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30TH ANNIVERSARY BASKET RAFFLE
30TH ANNIVERSARY BASKET RAFFLE
The Nanticoke Historical Society fills a crucial role as steward of the rich history of Nanticoke, Pennsylvania. Your donation aids in our mission to preserve and share the city's heritage through our research services and with our quarterly publication Nanticoke Legacy. Donations are tax deductible.
30TH ANNIVERSARY BASKET RAFFLE
30TH ANNIVERSARY BASKET RAFFLE
30TH ANNIVERSARY BASKET RAFFLE
In celebration of our 30th Anniversary we are preparing a special event honoring the works of the Society. Please consider a donation to our basket raffle which will be held in conjunction with our virtual tour and exhibition event to be held at our Cultural Centre in Nanticoke on May 31. Donations are tax deductible.
GNA SENIOR HONOR PROGRAM
30TH ANNIVERSARY BASKET RAFFLE
GNA SENIOR HONOR PROGRAM
The Nanticoke Historical Society is participating in the Greater Nanticoke Area Senior Honors program. This sponsorship, started in 2024 in honor of John Stephen Tomko, was made possible by a donation from his son, John Tomko. This scholarship is designed to assist students in their pursuit of higher education. Please click below to donate to our scholarship program. Donations are tax deductible.
Our Team
Our History
Our History
President/Treasurer: Chester Zaremba
Vice-President: Judith L. Minsavage
Secretary/Membership Coordinator: Charlotte Dudkowski
Event and Archive Coordinator:
Tania Gronkowski
Archivist: John Sherrick
Director of Operations : John Telencho
Nanticoke Legacy Editor News and Stories: Judith L. Minsavage
Building and Grounds: Mike Passetti
President Emeritus – Julianna Zarzycki
Our History
Our History
Our History
The Nanticoke Historical Society was formed in 1996 as a number of historical sites in the city were being razed. Notably among those were the Kosciuszko Junior High School and the State Theatre. A few life long residents of the city realized that if certain parts of Nanticoke's history weren't preserved they would be lost forever. This
The Nanticoke Historical Society was formed in 1996 as a number of historical sites in the city were being razed. Notably among those were the Kosciuszko Junior High School and the State Theatre. A few life long residents of the city realized that if certain parts of Nanticoke's history weren't preserved they would be lost forever. This group then began a quest to obtain and preserve any and all items which served as a link to Nanticoke's history.
Our Mission
Our History
Our Mission
The object of this society is for educational, charitable, and literary purposes with a
primary focus to research, preserve, develop and disseminate the history of Nanticoke,
Pennsylvania. To collect artifacts, memorabilia and historical documents and facts of
Nanticoke, Pennsylvania and to store such items in a central location or specific
The object of this society is for educational, charitable, and literary purposes with a
primary focus to research, preserve, develop and disseminate the history of Nanticoke,
Pennsylvania. To collect artifacts, memorabilia and historical documents and facts of
Nanticoke, Pennsylvania and to store such items in a central location or specific area
where these articles may be preserved, appreciated and used by the citizens of Nanticoke to
enhance their heritage.