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NANTICOKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 495 EAST MAIN ST. NANTICOKE, PA 18634
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30 YEARS OF SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
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SOCIETY BASKET RAFFLE - OUR BIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR
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
SOCIETY BASKET RAFFLE - OUR BIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR
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. In 2026 a second scholarship will be added through a generous donation by Mrs. Stephanie Shern. These scholarship
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. 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.
SOCIETY BASKET RAFFLE - OUR BIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR
SOCIETY BASKET RAFFLE - OUR BIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR
SOCIETY BASKET RAFFLE - OUR BIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR
We are asking for donations for our Basket Raffle Fundraiser and Exhibition which will be held in May.
Your Donation would be appreciated to purchase items for the raffle that will be held at the Cultural Centre of St. Faustina in Nanticoke.
Thank you for your help and please come join us at one of our events listed on our Calendar Page
We are asking for donations for our Basket Raffle Fundraiser and Exhibition which will be held in May.
Your Donation would be appreciated to purchase items for the raffle that will be held at the Cultural Centre of St. Faustina in Nanticoke.
Thank you for your help and please come join us at one of our events listed on our Calendar Page. We are dedicated to keeping the Nanticoke Historical Society a vibrant part of our community, serving its members and those interested in the city’s unique history.
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
Story Contributors
John
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
Story 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.