Educational Programs

Learning Your History

Is as important as preserving it. Here at the society, we want to make learning about Schuylkill County’s history engaging, enriching, and exciting- because it is! We offer field trips and educational programs at the Society’s headquarters and museum.

Programs

Schuylkill County Legends, Lore, and Ghost Stories
- Local history with a paranormal twist!
- Listen to local legends, lore, and ghost stories in a spirited setting.
- A “campfire” sets the mood and creates a spooky experience for listeners.
A Taste of Schuylkill County
- Learn local history with your taste buds!
- Explore the local traditions and culture through food and drink popular in the county and made by local businesses.
- Sample local foods- participants receive samples of food, ice cream, and a drink.
Schuylkill Countians and the Civil War
- Learn about the lives and roles of the men and women in our county that served in the Civil War.
- Learn about the day-to-day lives of soldiers serving, including children.
- Sample a daily ration
- See the rare artifacts within the museum’s Civil War Showroom
Schuylkill County Dance Party
- Enjoy the ethnic sounds and bands developed within our county
- Participate in a freeze dance competition and win a prize!
Breaker Boys & The Molly Maguires
- Experience the lives of children within the mines
- Learn about the infamous Molly Maguires and the events that cost them their lives
Pottsville Maroons: the case of the Stolen NFL Championship
- Relieve the magical season where Pottsville’s very own professional football team dominated the early years of the NFL
- Learn about the people who made the team what it was
- See artifacts from the team exclusively on display at the Society
Examining Area Authors
- Experience the great literary tradition Schuylkill County has developed over the years
- Learn about local individuals who impacted American Literature