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Luzerne County Historical Society Awarded $40,000 for Swetland Homestead and Darling House Improvements

Contributed by: Luzerne County Historical Society
Organization: Luzerne County Historical Society
Dated Posted: November 12, 2026
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The Luzerne County Historical Society has received $40,000 in Act 13 natural gas recreation and conservation funding from Luzerne County to support public access and site improvements at two of its historic properties, the Swetland Homestead and the Edward Darling House. The funding will help the Society keep preserving both properties while improving safety and accessibility for visitors. The Society has also announced plans to turn the former St. Cecilia’s Church in Exeter into a new museum, research library and community center.

More information: luzernehistory.org

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