LUZERNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
WILKES BARRE, PA
The Luzerne County Historical Society is a non-profit organization that aims to preserve and promote the historical heritage of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It is located in Wilkes-Barre, the county seat of Luzerne County.
The Society was founded in 1858 and has since then amassed a large collection of artifacts, documents, and photographs that tell the story of the region's past. Its headquarters are in the Bishop Library, a historic building that was once used as a courthouse and later as a library.
The Society's collection includes items related to the Native American tribes that lived in the area before European settlement, as well as artifacts from the colonial and Revolutionary War periods. It also has a significant collection of objects and documents related to the coal mining industry that dominated the region in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
In addition to its collection, the Society also hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the year, including lectures, tours, and exhibits. It also operates the Luzerne County Museum, which is located in the historic Swetland Homestead and showcases the daily life of early settlers in the region.
The Luzerne County Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the rich history of Luzerne County and educating the public about its past. Its efforts have made it an important cultural institution in northeastern Pennsylvania.
LUZERNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WILKES BARRE PA. US MID #8404200595
The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).
Contact LUZERNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- telephone: 5706932740
- website: http://www.luzernehistory.org
SWETLAND HOMESTEAD
49 S FRANKLIN ST
WILKES BARRE
PA
18701-1202
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LUZERNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information
| MID # | 8404200595 |
| Name | SWETLAND HOMESTEAD |
| Alternate Name | LUZERNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY |
| Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic |
| Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 232188157 |
| NTEECC | A82 |
| Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | |
| INCOME | 0 |
| REVENUE | 0 |
| LAT/LONG | 41.246056, -75.884698 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 42 FIPS County Code: 079 US Census Tract: 200100 US Census Block: 2009 |