Visit the online history tour. From the project introduction page: This online exhibit explores some of the most iconic structures in Pittston’s history–many of which lined Main Street–and which left deep impressions on the memories of Pittston’s residents in the twentieth century. The structures featured here point to the intimate…
We are a non-profit organization that relies on the hard work of our volunteers and can only thrive on the generosity of our community. Becoming a sponsor means you’re helping to support the preservation of local history – YOUR history. Many projects have been successful because of this support such…
It’s a wrap: Leadership Wilkes-Barre wraps downtown electrical boxes with historical photos The Leadership Wilkes-Barre Group, known as “Back to the Future: Pittston Edition,” has completed the six month project of the eight historical electrical box wraps. They are located at several Main Street intersections and on Kennedy Boulevard. Our…
AUGUST 18 – 21 COME SEE US AT THE PITTSTON TOMATO FESTIVAL “SAUCE WARS” Once again the Greater Pittston Historical Society has been selected as the charity which will benefit from the SAUCE WARS competition at the Pittston Tomato Festival! Please stop by the SAUCE WARS booth, meet some of…
Please note the change in our monthly meeting location. Our meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7 pm. ALL FUTURE meeting location will be announced. PLEASE BOOK MARK THIS POST to check for locations each month. Thank you for your patience. Any questions ,…
Help support the many preservation efforts of GPHS by becoming a member. It’s a great gift idea for the holidays , especially for the local history buff in every family! By being a member you’ll get a monthly email of meeting minutes to keep up on the latest efforts including…
Annual Historic Kayak Trip Fundraiser JULY 12, 2015 (9 am) █ RESERVATIONS BEING TAKEN NOW: █ Call or *pay on line (*Not posted yet but will be )Call Susquehanna Kayak Rental http://www.kayaktheriver.com/ PHONE 388-6107(Last year we sold out so Reserve ASAP) RESERVE BY JULY 10th PRICES INCLUDE LUNCH Rentals…
On October 15th at 7:00 pm the Greater Pittston Historical Society will welcome Dr. Robert Wolensky to the Duryea Borough building for a book presentation on the Apparel Industry in the Wyoming Valley. Dr. Wolensky is an adjunct professor of history and sociology at King’s College and co-author of “Fighting…
MEET & GREET the people behind YOUR Historical Society! Sunday October 19 from 2-5 pm. Take a drive among the fall foliage along the historic Susquehanna River and join us at Bartolai Winery. The winery is located just a few miles outside of Pittston at 2377 Route 92 (100 Coolidge Ave,…
When we set out to plan this fund raiser, we thought maybe we’ll get a dozen to 30 people. What a fabulous response we got from the public when we had 77 reservations! This was our first time for a trip like this. We will be working on ways to…
