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.
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