FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Anthracite Mining Month—January 2025 Schedule of Events Contact: Prof. Bob Wolensky, Anthracite Heritage Foundation & King’s College Contact Phone: 715-252-6742; email: rwolensk@gmail.com  A regional observance of Anthracite Mining Month will take place during January 2025.  A variety of programs will be featured in Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Plymouth, Pittston, Ashley, Hazleton, Hazle Township, Lansford,…

Ever wondered what it takes to become a park ranger, a museum curator, even a mine engineer? Well, join us for Careers in Context, Virtual Career Chat Series, to learn about these careers and more. During this program, you’ll have a chance to chat with a museum curator, park ranger, environmental educator, and mine engineer.  …

Wednesday, 13 August                                                                                                         …

  Join the museum educator for the launch of the Anthracite Stories Book Club. This quarterly book club will read stories of and related to Anthracite Heritage, coal mining, and the Scranton area. Registered club members will receive 10% off the quarter’s book when purchased in the Museum Store and a free bookmark. Discover great reads,…