Laurel Historical Society

01/15/2025

Join us in congratulating our 45 year milestone volunteers! Thank you Kathleen Dalphonse, Don Dalphonse, Cheryl Dyer, Marlene Frazier, and Jim Frazier!

Please make plans to join us for our 2025 Volunteer Appreciation Event celebrating these honorees and more! RSVP to [email protected]

01/13/2025

Have you heard the news? The Laurel Museum has a new exhibit coming soon! Visit us when we reopen in February to see our BRAND NEW exhibit "Laurel Rides the Rails: Tails of Trains and Trolleys."

While we wait for reopening, what fun transportation item or fact do you think will be featured in this exhibit?

01/12/2025

Join us in congratulating some of our milestone year volunteers: Fran Fliss (10 years), Mitzi Betman (20 years), Shari Pollard (25 years), and Dave Mann (25 years)!

Please make plans to join us for our 2025 Volunteer Appreciation Event celebrating these honorees and more! RSVP by January 12th to [email protected]

01/12/2025

Old Town Laurel Epiphany parties began thanks to Cheryl and Mike Dyer who previously enjoyed the tradition while living in New Orleans. They brought the custom to Laurel in 1978 and started a new tradition for Old Town in the early 80’s. This chicken has held center stage at most of more than 35 years of Old Town Laurel Epiphany Parties. There was a small traumatic absence when he was mistakenly gifted to a departing Old Town resident. A stuffed alligator served, albeit inadequately, in the chicken’s absence. The chicken was ultimately sent home to regain his rightful place when residents requested its return from the recipient, who was happy to oblige.

01/10/2025

Join us in congratulating our five year milestone volunteers: Amy Dunham, Michelle Keating, Denise Redmond, Dave Singleton, Jourdan Sutton, Hannah Bigler, and Katy Hayes! (Some of which are pictured here... just a bit more than five years ago!)

Please make plans to join us for our 2025 Volunteer Appreciation Event celebrating these honorees and more! RSVP by January 12th to [email protected]

01/08/2025

Please make plans to join us for our 2025 Volunteer Appreciation Event! RSVP by January 12th to [email protected]

01/07/2025

The City of Laurel - Government has helpful tips and information during the first snow of 2025.

If you have pictures of your house or neighborhood from this week in the snow we would love to see them! Please share them here or send us an email at [email protected]

Whether you're traveling tonight, tomorrow, or over the next few days, remember to remove the snow and ice from your car properly before you travel. These tips below can help you avoid an accident or injury during the winter season. Stay safe everyone!

01/04/2025

Last, but certainly not least, in our holiday postcard series is this New Year postcard featuring the message of "How Long Do You Think It Will Last?"

Is it just us or does this postcard feel slightly ominous with the message and the artwork?

This postcard is from the personal collection of LHS volunteer Charlie Hessler.

01/02/2025

Postcards for New Year? Sending news for every occasion was all the rage in the early 1900's. Which postcard is your favorite featured here?

Pictured here are New Year postcards from the personal collection of LHS volunteer Charlie Hessler.

01/01/2025

01/01/2025

12/31/2024

2024 in Review: Events & Programs

Annual Volunteer Reception, Children’s Days, Easter Fun Event, Annual Gala, Archaeology Dig Days, Laurel Garden Tour, Back to School Bash, Walking Tours, Volunteer Happy Hours, Holiday Open House, & More!

12/30/2024

2024 in Review: Exhibits

It’s All Laurel (Feb 23-Aug 24), Visions and Voices (Feb 24-Aug 24), Laurel Pride (Jun 24-Jul 24), Awkward Family Photos (Sep 24-Dec 24), Picture This! (Sep 24-Dec 24)

12/30/2024

2024 in Review: Summer Camp

We welcomed 64 Campers entering 2nd-8th grade. 3 weeks of FREE summer camp! Rube Goldberg Camp, Archaeology Camp, Science in the Summer Camp

12/28/2024

2024 in Review: Webinar Lecture Series

We welcomed 441 participants. 6 Virtual Programs: Black History Month, Women’s History Month, Reimagining the Museum Garden, Picture This! Photography History, Happy Haunts, The World Wars in Laurel