A look at some of the responses to our post about Centralia and its possible future
Response to our post about Centralia and its possible future
Visiting John Siney’s grave in St. Clair
John Siney led one of the first successful unions in America, which briefly united mineworkers in the 1870s.
A solemn tribute – Visiting Port Carbon’s Civil War memorials
In May 2019, we traveled to Port Carbon to see two Civil War monuments dedicated to local residents.
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.
A visit to the former site of Kalmia Colliery – Schuylkill County
A recent visit to the site of Kalmia Colliery in Schuylkill County reveals life in an abandoned patch town.
“Coal is gonna be king”
Reactions to a December 2018 story about a new coal mine in Schuylkill County.
“Assaults upon the senses” – The sights and sounds of the Coal Region in the 19th century
A visit to the Coal Region in the 19th century could be an overwhelming and memorable experience.
Exciting Changes – Moving to DC and the Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum
Wynning History is moving to Washington! Here's a brief update on some big life changes that may impact the blog.
“This seems like madness” – An editorial from the aftermath of the 1860 election hits close to home
"We are quarreling with our own prosperity, and about to fly from imaginary evils to greater evils, the extent of which cannot be imagined."
Wynning History’s most-read stories of 2017
A collection of the most popular stories from Wynning History in 2017 all in one place.
