The regional observance of Mining History Month will take place January 9-31, 2016, with programs in Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Pittston, Port Griffith, Plymouth, Nanticoke, Ashley, and Wilkes-Barre Township.  The annual event seeks to remember and honor the area’s anthracite mineworkers, their families and communities.\r\n\r\nThe programs are sponsored by the Anthracite Heritage Museum, Anthracite Heritage Foundation, King’s College, Wilkes University,…

Scranton—The Anthracite Heritage Museum in McDade Park will commemorate the powerful story of the Knox Mine Disaster on Saturday, January 23, 2015, at 2 p.m., marking 57 years since January 22, 1959, when the ice-laden waters of the Susquehanna River broke into the Knox Mine at Port Griffith, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania sweeping away twelve men.\r\n\r\nThe…

News for Immediate Release\r\n\r\nFebruary 17, 2016\r\n\r\nAnthracite Heritage Museum will feature films, guided tours and free admission on Pennsylvania Charter Day on Sunday, March 13th!\r\n\r\n Scranton — The Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum will host a film program by F. Charles Petrillo of Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, March 13, 2016, as part of Pennsylvania Charter Day.   The film program will…

Scranton — The Anthracite Heritage Museum is hosting Spring Tea Time at the museum located in McDade Park, on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 1:30 p.m.  Plan to attend this gracious tea and enjoy delectable scones, savories, and a variety of teas. Story artist and entertainer, Rosalind Benton, will capture your attention with her interactive…

May 30, Monday, Memorial Day Holiday. The Museum and Iron Furnaces are open. Admission charged.

Scranton—On Thursday,  July 28 at 5:30 p.m., the Patio at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel will light up as we “Stoke the Fire” and gear up for the annual Bonfire at the Iron Furnaces. Join us for an evening on the veranda with music, hors d’oeuvres, beer and sangria. A $20 ticket covers food, select…

Celebrate Spring with a garden tea at the Anthracite Heritage Museum

Scranton — On Saturday, May 13, 2017, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. the Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum will host Anthracite Heritage Conference 2017. The presentations at this exciting conference are a continuation of interest in the Anthracite Region of Northeastern Pennsylvania.  The conference presenters will discuss various areas of research now being undertaken and…