

Where Did They Live?
For those of you struggling with legal descriptions found in your ancestors’ old deeds: In 1802 Col. Mansfield, then surveyor of the...

Lawrence Lore
Jun 23, 20252 min read


Courthouse History and Renovations
Monday June 23 2025 7:00 pm James Brewer, Chairman of the Lawrence County Board, will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the...

Lawrence Lore
Jun 21, 20251 min read
OOPS Next Program is June 23 not May 23
Courthouse history and renovations Program will be next Monday nite at 7:00 at the History Center. (Does anyoine besides me think time...

Lawrence Lore
Jun 16, 20251 min read
News about Us
With summer in full swing, more visitors from out of town have been stopping by to visit the museum and research library. Remember if...

Lawrence Lore
Jun 16, 20253 min read


Betsey Reed--Friday Night
The Lawrenceville High School Drama Club will present the play “Voices from the Hanging” on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 7 p.m. in the LHS...

Lawrence Lore
May 22, 20251 min read


Pincushions
LCHS Collection of 6 pincushions, traditional style. Includes two tomato- with- strawberry style, one Asian inspired. 1950's era In the...

Lawrence Lore
May 12, 20251 min read


Needle Books
LCHS Collection of needle books Needle books, popular from the 1800s to around 1950, were small paper folders containing needles. Used...

Lawrence Lore
May 8, 20251 min read


You Dig Archaeology? This is for YOU!
Central Wabash Archaeology Chapter 408 S Cross St. Robinson, Illinois 62454 ...

Lawrence Lore
Apr 30, 20253 min read
THE SCIENCE OF GENEALOGY or Collecting Dead Relatives
Local genealogist Dann Norton will be the guest speaker at the Lawrence County Historical Society on Monday, April 28, 7:00 p.m. at the...

Lawrence Lore
Apr 26, 20251 min read


Easter at the Research Library
Thanks to Sherrie Z and Nancy K for curating our Easter Exhibit at the Research Library. Stop by and view it Monday, Wednesday and...

Lawrence Lore
Apr 10, 20251 min read

