The Anthracite Coal mining and its related industries involved immense hard work, pressure and took a toll on the...
Website: anthracitemuseum.org
Phone: (570) 963-4804
Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Bald Mountain Rd and Park Edge Ln
22 Bald Mountain Rd Scranton, PA 18504 394.13 mi
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4.5 135 reviews
Wonderful and very informative visit to the Anthracite Heritage Museum. A look at coal mining, silk thread and lace production, and immigration through an anthropological lens. More
Much bigger than I anticipated. Great history of mining and the immigrants. Full-size train car, breakers, equipment, etc on display. Also a large room devoted to women and children in the silk and... More
Spend a couple hours learning about the history of the coal industry, how they mined it, the people and immigrants in the area who worked the mines. Learn about the textile industry too where the... More
Thank you to the staff for allowing us to visit your amazing museum!! Had absolutely no idea how much history was made in this region! Fascinating!! Well worth the time to visit!! More
There are 2 items at this spot. The coal mine tour and the building in this thread (Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum). The museum took us about 30 minutes to go through with lots of photos and... More
