Step inside America’s oldest brewery in Pottsville, founded by David G. Yuengling in 1829. Explore hand‑dug beer caves and learn more about Yuengling's brewery operations - past and present. Enjoy exclusive samples and pints in the tasting room while discovering nearly two centuries of brewing heritage and traditions. Read the full story.
Journey through Pottsville, Pennsylvania, on a Saturday night with us! We explored history, architecture, and drank some local brew. From dinner at the Eagle Tavern to haunting views near the Schuylkill County Prison, experience how this Coal Region community with a storied past can be experienced today. Read the full story.
Step into 1861 Pottsville, where railroad stations buzzed, coal cars lined the tracks, and iron foundries thrived. An illustration from a travel guide reveals a booming town on the brink of war and rich with industrial promise. Read the full story.
Discover a heartfelt holiday message from 1839, shared by the Pottsville Miners' Journal editor during tough economic times. Amidst depression, he calls on readers to celebrate Christmas and New Year by uplifting spirits and helping those in need. Read the full story.
In 1922, the Pottsville Republican made a compelling plea for synchronizing time across Schuylkill County. With factory whistles, clocks, and shop bells all chiming at different moments, the lack of coordination created chaos for locals. Explore how Pottsville struggled to align its timekeeping. Read the full story.
Discover a ghostly tale from Pottsville, Pennsylvania, as recorded in the Miners' Journal in 1865. This eerie account describes a mysterious apparition seen near Charles Baber Cemetery on Market Street, leaving locals both intrigued and terrified. Explore the spine-chilling details of this Civil War-era haunting.
On May 21, 1864, newspaper readers across Schuylkill County saw hundreds of names listed of those wounded and killed in combat in Virginia.
In the decades after the Civil War, Pottsville, Pennsylvania celebrated "First Defenders Day," April 18th, as one of its most important holidays. On that day in 1861, citizen soldiers from Schuylkill County were among the Pennsylvanians racing to protect the nation's capital from possible rebel attack in the first days of the Civil War. Union … Continue reading Pottsville, PA celebrated “First Defenders Day” as a tribute to its Civil War veterans
Pottsville resident Nicholas Biddle became one of the first casualties of the Civil War in April 1861.
The once imposing tower of the Miners' Journal building collapsed in a shower of sparks in October 1892