Schuylkill County Halloween Trick or Treat, Parade, and Other Events Schedule for 2023

Schuylkill County Halloween Trick or Treat, Parade,
and Other Events Schedule for 2023

Frackville Elks Hosts Halupki and Polka Extravaganza

The Frackville Elks hosted an event on Sunday that was all about Halupkis and Polka.

Shenandoah Public Health & Safety Night Out Scheduled for October 3rd

The Shenandoah Community is coming together for an exciting and informative event: the Shenandoah Public Health & Safety Night Out, scheduled for Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

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.

Mahanoy City's Annual Community Day Attracts Thousands with New Train Rides

MAHANOY CITY — On Saturday, the borough of Mahanoy City came alive as it celebrated its annual Community Day, marking yet another successful year for this tradition. 

It's a Halupki Party! Frackville Elks to Host "Best Halupki Maker" Contest

FRACKVILLE — Calling all halupki connoisseurs! The Frackville Elks are set to host an exciting culinary showdown at their upcoming "Best Halupki Maker" contest, scheduled for September 24th, 2023.

16th Annual Coal Miner’s Heritage Festival and Picnic to Take Place in Lansford

LANSFORD — The eagerly anticipated 16th Annual Coal Miner’s Heritage Festival and Picnic is set to unfold on Sunday, September 3, 2023, from 10 AM to 5 PM at the grounds of the No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum in Lansford, Carbon County, PA. This year's edition promises a captivating blend of history, culture, entertainment, and mouthwatering culinary delights.

Schuylkill County Fair Schedule of Events - Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023

   

Schedule of events for Day 3 of the Schuylkill County Fair.  The fair runs through Saturday, August 5th, 2023 at the fairgrounds on Fair Road in Summit Station near Schuylkill Haven.

Schuylkill County Communities Schedule Events for National Night Out

 

Several Schuylkill County communities have scheduled National Night Out events for Tuesday, August 1st, 2023. 

Special Presentation on Anthracite Miners in the Civil War at The Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society

SHENANDOAH - The Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society has announced its upcoming monthly meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, August 1st, at the Historical Center, located at 201 South Main Street, Shenandoah. 

Schuylkill Haven Celebrates with Music and Fireworks

Hundreds of people came out Saturday evening for some summer fun at the Island Park in Schuylkill Haven.

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.

Sweet Arrow Lake Geology Walk Announced

A Geology Walk of Sweet Arrow Lake in Pine Grove Township has been announced by the Schuylkill Conservation District.

Gordon Fire Company to Host Inaugural "Fighting 400" 5K

Attention Runners!  The Gordon Fire Company will host their inaugural "Fighting 400" 5K on Memorial Day weekend.

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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North Schuylkill Elementary PTO Basket Raffle Underway This Weekend

The annual North Schuylkill Elementary PTO Basket raffle is taking place this weekend.

Upcoming Events Scheduled for Sweet Arrow Lake Park

The following events are scheduled for Sweet Arrow Lake Park in Pine Grove Township.

Breaking Benjamin Returning to Wilkes Barre

Breaking Benjamin is returning to Mohegan Sun Arean in Wilkes Barre this spring.

Registration Open for 2023 Coal Cracker 10k in Shenandoah

Registration is now open for Schuylkill County Oldest and Toughest Races, the Coal Cracker 10k.

Red, White & Blues sponsored by the Greater Schuylkill Haven Business Association

Red, White & Blues is a patriotic tribute to both our American Heroes and Blues music, with a taste of our Schuylkill coal miners’ Boilo.