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Panel Discussion to Focus on Area’s Future
Article by Jill Whalen, Staff Writer for Hazleton Standard Speaker The Greater Hazleton Historical Society and Penn State Hazleton will hold an academic panel discussion about the future of the area on Wednesday. The free public event will feature … Continue reading
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Spring News!
We are pleased to announce some recent additions, news and upcoming events at the Historical Society! We want to welcome you to join us for some of these upcoming events. Here is an update on what’s going on in our … Continue reading
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Peter Sheridan’s Architectural Legacy
There are many buildings throughout the Hazleton area that were designed by a homegrown architect. Peter Sheridan, who lived on South Laurel Street, designed many churches in the area that remain cultural and architectural monuments. Sheridan, a relative of revered … Continue reading
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Easter Weekend schedule
Museum Open We would like to wish all a happy and joyous Passover and Easter! The Museum will be open this Saturday, March 30th from 10am-3pm. Free parking is available in the rear of the museum and admission is $5 … Continue reading
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The Groundhog and the Discovery of Coal
The Irish and anthracite coal are synonymous with the birth of the mining industry in northeast Pennsylvania. It comes as no surprise then that coal was purportedly discovered by an Irishmen in 1826. John Charles was a very interesting historical … Continue reading
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