Schuylkill County Historical Societies & Attractions

Ashland Mothers Memorial
After visiting the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine, make sure you see the Mothers Memorial located near the intersection of Center Street and Hoffman Boulevard in downtown Ashland. The world's only memorial dedicated to mothers.

Coal Miners State and Brick Memorial
Located at intersection of Routes 901 and 209, one mile east of Minersville, in front of Turkey Hill Mini Market. The Coal Miners Statue and Park in dedicated to those who labored in the Anthracite Coal Mines. Memorial Bricks available and applications located in mail box adjacent to entrance to the statue grounds.

Frackville Museum
14 West Frack Street, Frackville, PA 17931
(570) 874-2814
Historical and genealogical resources featuring Heritage Hall. Museum and research facility. Open second Wednesday of each month. Hours 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Group tours upon request.

Historical Society of Schuylkill County
305 North Centre Street, Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-7540
Historical and genealogical resources. Museum. Open Wednesday, 1:30 – 6 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

Mahanoy Area Historical Society
1-7 West Centre Street, Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-1295
Located in the Mahanoy Area Visitors Center, the society maintains a museum of artifacts and history.

Orwigsburg Historical Society & Museum
109 East Mifflin Street, Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-8769
Display of local memorabilia. Genealogical information, military history, decorative arts and more. Open Mon., Tues., Wed., and Fri., 12:00 - 5:00. Closed Thursday. Tours also available by appointment.

Pennsylvania Anthracite Miners Memorial
Located in Girard Park, at Washington & Main Streets, Shenandoah. Park and sculpted monument to the thousands of men who mined Anthracite coal in Northeastern Pennsylvania. 

Pinegrove Historical Society
205 North Tulpehocken Street, PO Box 65, Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 345-0157
Genealogical library and research services available. Admission. Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday 1 – 5 p.m., 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Schuylkill County Agricultural Society & Museum
2270 Fair Road, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 345-4048
The museum has a collection of antique farm equipment, tractors, hit & miss engines, and machinery.

Schuylkill County Courthouse
401 North Second Street, Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-5570
Tours of courthouse available fro groups or individuals. Contact the chief clerk.

Schuylkill Historical Fire Society
105 South Jardin Street, Shenandoah, PA 17976
Museum of Schuylkill County fire fighting apparatus, equipment and history.

Schuylkill River National & State Heritage Area
140 College Driveh, Pottstown, PA 19464
(484)945-0200
The Schuylkill River National Heritage Area celebrates the rich culture and history of the Schuylkill River watershed as one of America's most significant cultural and industrial regions. Also organizes the Schuylkill River Sojourn. The Sojourn is a 112 mile guided canoe or kayak trip on the Schuylkill River it begins in Schuylkill Haven and ends in Philadelphia. 

Tamaqua Historical Society
114 West Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252.
(570) 668-5722

Tamaqua Railroad Station
Located on Railroad Street, north of Broad Street in Tamaqua.
(570) 668-2770
Take a step into the past as you enter Tamaqua's beautifully restored 1874 Philadelphia & Reading Railroad. Saved from the brink of demolition, the Tamaqua Railroad Station now serves as a county Visitors Center, as well as a cultural and economic hub in Historic Tamaqua. Enjoy original train station memorabilia, a delicious meal in The Restaurant at the Station or bring home a treasure from one of our gift shoppes.