As influenza killed hundreds in Schuylkill County in 1918, volunteers stepped up to save lives.
“Heroic Work” – The incredible effort of Schuylkill County residents to fight the 1918 influenza pandemic

As influenza killed hundreds in Schuylkill County in 1918, volunteers stepped up to save lives.
What was it like to fall ill during the deadliest epidemic in human history?
In the communities of western Schuylkill County, influenza caused terror and grief as it claimed dozens of lives in 1918.