Tunkhannock eateries will be provided for those who wish to grab lunch during the layover.

Sat., Aug 15, 1 pm: Genealogy Forum Workshop Carpatho Rusyn at with Natalie Asikainen at the Albright Library, Henkelman Room, 2nd Floor. 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., Aug. 19: Dine Lackawanna at Sidel’s Restaurant 1202 N Main Ave, Scranton (570) 343-6544 Enjoy a night out & help support the Society by dining out at supporting locations!

Thurs., Aug. 20, Dusk: Throwback Thursday with Dirty Dancing at the Circle Drive-In click here for Tickets(online sales will be available closer to the date) or purchase them that evening.

Fri., Aug. 21, 6 pm: 2026 Architectural Walking Tour - Gothic District; meet at Lackawanna College, corner N. Washington and Vine - Start your weekend off with some history! These free Friday and Saturday guided tours provide local residents and visitors with a chance to learn more about Downtown Scranton's magnificent architecture and the stories about buildings and neighborhoods you pass every day! Call the Society at 570-344-3841 to make a reservation.

Sat., Aug. 22, 10 am: Genealogy Forum Workshop Researching Italy with Ann Marie Castelgrande at the Talylor Community Library, 710 S Main St, Taylor. 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.

Fri., Aug. 28, 2 pm: Lackawanna Past Times - Local Civil Rights Movement with Glynis Johns. 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.

Sat., Sept. 12, 11 am: 2026 Architectural Walking Tour - Lower Hill section; meet Elm Park Church, cor. Linden and Jefferson - Start your weekend off with some history! These free Friday and Saturday guided tours provide local residents and visitors with a chance to learn more about Downtown Scranton's magnificent architecture and the stories about buildings and neighborhoods you pass every day! Call the Society at 570-344-3841 to make a reservation.

Sat., Sept. 12, 1 pm- 3 pm:  Genealogy Forum Workshop Researching Czechia/Slovakia at with Michele Hokien at the North Pocono Library 1315 Church St, Moscow, PA. 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.

Sat., Sept. 19, 10 am- 12 pm:  Genealogy Forum Workshop Researching Germany at with Tom Price at the Valley Community Library 739 River St, Peckville. 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.

Fri., Sept. 22, 6 pm: 2026 Architectural Walking Tour - Courthouse Square; meet at cor. N. Washington and Linden - Start your weekend off with some history! These free Friday and Saturday guided tours provide local residents and visitors with a chance to learn more about Downtown Scranton's magnificent architecture and the stories about buildings and neighborhoods you pass every day! Call the Society at 570-344-3841 to make a reservation.