In 1940, two experts stood atop a 25-year-old culm bank near Hazleton, Pennsylvania, discussing how to bring forests back to a landscape ravaged by mining. This striking photograph documents an era as reclamation efforts began in anthracite country. Read the full story.
Explore Eckley Miners’ Village in Luzerne County We stepped back in time at this preserved 1850s patch town - the filming site of "The Molly Maguires" – and learned more about patch towns in the Coal Region. Read the full story of our visit and how you can plan your own trip.
Discover the fascinating stories of Irish immigrants in Pennsylvania’s Coal Region - tales of resilience, labor struggles, and cultural traditions that shaped a community. From St. Patrick’s Day parades to the Molly Maguire trials, explore the rich history behind the green. Don’t miss these captivating stories. Find all the stories.
"Anthracite rallies" encouraged miners to produce more coal to help the American war effort in 1942.
Newspaper headlines across Northeastern Pennsylvania carried news of war and destruction in Hawaii in December 1941. Read the full story and the headlines.
On November 11, 1918, news of the armistice ending World War I reached Pennsylvania’s Coal Region, sparking joyous celebrations. As peace finally arrived after four brutal years, local headlines announced the end of the conflict, and parades filled the streets. Explore these historic Coal Region newspaper stories marking the conclusion of the Great War. Read the full story and the headlines.
Step back to October 1962, as Luzerne County residents shared their thoughts during the Cuban Missile Crisis. With the world on the brink of nuclear war, locals voiced their support, fears, and hopes as President Kennedy confronted the Soviet threat. Explore their fascinating insights from this pivotal moment in Cold War history. Read the full story.
A reporter in Hazleton interviewed a working class woman near the site of the Lattimer Massacre in 1897.
Warrant Officer Anthony Joseph Vroblesky of Hazleton, Pennsylvania fell in the first wave during the 1944 invasion of Saipan.
Emil Kimmel provided an incredible description of his experiences aboard the USS Yorktown at the Battle of Midway.