Schuylkill County Historical Society Awarded $5,000 Grant

Schuylkill County's history will be further preserved thanks to a $5,000 Historical & Archival Records Care (HARC) grant awarded to the Historical Society of Schuylkill County. 

Upcoming Events at the Schuylkill County Historical Society: Book Club and Boilo Classes

The Schuylkill County Historical Society has announced two upcoming events for local history enthusiasts and community members. The event will take place at the society’s headquarters, located at 305 N. Centre St., Pottsville.

Upcoming Events at the Schuylkill County Historical Society Celebrate Local Heritage, History, and the Paranormal

The Schuylkill County Historical Society is set to host a series of events highlighting the region's rich history, local authors, and paranormal research over the coming weeks. 

Upcoming Events Hosted by Schuylkill County Historical Society

The Schuylkill County Historical Society has announced a lineup of events for the next month.

Football Legend Ron Jaworski to Headline Exclusive Meet and Greet Event at Schuylkill County Historical Society

Fans of football legend Ron Jaworski are in for a treat as the Schuylkill County Historical Society is set to host a special Meet and Greet event with the iconic player. 

Schuylkill County Historical Society Announces April Lineup of Events

The Schuylkill County Historical Society is gearing up for April, offering an array of programs and activities for history enthusiasts. 

Local Reads Book Club: “Jack: The Almost True Story of the Molly Maguires”

The Local Reads Book Club will discuss “Jack: The Almost True Story of the Molly Maguires,” a novel by Jaclyn Maria Fowler about Black Jack Kehoe, at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, at the Schuylkill County Historical Society, 305 N. Centre St., Pottsville. 

Schuylkill County Coalition of Historical Societies to Hold Annual History Fair on Saturday

The Schuylkill County Coalition of Historical Societies will hold its annual History Fair on Saturday.

Schuylkill County Historical Society to Host Pottsville Maroons NFL Team Mixer

The Schuylkill County Historical Society invites football enthusiasts to a mixer celebrating the 1920s Pottsville Maroons NFL team on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. 

Pysanky Egg-Making Classes Announced by the Schuylkill County Historical Society

 

The Schuylkill County Historical Society has announced classes for those interested in making pysanky eggs.

Annual Tree-Decorating Contest Takes Center Stage at Schuylkill County Historical Society

The festive spirit is in full swing as the Schuylkill County Historical Society gears up for its annual tree-decorating contest. 

Schuylkill County Historical Society Announces November Lineup of Events

The Schuylkill County Historical Society is gearing up for an eventful November, offering an array of programs and activities for history enthusiasts. 

Schuylkill County Historical Society Announces Lineup of Events for October

The Schuylkill County Historical Society is set to engage history enthusiasts and curious minds alike with a diverse lineup of events throughout the month of October. 

Schuylkill County Historical Society Announces Lineup of Events

The Schuylkill County Historical Society will host a series of events in downtown Pottsville that promise to shed light on the county's rich history, coal mining heritage, and even the supernatural.

Schuylkill County Historical Society Announces Upcoming Programs on Molly Maguires, Pow Wow, and the Holocaust

POTTSVILLE - The Schuylkill County Historical Society is gearing up to provide a diverse range of educational programs, bringing history to life for the local community. 

Schuylkill County Historical Society Announces August Events

The Schuylkill County Historical Society has lined up more events for history enthusiasts throughout August.

Molly Maguire's Presentation and Other Events Scheduled for the Schuylkill County Historical Society

The Schuylkill County Historical Society will host several events over the next month.

Schuylkill County Historical Society Announces Events for May and June

 

Schuylkill County Historical Society - May & June Events

Upcoming events scheduled for May and June.

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History of the Mahanoy Plane - May 17, 2023

Michael Kitsock, a Penn State fire instructor and founding member of the Schuylkill County Historical Fire Society, will present the history of the Mahanoy Plane, a railroad that carried millions of tons of coal to Frackville from what is now the Mahanoy Plane section of Gilberton. 

The program will take place at the Schuylkill County Historical Society, 305 N. Centre St., Pottsville, at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17. Admission is free to Society members and $5 for the general public. For further information, call the Society at 570-622-7540.

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Coal Region Hoodoo: Paranormal Tales from Inside the Pit - May 20th, 2023

Maxim W. Furek, author of The Jordan Brothers, will discuss and sign copies of his new book, Coal Region Hoodoo: Paranormal Tales from Inside the Pit, at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at the Schuylkill County Historical Society, 305 N. Centre St., Pottsville. For further information, call the Society at 570-622-7540.

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Railroads and their Impact on Schuylkill County - May 25, 2023

Railroads and their impact on Schuylkill County will be the subject of a program on Thursday, May 25, at 6:30 p.m. at the Schuylkill County Historical Society, 305 N. Centre St. Pottsville. The speaker, retired locomotive engineer Rick Kantner, will also discuss train derailments. Admission is free to Society members and $5 for the general public. For further information, call the Society at 570-622-7540.

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T102 Local Reads Book Club - June 7, 2023

The Local Reads book club will meet at the Schuylkill County Historical Society, 305 N. Centre St., Pottsville, at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, to discuss Coal Region Hoodoo: Paranormal Tales from Inside the Pit by Maxim W. Furek.

For more information, contact the Society at 570-622-7540 or go to T102 Radio’s website for Local Reads at https://www.t102radio.com/localreads/

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Irvin R. Schwartz Presentation - June 8, 2023

Irvin R. Schwartz, a West Schuylkill Press and Pine Grove Herald reporter who wrote numerous letters to his hometown paper while serving in Europe during World War II, is the subject of a presentation by Jake Wynn, who writes the wynninghistory.com blog about the coal region. 

The program will be held at the Schuylkill County Historical Society, 305 N. Centre St., Pottsville, at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 8. Admission is free to Society members and $5 for the general public. For further information, call the Society at 570-622-7540.

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June 1948 Crash of United Air Lines Flight 624 Presentation - June 14, 2023

Local historians Stu Richards and Tom Dempsey will present a program on the June 1948 crash of United Air Lines Flight 624 near Mount Carmel at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, at the Schuylkill County Historical Society, 305 N. Centre St., Pottsville. The accident claimed the lives of the flight crew and 39 passengers, including Broadway producer Earl Carroll; his girlfriend, actress Beryl Wallace; and Esqure magazine co-founder Henry L. Jackson. Admission is free to Society members and $5 for the general public. For further information, call the Society at 570-622-7540.

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Pysanky Egg-Making Classes Announced by the Schuylkill County Historical Society

The Schuylkill County Historical Society has announced classes for those interested in making pysanky eggs.

Schuylkill County Historical Society Events Scheduled for January and February

The Schuylkill County Historical Society has announced events for January and February.