Film from the early 20th century shows collieries above Tower City, Pennsylvania in full operation.
Video shows Brookside Colliery at work in early 20th century
Coal Region Books – Lieutenant Curtis Pollock’s “Dear Ma” letters from the Civil War
"Dear Ma" reveals the letters of a Civil War soldier from Schuylkill County.
“East Meets West: Pennsylvania at Gettysburg” – A Facebook Live event
We are hosting our first Facebook Live event with Civil War Pittsburgh from the Gettysburg battlefield.
“The Coal-heavers” – Reading David Ward’s “96th Pennsylvania Volunteers”
After more than 150 years, a regimental history finally tells the story of this Coal Region regiment.
Captain Alexander Frazer – Civil War hero and Coal Region mine foreman
Explore the remarkable life of Captain Alexander B. Frazer, a Scottish immigrant who rose to Civil War heroism and later became a respected Coal Region mine foreman in Schuylkill County. From battlefield bravery to leading immigrant mining communities, Frazer’s story is a fascinating American tale from the 19th century. Read the Full Story.
Podcast – Discussing the 1862 uprising in Schuylkill County
We sat down with public historian John Heckman to discuss the 1862 miners' revolt in Schuylkill County.
“The Pioneer” – Ashland’s Pioneer Colliery in 1864
A brief look at the history of Ashland's Pioneer Colliery in the 19th century.
“An enduring monument” – A trip inside Williamstown’s opera house and public hall
A newspaper clipping from 1872 takes us into a long-demolished building at the heart of Williamstown, PA.
A visit to the former site of Kalmia Colliery | Schuylkill County
Explore the remnants of Kalmia Colliery in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, from a 2018 visit. Once a busy mining village, Kalmia’s abandoned foundations and scarred landscapes reflect a bygone era of Coal Region history, where anthracite mining shaped lives and left lasting marks on the landscape. Read the Full Story.
Christmas Eve in Pottsville | December 24, 1902
The Pottsville Republican captured the bustling final moments before Christmas 1902 in its Christmas Eve edition.