Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum
Serving the Educational Needs of the Public
We will be celebrating Charter Day at the museum on March 8 from noon to 5. This is the day all Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission sites are open free to the public to celebrate William Penn and the founding of Pennsylvania. Our program, which will begin at 2pm, will be a special presentation by…
**THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED** Out of an abundance of caution and in response to the Scranton Parade Day Committee's decision to postpone the St. Patrick's Day Parade, the Anthracite Heritage Museum Associates have unfortunately decided to cancel this event. Refunds for tickets already purchased can be obtained by contacting the museum at 570-963-4804 or…
Join us for our annual Spring Tea at the Anthracite Museum. As in previous years, guests will enjoy delicious finger sandwiches, homemade desserts, and a wide variety of tea. This year's theme will include the history of Scranton Lace, as well as information about other industries that employed many women in the region. More details…
Click HERE for our virtual event including artists' demonstrations, footage and images from previous years' events, messages from partners, and musical guests Dashboard Mary and the Quietmen! The Anthracite Heritage Museum is pleased to work with our community partners to produce a virtual program for this year featuring music, art, and history. #artsonfire #anthraciteheritagemuseum The…
Each March, we celebrate our Celtic roots in Pennsylvania with the Welsh St. David’s Day on March 1st and the Irish St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th. The Anthracite Region is home to some of the largest populations of Welsh and Irish in the United States who have had a profound impact our local culture. Immigrating here to work in the growing coal industry in the 19th century, the new residents brought many customs including their music. Join us for a special program on these unique treasures with special guest scholars from Ireland and Wales.
Gallery Talk - Scott Herring on Anthracite Family Album Join us in our new exhibition, Anthracite Family Album, with none other than the “Last Anthracite Photographer” himself, Scott Herring. Herring will give opening remarks, then spend time answering questions and chatting with visitors in the exhibition. Conversations in the Gallery will start at 2pm and end…
Join us on Saturday, December 14 from 12pm to 4pm for the launch of our Anthracite Holiday Klatsch – an old-fashioned kaffeeklatsch with a holiday twist. This event is a community affair rich with holiday crafts, live musical performances, warm drinks and good conversation. As a bonus, we’ll have a presentation on German christkindlmarkte, and…
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,…