It appears to show a Pennsylvania horse soldier among the coal-rich mountains and valleys of Schuylkill County.
A painting of a US Army cavalryman at Pottsville – 1863
As Pottsville rapidly expanded in the 1820s, it was missing something important: beer
As Pottsville transformed into a bustling Coal Region town in the 1820s, it was missing a key ingredient: beer. With a population thirsty for more than whiskey, the stage was set for David G. Yuengling to establish the iconic Yuengling Brewery in 1829, forever linking Pottsville with America’s oldest brewery. Read the Full Story.
A bit of Thanksgiving perspective from the pandemic of 1918
An editorial from a newspaper in Pottsville during the 1918 pandemic reminds us to be thankful for life amid a time of death.
“My brains and my wits” – A Scottish immigrant recalls his arrival in Schuylkill County in 1852
Discover the journey of Scottish immigrant Robert Weir, who arrived in Schuylkill County's Coal Region in 1852. This historical account explores 19th-century Pennsylvania coal mining, immigrant challenges, and community life. Unearth rich cultural history in this captivating 1914 interview. Read the full story.
“As tempting…as California” – A traveler’s guide to Pottsville in 1852
A travel writer vividly described Pottsville and the surrounding region of Schuylkill County in 1852.
The day beer returned to Schuylkill County | 1933
At midnight on April 7, 1933, whistles blew to celebrate the return of legalized beer in the heart of the Coal Region.
“Extraordinary Things” – The telegraph arrives in Pottsville in 1847
In May 1847, the first telegraphic message passed between Pottsville and Philadelphia, ushering in a new era in the Coal Region.
Letters from the Pottsville Freedmen’s School in Tennessee | May 1867
In two detailed letters, the teachers at the Pottsville Freedmen's School highlighted their educational efforts in Tennessee.
“A glance at Pottsville” – A description of the Schuylkill County seat from 1866
A Brooklyn Daily Eagle reporter made a stop in the Schuylkill County seat in the summer of 1866.
“New faces” | An April 1867 letter from the Pottsville Freedmen’s School
Fannie A. Couch wrote to Schuylkill County from Tennessee to provide updates about the Freedmen's School she was managing.