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NANTICOKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 495 EAST MAIN ST. NANTICOKE, PA 18634
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GNA SENIOR HONOR PROGRAM
GNA SENIOR HONOR PROGRAM
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.
GNA SENIOR HONOR PROGRAM
GNA SENIOR HONOR PROGRAM
GNA SENIOR HONOR PROGRAM
The Nanticoke Historical Society is participating in the Greater Nanticoke Area Senior Honors program.
Winners of the 2026 scholarship awarded will be announced soon!!
This sponsorship, started in 2024 in honor of John Stephen Tomko, was made possible by a donation from his son, John Tomko. In 2026 a second scholarship will be added throu
The Nanticoke Historical Society is participating in the Greater Nanticoke Area Senior Honors program.
Winners of the 2026 scholarship awarded will be announced soon!!
This sponsorship, started in 2024 in honor of John Stephen Tomko, was made possible by a donation from his son, John Tomko. In 2026 a second scholarship will be added through a generous donation by Mrs. Stephanie Shern. These scholarships are designed to assist students in their pursuit of higher education and well as work in the trades. Please click below to donate to our scholarship program. Donations are tax deductible.
PYSANKY WORKSHOP
GNA SENIOR HONOR PROGRAM
PYSANKY WORKSHOP
Learn the Slavic art of egg decorating called Pysanky led by local artist Stephanie Jennings. Ms. Jennings learned to write pysanky from her mother when she was old enough to hold a Kitska (a pysanky writing tool known as a hot wax pen). She creates traditional & non-traditional designs with an emphasis on bold color combinations & expe
Learn the Slavic art of egg decorating called Pysanky led by local artist Stephanie Jennings. Ms. Jennings learned to write pysanky from her mother when she was old enough to hold a Kitska (a pysanky writing tool known as a hot wax pen). She creates traditional & non-traditional designs with an emphasis on bold color combinations & experimental dye techniques.
Participants will produce 2 eggs: an artist led design & one design of your own choosing. A brief history of Pysanky will be offered. Designs will be created using a kitska.
Tickets are available from the Nanticoke Historical Society office, 495 East Main Street, next to the Mill Memorial Library and if ordering from this website a $2.00 online transaction fee will be charged.
Our Team
Our History
Our History
President/Treasurer: Chester Zaremba
Vice-President: Judith L. Minsavage
Secretary/Membership Coordinator: Charlotte Dudkowski
Director of Events and Activities:
Tania Gronkowski
Archivist: John Sherrick
Director of Operations : John Telencho
Nanticoke Legacy Editor News and Stories, Website Admin:
Judith L. Minsavage
Legacy Contributors
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President/Treasurer: Chester Zaremba
Vice-President: Judith L. Minsavage
Secretary/Membership Coordinator: Charlotte Dudkowski
Director of Events and Activities:
Tania Gronkowski
Archivist: John Sherrick
Director of Operations : John Telencho
Nanticoke Legacy Editor News and Stories, Website Admin:
Judith L. Minsavage
Legacy Contributors
John S. Tomko
Sally Gorgas
Tania Gronkowski
Ron Breznay
Chet Zaremba
Building and Grounds: Mike Passetti
President Emerita – Julianna Zarzycki
Our History
Our History
Our History
The Nanticoke Historical Society was formed in 1995 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 1995 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.