Wyoming County Historical Society

10/12/2026

The Great War: Northeastern Pennsylvania and World War I, Wednesday, November 4 at 6:00 p.m. https://www.waverlycomm.org/event/the-great-war/

10/02/2026

Now through October 5, you can search the archives at Newspapers.com FREE! Use this link: https://www.newspapers.com/go/freeaccess/ and create a new account (also free) if you don't already have one.

10/02/2026

Visit The Metcalf Mansion tomorrow during Harvest Fest!

10/02/2026

This event takes place TOMORROW!

Don't forget to join us this Saturday from 11am-4pm at the Viewmont Mall for our Local History Fair to meet representatives from 40 local historical societies, museums, authors, and more. Learn more about upcoming programs and events, see highlights from museum collections, and pick up local books and collectibles!

09/16/2026

Now that this year's Fair is over, let's try some comfort food! Do you have an heirloom recipe, a family favorite, or a recipe for a NEPA staple? Please share a photo, and I'll add it to our "Ageless Recipes" board on Pinterest. https://www.pinterest.com/pawchs/ageless-recipes/

09/02/2026

Todays the day! Were here, setup and ready to see you! Please stop by and say hi!

Wyoming County Historical Society building will be closed from Sept 1-6 .
Come see us at the Wyoming County Fair in the Jim Dillon Barn. We'll have books, our Commemorative Ornaments and maps for sale. This year our storyboards will information about the Revolutionary War and the Wyoming Massacre.
Please stop by and say hello!

09/01/2026

The Wyoming County Historical Society will be there all week!!! Come visit us please!

🎡 The Wyoming County Fair starts Wednesday, September 2! 🎟️

There’s still time to grab your tickets early and SAVE!

When you support the Wyoming County Fair, ❤️ You’re supporting local agriculture, 4-H youth, local organizations, small businesses, vendors, volunteers and a tradition that brings our entire community together year after year.

See you at the Fair! 🎠🌽🎡

08/30/2026

Wyoming County Historical Society building will be closed from Sept 1-6 .
Come see us at the Wyoming County Fair in the Jim Dillon Barn. We'll have books, our Commemorative Ornaments and maps for sale. This year our storyboards will information about the Revolutionary War and the Wyoming Massacre.
Please stop by and say hello!

08/21/2026

The new cover photo is "View on the Susquehanna River, 1872," a painting by Charles Wilson Knapp.

From Incollect: "Knapp was born in Philadelphia. He worked in Cleveland from the mid-1850s to the mid-1860s, with a stint in New York City around 1860, before settling permanently in Philadelphia."