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Preserving the heritage of Northeastern Pennsylvania for future generations

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania

In 1762 settlers from New England came to the Wyoming Valley, but were driven out by the Indians. It was not until after the Sullivan expedition in 1779 that families were able to establish a permanent settlement in the Tunkhannock area. In 1842, Wyoming County was created from part of Luzerne County. The name "Wyoming" is derived from an Indian word meaning "extensive meadows."

With its glistening streams, gently rolling hills and tranquil valleys, Wyoming County is undoubtedly one of Pennsylvania's most scenic counties. With a history and heritage running as wide and deep as the Susquehanna River that crosses its pastoral fields and meadows, the Wyoming County Historical Society was organized to make this information available to the public.

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Unidentified child - WCHS
Meshoppen PA-Tyler Memorial Hospital ornament
2023 Open House Experts
Four generations of Pickett men (JA Black)
The original Methodist Church in Tunkhannock, across from the courthouse (Mary Gabriel, restored by Lizza Studios)
The river ferry at Falls (Kevin Sives)
Tunkhannock Kindergarten Class
The trolley at Harveys Lake (Mary Gabriel)
Rolla O. FARR
1964 costumes in Tunkhannock
Nicholson House
Schoolroom
Nicholson grade school (Greg Palaskas)
Falls band (Wayne Gozikowski)
Crawford Henry Mathewson
Clifford George PICKETT
Lymanville School 1929
Falls Post Office (Wayne Gozikowski)
Spring is Coming Soon!
Meshoppen PA-Tyler Memorial Hospital ornament
2023 Hist-Con Experts: Terry Blaisure, Ted Baird, Ace Shupp, Dave Kohler, Dick Daniels, Richard Sala, Sandy Harding, Victor Motts
4 generations of Pickett men_JA Black
Tunkhannock Methodist Church (Mary Gabriel)
Falls ferry_Kevin Sives
Tunkhannock Kindergarten Class 1958-59 (Bev James)
Harveys Lake trolley (Mary Gabriel)
Rolla FARR_Lois Tiller
1964 costumes in Tunkhannock
Nicholson House hotel
The schoolroom in our museum
Nicholson grade school_Greg Palaskas
Falls band_Wayne Gozikowski
Crawford Henry Mathewson_James Ketchum
Clifford George Pickett in WWI
Lymanville School, 1929 (Marjorie Walters)
Nicholson bridge / Tunkhannock Viaduct (Greg Palaskas)
Falls Post Office (Wayne Gozikowski)
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Wyoming County Historical Society
Harrison St (corner of Bridge St)
P.O. Box 309, Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania 18657

Genealogical Library Winter Hours
Wednesdays, 10 AM to 2 PM
(Closed on: Nov. 22 and Dec 27, 2023)

Museum Hours
Closed for the winter: October 15, 2023 to May 15, 2024. Special arrangements can be made for a tour; please call ahead.