“It seemed as if the scenes and characters of the Bible were living again now, before our eyes.” Before he became the Coal Region’s most important folklorist, George Korson served in the Middle East during World War I. His letters and reflections capture a world in transition and a remarkable journey from Pennsylvania to Palestine. Read the Full Story.
Discover how vibrant Ukrainian dance groups showcased their heritage in Schuylkill County’s Lakewood Park. In 1936, dazzling costumes and folk music brought together Ukrainian-Americans for a joyful celebration of cultural identity in the heart of the anthracite coal fields. Read the full story.
In June 1940, an American Red Cross chapter in Luzerne County used a powerful photograph of refugees to encourage donations for war relief.
American relief efforts for Ukrainian war refugees in 2022 echoes a previous campaign in Schuylkill County during World War I.