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May 2025

 

Wed., May 21; Dine Lackawanna -Rosaliano’s, 209 Main St., Carbondale 570-936-2668
Enjoy an evening away from the kitchen and support the LHS by dining out at this local eatery.

Thanks to Lamar Advertising for its ongoing support of this program.

 

Fri., May 30, 2pm; Lackawanna Past Times - Times Via Zoom
Scranton: America's Holy Land A history of Scranton’s Jewish Community with Seymour and Kathy Brotman
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.

June 2025

 

Sun., June 1, 2 pm; For the Least of Them - Join us at the Lackawanna County Courthouse, 200 N Washington Ave, Scranton for an original play by KK Gordan about Fr. John Curran and his role in the Great Anthracite Strike of 1902 Tickets are $10 click here to purchase tickets or can be purchased that the Catlin House.

 

Sat., June 7 at 11 am;  Summer Walking Tours: Courthouse Square Downtown Walking Tour Courthouse Square Free Guided tours are limited to ten people. Learn more about your community and get some fresh air! Please call the Society at 570-344-3841 for reservations.

 

Sat., June 14 - 10 am to Noon; Genealogy Forum: European Tour in person sessions - Researching Italian Records with Ann Marie Castelgrande at Council Chambers, Carbondale City Hall, 2nd floor
Registration is required Click here to Register.

 

Wed., June 18; Dine Lackawanna - Union Craft House, 601 N Main Street, Taylor, (570) 562-6493.

Enjoy an evening away from the kitchen and support the LHS by dining out at this local eatery.
Thanks to Lamar Advertising for its ongoing support of this program

 

Thurs., June 19; Throwback Thursdays @ the Circle Drive-in: Dirty Dancing - The summer has arrived, and so has Throwback Thursday at the Circle Drive-in! Join the Society for the summer classic "Dirty Dancing" and experience the magic of this beloved classic, filled with unforgettable music, romance, & those legendary dance moves! Gates open at 7pm; the movie will begin at dusk. Click here to purchase advance tickets.

Sat., June 21 at 11am; Small-Group Summer Walking Tours: Gothic District - Free Guided tours are limited to ten people. Learn more about your community and get some fresh air!
Please call the Society at 570-344-3841 for reservations.

Sun., June 22 10 am to 4 pm; Our Beyond the Hill House Tour  returns with a trip to the Abingtons where participants can visit historic residences, traverse verdant landscapes and take a peek at a few hidden gems in Waverly, Clarks Summit and North Abington. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 day of the tour. For more details or to purchase tickets click here.

Fri., Jun 27, 2pm; Lackawanna Past Times - Scranton Lace Archives moves to the Waverly Comm
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.

Fri., June 27 at 6 pm; Summer Walking Tours:Commercial and “Red Light” District - Free Guided tours are limited to ten people. Learn more about your community and get some fresh air!
Please call the Society at 570-344-3841 for reservations.

July 2025

 

NOTE:There will be no Lackawanna Past Times in July. However you can catch up on some of the 70 past episodes on our YouTube channel.

 

Sat., July 12 - 10 am to Noon; Genealogy Forum: European Tour; in person sessions - Researching Carpatho-Rusyn Records with Natalie Asikainen at the Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room

Click Here to register. Registration is required

 

Sat., July 12 at 11am; Summer Walking Tours: Lower Hill section Free Guided tours are limited to ten people. Learn more about your community and get some fresh air! Please call the Society at 570-344-3841 for reservations.

 

Wed., July 16; Dine Lackawanna - La Cucina Restaurant 600 S Blakely St., Dunmore 570-341-8747 

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., July 24; Throwback Thursdays @ the Circle Drive-in: Christmas Vacation 

 

Fri., July 25 at 6 pm; Summer Walking Tours:Gothic District - Free Guided tours are limited to ten people. Learn more about your community and get some fresh air! Please call the Society at 570-344-3841 for reservations.

August 2025

 

Sat., Aug.  9 - 10 am to Noon; Genealogy Forum: European Tour; in Person Sessions - Researching German Records with Tom Price at the Valley Community Library

Click to register. Registration is required.

 

Sat. Aug. 9 at 11am; Small-Group Summer Walking Tours: Courthouse Square - Free Guided tours are limited to ten people. Learn more about your community and get some fresh air! Please call the Society at 570-344-3841 for reservations.

 

Thurs., Aug. 14; Throwback Thursdays @ the Circle Drive-in: American Graffiti 

 

Sat., Aug.  16 - 10 am to Noon; Genealogy Forum: European Tour; in Person Sessions - Researching Czech Republic and Slovakian Records with Michele Hokien at the Valley Community Library

Click to register. Registration is required.

 

Wed., Aug. 20; Dine Lackawanna - 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!

Thanks to Lamar Advertising for its ongoing support of this program.

 

Sat., August 23 at 11am; Small-Group Summer Walking Tours: Commercial and “Red Light” District - Free Guided tours are limited to ten people. Learn more about your community and get some fresh air! Please call the Society at 570-344-3841 for reservations.


Fri., Aug. 29, 2pm; Lackawanna Past Times - Heerman's House and Henry Heermans with Gayle Williams 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.

September 2025

 

Sat., Sept. 6 at 11 am; Small-Group Summer Walking Tours: Lower Hill section - Free Guided tours are limited to ten people. Learn more about your community and get some fresh air! Please call the Society at 570-344-3841 for reservations.

 

Sat., Sept 13.  9 - 10 am to Noon; Genealogy Forum: European Tour; in person Sessions - Researching England and Wales Records at the Abington Community Library.

 

Click to register: Registration is required.

 

Sat., Sept. 20 10 am 4pm- : Local History Fair - Viewmont Mall more Details TBA

 

October 2025

 

Genealogy for Beginners workshop takes place at the Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine Street in the Henkelman Room on the Second Floor on Saturdays, October 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 9:30 am - Noon. Participants must commit to all four sessions.

Click here to register for the Beginners Course.  

Registration closes Friday, September 26, 2024  

Class size limited to 10 people.
$25.00 for LHS Members or $35.00 for Non-Members (non-refundable)
Required: Laptop (NOT a tablet) / 3-ring binder / Notepaper.  

 

Sunday, October 12, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Night of Amusements Details TBA

 

Thursday, October 23, SAVE THE DATE for the LHS Annual Dinner, Details TBA