Anthracite Heritage Museum

The Anthracite Heritage Museum, located in McDade Park in Scranton, serves the educational needs of the public regarding the story of hard coal mining, its related industries, and the immigrant culture of northeastern Pennsylvania. The Museum tells the story of the people who came from Europe to work in the anthracite mining and textile industries. The Anthracite Heritage Museum’s diverse regional collections represent all facets of work, life, and values of the region’s ethnic communities. On a tour of the facility, visitors will experience the lives of proud people who endured harsh working conditions yet carved out communities filled with tradition. The diverse collection highlights life in the mines, mills, and factories