

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Gallery Talk: "Celebrating the Semi-Quincentennial"
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The Luzerne County Historical Society will offer a gallery talk about its newest exhibition, “Celebrating the Semi-Quincentennial 250 Years of History" on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 7 p.m. 

The exhibition draws on photographs, pamphlets, clothing, art, memorabilia and numerous three dimensional artifacts to cover the 250 years of American history, and beyond. With over 530 items on display spanning from 1620-2026 and covering more than two dozen communities in Luzerne County, there is something for everyone. 

The gallery talk will be presented by LCHS Director of Operations and Programs (and exhibition curator) Mark J. Riccetti, Jr. Mark will discuss the exhibition’s themes and design process and highlight some of his favorite objects. The gallery talk is free for LCHS members and $5 for non-member adults (includes museum admission).

The Luzerne County Museum is located at 69 Rear South Franklin Street in Wilkes-Barre, PA (behind the Osterhout Library). The museum is open during the winter on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Weekday tours are available by appointment. Admission is free for members; $5 for non-members and $3 for children.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wilkes-barre/gallery-talk-celebrating-the-semi-quincentennial/200029676659630
- **Event Categories**: exhibitions, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 63

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029676659630?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=wilkes+barre-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Wilkes Barre
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 69 S Franklin St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1202, United States
- **lat**: 41.24639
- **long**: -75.88557
- **full address**: 69 S Franklin St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1202, United States, 69 S Franklin St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1202, United States, Wilkes Barre

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Luzerne County Historical Society (https://allevents.in/org/luzerne-county-historical-society/2218992)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 69 S Franklin St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1202, United States, 69 S Franklin St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1202, United States, Wilkes Barre
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Luzerne County Historical Society
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** exhibitions, art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Gallery Talk: "Celebrating the Semi-Quincentennial" ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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