The Lackawanna Historical Society in Scranton will continue its popular “Lackawanna Past Times” virtual lecture series on Zoom in 2021.
“As we continue to practice social distancing and put off larger gatherings in-person (and move into the season of cold and snowy weather), we’re delighted to be able to offer local history programming that can be viewed from the comfort of your couch,” the organization said.
The Lackawanna Past Times series presents programs on local history topics biweekly on Fridays at 2 p.m. Email the society at lackawannahistory@gmail.com or check its Facebook page for the Zoom login.
Lackawanna Past Times lectures
As part of the “Project 46” celebration of President-elect Joe Biden’s upcoming inauguration on Jan. 20, the Lackawanna Historical Society will feature programs highlighting his ties to Scranton.
A special “Lackawanna Past Times” lecture on the Biden family roots will be held by Tim Hinton via Zoom on Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. Hinton, himself a branch of Biden’s family tree, will discuss more about the Bidens and Blewitts, and who else in town is related to the family. Email lackawannahistory@gmail.com to register for this online program.
The society will also create a small exhibit of Biden family objects and family history, and they have put out a call to the community to help broaden this collection with items like school or team photos that includes Joe as a child or a program from a school play or other function that includes his name. They are also looking for donations of any objects that relate to the President-elect and his time in Scranton.