Anthracite Heritage Museum

Discover the people of Pennsylvania's anthracite coal region from the days when hard coal was king.

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  • Phone

    (570) 963-4804

  • Website

    patrailsofhistory.com

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  • Type

    History Museum

Address

22 Bald Mountain Rd (McDade Park) Scanton , PA 18504 United States

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Irina

Eye opening voyage into the lives of immigrant coal miners and families. Artifacts from the mines are abound as well as personal belongings of immigrants from Ireland, Poland, Russia, and many more

visitPA

Get all the hard coal facts about the life and times of miners and their families Don't miss the anthracite sculptures , amazing!

Robert Marquart

Buy local books here. Great selection.

Joseph Zamgulis

History perspectives and keynote speakers.

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