Starting April the Genealogy Forum will be meeting in-person take place at county libraries/other locations in the Spring and Summer to offer participants guidance on searching for records in Europe.The Lackawanna Historical Society’s Genealogy Forum is an opportunity to learn more about specific topics in family history research and discuss particular research tactics to uncover your family story. 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.
- Researching Poland with Tony Paddock on Saturday, April 25, from 10 am to Noon at the Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine Street, Scranton
- Researching Ireland with Barbara S. Shuta and Kate Bohan on Saturday, May 16, from 10 am to Noonat the Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine Street, Scranton
- Researching Carpatho-Rusyn Records with Natalie Asikainen on Saturday, May 30, from 1 pm to 3pmat the Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine Street, Scranton
- Researching England & Wales with Tom Price on Saturday, June 13, from 10 am to Noon at the Abington Community Library, 1200 W Grove St, Clarks Summit
- Researching Italy with Ann Marie Castelgrande on Saturday, August 22, from 10 am to Noonat the Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St, Taylor
- Researching Czechia/Slovakia with Michele Hokien on Saturday, September 12, from 1 pm to 3pmat the North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St, Moscow
- Researching Germany with Tom Price on Saturday, September 19, from 10 am to Noon at the Valley Community Library, 739 River St, Peckville
Also, the LHS offers in October a multi-day (4 Saturday’s.) Genealogy for Beginners workshop Saturdays, October 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Participants must commit to all four sessions. Class size limited to 10 people. Registration closes Friday, September 25, 2025 $25.00 for LHS Members or $35.00 for Non-Members (non -refundable) Required: Laptop (NOT a tablet) / 3-ring binder / Notepaper. If you would like to register for the Beginners Course Click here.
Wed., Apr. 15; Dine Lackawanna - at AV Restaurant 320 Penn Ave, Scranton, (570) 457-5800, Enjoy a night out & help support the Society by dining out at supporting locations!
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Fri., Apr. 24, 2 pm; Lackawanna Past Times - History of ICSwith Alysia Scazafabo. 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., Apr. 25, 10 am; Genealogy Forum Workshop - Researching Polandwith Tony Paddock 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.
Sat., Apr. 25, 6 pm; Annual Local History Game Show You Live Here; You Should Know This! the LHS local history game show, You Live Here; You Should Know This! returns. Each year students from Valley View and Riverside high schools create Jeopardy-styled game boards consisting of questions about Lackawanna County history. This year the games will be played at the Scranton Art Haus, 301 Lackawanna Avenue on Saturday April 25 starting at 6 pm. Click here to purchase your ticket. |
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 - 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.
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. |
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 12 301 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.
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