On July 4, 1876, George Chambers addressed a crowd and explored the history of Pottsville and its surrounding communities.
“Historical Sketch of Pottsville” – A speech from July 1876 recalled history of Schuylkill County seat
Shenandoah in 1938 – Photographs of Filipek’s Bar
Photographer Sheldon Dick stepped into a Shenandoah barroom in 1938 and captured memorable images of life in the Coal Region.
Failure and bankruptcy loomed over coal operators in 19th century Schuylkill County
Schuylkill County was the graveyard of dreams in the 19th century. Failure stalked coal operators at their every move.
In 1861, remnants of a hurricane tore apart a Union army encampment above Pottsville
As the men of the 96th Pennsylvania gathered for training in Pottsville in September 1861, a hurricane battered their makeshift encampment.
Fundraiser: Donations sought to repair gravestone of Civil War soldier in Schuylkill County
Concerned citizens are raising money to help repair the grave of Civil War soldier John F. Dentzer.
“I am more than glad it is over” – A Coal Region soldier’s experience in World War I
Private James J. Dee experienced the horror of the First World War and wrote home to his family about the experience.
An author’s 1840 visit to Schuylkill County focused on natural beauty, growing coal industry
Elizabeth Ellet documented a trip to the Coal Region in her book, "Rambles about the country."
“Surely I intend to vote” – Pottsville women respond to adoption of the suffrage amendment in 1920
The women of the Schuylkill County seat exhibited some doubts about the newly ratified 19th Amendment in August 1920.
“The sad duty” – A letter from the battlefield of Cold Harbor
Lieutenant William D. Williams was mortally wounded at Cold Harbor on June 3, 1864.
A tribute to a Coal Region labor leader | John Siney
John Siney led the Workingmen's Benevolent Association in actions against coal operators in the 1860s and 1870s.