Nanticoke Historical Society

About Nanticoke Historical Society

Nanticoke Historical Society serves as steward of local heritage through research services and community programs based in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania. Visitors attend monthly meetings held at the Samantha Mill House to connect with fellow history enthusiasts. The organization publishes Nanticoke Legacy, a quarterly publication exploring the city's past and available to members and supporters. Throughout the year, the society hosts special events including an annual potluck picnic, participation in the Annual Gathering of Local Historical Societies, and educational workshops. Past programming has featured a tealeaf reading workshop taught by Dr. Genel Gronkowski, introducing tasseography and its historical context. The society also sponsors academic and vocational scholarship awards for local high school graduates, including the John S. Tomko Sr. Academic Award and the George E. Shern Vocational-Technical Award. A visit suits anyone interested in Nanticoke's rich history, from casual learners to dedicated researchers seeking to understand the community's heritage.