Built in 1851, the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad depot on East Union Street is Pottsville's oldest surviving railroad building — and it has a Civil War history worth exploring. Watch the new video.
In the winter of 1926, a Hazleton, PA reporter went looking for dry Coal Region towns - and found the opposite. Bootleg liquor flowed freely across Carbon, Luzerne, and Schuylkill counties, especially at Christmas. Prohibition barely touched coal country. This new video brings that story to life. Watch the latest video.
The Wynning History website just crossed a big milestone: 11 years online and more than 1 million views. What began as a small personal blog has grown into a community curious about Pennsylvania’s past and its place in the American story. Here’s what’s next for the project—and for me. Watch the update.
Dive into a rarely told piece of Civil War history, where doctors, nurses, and volunteers fought to keep the Thanksgiving spirit alive for wounded soldiers. Discover how these hospital celebrations offered hope and normalcy amid the chaos of conflict. Read the full story.
Coal mining regions brim with folklore—especially ghosts in the mines. Drawing on newspaper accounts and tales elsewhere, I talk with Matt Maris of Local Historia about stories shaped by ever-present death and grief in Pennsylvania and beyond. Check Local Historia’s tours and programs. Read the full story and watch the video!
Discover historic footage by Benjamin Harrison Hay at Buck Run Colliery, showing mineworkers and narrow‑gauge locomotives during the Great Depression. These clips bring Schuylkill County’s coal industry to life. Read the full story.
Experience the sights and sounds of the Civil War era as living historians fire authentic muskets and cannons, delivering an eerie echo of America’s most devastating conflict. Discover how these captivating demonstrations shed light on the toll of war and the soldiers who endured it. Read the full story.
"Anthracite rallies" encouraged miners to produce more coal to help the American war effort in 1942.
Justin and Jake share their reactions to Episode 9 of Masters of the Air.
Justin and Jake share their reactions to Episode 8 of Masters of the Air.