Greater Pittston Historical Society-Public Program: Craig Robertson

Pittston Memorial Library 47 Broad St., Pittston, United States

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,…

Knox Mine Disaster Memorial Service

St. John the Evangelist Churc 35 William St., Pittston, PA, United States

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,…

Anthracite Heritage Museum Marks Knox Mine Disaster’s 57th Anniversary

Anthracite Heritage Museum McDade Park, Scranton, PA, United States

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…

Free

Anthracite Heritage Museum Charter Day

Anthracite Heritage Museum McDade Park, Scranton, PA, United States

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…

Free

Spring Tea Time!

Anthracite Heritage Museum McDade Park, Scranton, PA, United States

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…

$20.00

Memorial Day Holiday – Open

Anthracite Heritage Museum McDade Park, Scranton, PA, United States

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

Stoke the Fire: A Bonfire at the Iron Furnaces Fundraiser

Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel 700 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, United States

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…

$20.00

Garden Tea

Anthracite Heritage Museum McDade Park, Scranton, PA, United States

Celebrate Spring with a garden tea at the Anthracite Heritage Museum

$20