Dalton Historical Society

11/26/2025

Hello Folks, Jeff Cornell wanted to share Thanksgiving with each of you this year, but with so many stories,and not quite enough seats in his living room, he’s coming to your homes instead! Gather round for an incredible tale from Dutch Mountain: the mysterious disappearance of Tracy Wescott.

Settle in, pour yourself a cup of hot chocolate, and enjoy this special Holiday podcast episode now available on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/-D4jy3xEIak

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at DHS and the “Mystery of Dutch Mountain” podcast team.
We hope this story brings a bit of local history (and maybe a little mystery) to your holiday.

Hosted by Bill Guest, Produced, edited, and music written and composed by Greg Palaskas.

On Thanksgiving Day, 79-year-old Tracy Westcott walked into the mists of Dutch Mountain and was never seen again. Decades later, his story remains one of Pen...

11/25/2025

Dear Friends of the Dalton Historical Society,

I hope this note finds you in good spirits. I’m delighted to let you know that our latest podcast is out on YouTube, featuring Jim Filipski sharing warm memories about Norm Brauer, with Bill Guest and Jeff Cornell hosting. It’s a true slice of Dalton’s past and I think you’ll enjoy it!

Stories From The Hollow : Episode 06 - Jim Filipski hosted by Jeff Cornell and Bill Guest . Presented by the Dalton Historical SocietyRemembering Norm Brauer

07/22/2025

Now Playing: Stories from the Hollow – The Dalton Market Edition!

Gather 'round, folks! In this week’s podcast, hosts Jeff Cornell and Bill Guest welcome the ever-wise Pat Yasinskas as they stroll down memory lane and recount the rich history of the Dalton Market — tales of trade, tradition, and neighborly chatter from days gone by.

🎙️ Tune in now and relive the hustle and charm of Dalton’s market days!

🕰️ And don’t forget — our next Historical Society meeting is this Thursday at 6PM at the Dalton Boro Hall. We’ll be recording a brand new episode featuring Jim Filipinski, and you’re all invited to join us!

History’s best when it’s shared — come be part of the story.

05/28/2025

Thank you to everyone who visited the Dalton Historical Society table on Memorial Day! We had a wonderful time handing out cookies and flags and truly enjoyed spending the morning celebrating with the community.

Interested in learning more about the DHS consider joining us at our next meeting June 19th at 6pm at the Borough Building.

04/03/2025

https://www.wnep.com/article/entertainment/places/on-the-pa-road/connecting-the-past-and-present-of-the-dalton-do-it-center-on-the-pennsylvania-road-lackawanna-county/523-ec07d1c0-509e-49ee-b467-f7d62da8217c?fbclid=IwY2xjawJa6rVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHfgRX_aN0LH37E5W25wgDcrsu_MvTPmE4PhYUK-363Z3kRmOZJpR02HmYQ_aem_bvd4aO-9Q1WavV7Co62Cuw

Newswatch 16's Jon Meyer stopped by a hardware store in Lackawanna County to learn the unsuspected history behind the familiar facade.

04/03/2025

The Dalton House, Main ST.