Lewis W. Hine’s photograph reveals the faces of breaker boys, children working in harsh conditions for meager pay. Witness their stories and learn how these images sparked national reform against child labor. A haunting, pivotal chapter in Coal Region history. Read the full story.
Explore a rare Library of Congress photo capturing Pittston’s coal-dominated landscape around 1900. Spot the notorious Twin Shaft Colliery—scene of an 1896 disaster that claimed 58 miners’ lives—and see how it sparked demands for safer working conditions. A revealing glimpse into Northeastern Pennsylvania’s anthracite past. Read the full story.
Experience a Pennsylvania soldier’s unique 1862 Christmas in Washington, D.C., as he shares festive camp celebrations alongside news of the Fredericksburg disaster. From decorated tents to races and somber reflections, this letter captures a wartime holiday like no other. Discover a vivid piece of Civil War history. Read the full story.
Captain Charles Flagg became one of the last casualties of the Battle of Gettysburg on July 3, 1863.
In June 1896, one of the worst mining disasters in Pennsylvania history took place beneath Pittston.
"The rebellion of American slavery against American freedom has just been beaten and crushed..."
In June 1940, an American Red Cross chapter in Luzerne County used a powerful photograph of refugees to encourage donations for war relief.
Pittston responds to the astonishing news that Southern militia forces fired upon a Federal garrison in April 1861. The Civil War had begun.