The Schuylkill County Historical Society has a new and improved YouTube Channel. Visit the link below and view programs you may have missed.

Coming in the near future is the SCHS podcast, with amazing topics such as coal mining, Pottsville Maroons, Molly Maguires, Schuylkill Canal, military podcasts, and much more.

Scan on the QR code above to visit our YouTube channel.

Teaching and Preserving Schuylkill County’s History

Since 1903, the Schuylkill County Historical Society has been dedicated to informing, researching, and preserving Schuylkill County’s unique, rich, local history, from the deep coal mines to the Underground Railroad.

The Society

Find out about our history, our mission, and who we are and where we are.

Become A Part Of History

Everyone has a history, and that history is the foundation of our communities. To make history accessible for all, we need your help and support. Donate or become a member of the society.

Upcoming Events

The Society enjoys and works hard on local events that bring people together to learn our mission and get in touch with their local history.