The Wyoming Valley was in an uproar for U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes’ visit to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Wyoming on July 3 and…
This first museum was opened in 1877 in rooms the society acquired in the Wilkes-Barre Odd Fellows Hall. It was there that the societyâs collection was finally opened to the public. The society later added a meeting room and library.
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