Lawrence County Historical Society, charged with the protection, preservation, and promotion of local history in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1938. Lawrence County Historical Society was founded by New Castle Rotary & Atty. Charles Young Nov 1, 1938 The purpose of the Lawrence County Historical Society shall be > to RESPECT the PAST and be a CORNERSTONE for the FUTURE > to RECORD, PRESERVE AND PROMOTE the history of Lawrence County > to PRESERVE and DISPLAY the heritage of all the citizens of Lawrence County > to PRESERVE the Lawrence County historic sites > to ACQUIRE and maintain related artifacts and materials > to CULTIVATE and foster community interest in local history and its preservation > to EDUCATE the community on the importance of its history > to MAINTAIN an association of individuals interested in these purposes