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Historical Societies
Ashland Area Historic Preservation Society Carbondale Center/Historical Society
316-318 Centre Street, Ashland, PA. encompass the history of Ashland, Locust Dale, Lavelle, Gordon, Fountain Springs, Girardville, and surrounding areas. Monthly Meetings 8 PM on the 4th Wednesday of every month, unless otherwise noted. American Legion, North 5th Street, Ashland, PA. For more information Click Here In the midst of this community vibrant "Main Street" district stands the Carbondale Historical Society's museum with D&H, genealogy, railroading, and mining collections. Located at historic City Hall, a National Register Site. 1 North Main Street, Carbondale. (570) 282-0385.
Columbia County Historical & Genealogical Society Greater Hazleton Historical Society
Displays, research and genealogical information are available. Open Tuesday and Friday 9-3; Thursday 9-7:30; Sat 9-12:30; closed Wed. Bloomsburg Library, 225 Market St., Bloomsburg. (570) 784-1600. Area history, anthracite and military displays. 55 N Wyoming St., Hazleton. 9:30AM-2PM M-Fri. (570) 455-8576.
Historical Society of Schuylkill County Lackawanna Historical Society
Museum includes anthracite mining artifacts, photographs, manuscripts and Molly Maguire related information. Wed. 1:30 -7 PM, Fri. 10 AM - 4 PM, Sat. 9 AM-1PM. North Centre Street, Pottsville. (570) 622-7540. This 1912 English Tutor-style home serves as the headquarters of the countyıs historical society and houses collections which include a research library, photographic archives, maps and general county history. 232 Monroe Ave., Scranton. Please call to schedule a tour (570) 344-3841.
Luzerne County Historical Society Montour County Historical Society
Permanent Native American exhibits, anthracite displays that emphasize important events in Luzerne County. Tue.-Fri. 12 Noon-4PM; Sat 10AM-4PM. 49 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. (570) 822-1727. T-rail and iron industry artifacts included in the Montgomery House Museum. Call for hours. Bloom and Mill Streets, Danville. (570) 275-0228.
Northern Berks - Southern Schuylkill Historical Society Northumberland County Historical Society
Schuylkill Canal, rail and anthracite history. Special event and seasonal hours of operation ­ call to arrange tour. Penn and Clinton Streets, Port Clinton. (610) 562-9383. Museum includes exhibits pertaining to Native Americans, Fort Augusta, and county history. Library includes genealogical and local history material, including material on the Molly Maguires. M-W-F, 1-4PM. (570) 286-4083.
The Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society Tamaqua Historical Society and Museum
PO Box 327
Shenandoah, PA 17976
570-462-0339
www.shenandoahpahistory.org
info@shenandoahpahistory.org
Mining artifacts, photograph collection, annual heritage events. Call for special hours of operation and tours of the Hegarty Blacksmith Shop. 118 West Broad Street, Tamaqua. (570) 668-5722.