Minersville Area Historical Society

10/11/2026

If you have Pennsylvania German roots or are interested in Pennsylvania German music, check out this event sponsored by the Wayne Township Historical Society!

10/03/2026

08/25/2026

It was a dark and stormy night, but that didn't keep people away from Scott Herring's program on "Trains of the Anthracite" last Thursday night. Over fifty came out to the Valley Road Venue, Duncott, to hear Scott and to view his train posters, especially the one of "Big Boy." Thank you to all who attended and to Scott Herring and the volunteers at the Minersville Area Historical Society who made it possible.

08/09/2026

Calling all train enthusiasts! Scott Herring, "The Last Anthracite Photographer," will make a return stop at Minersville to discuss Trains of the Anthracite on August 20! Come get a poster of Scott's premiere of his "Big Boy" photo! A large selection of other train posters will also be available as will license plates with both railroad and ethnic themes. This is one you don't want to miss!

08/08/2026

The Minersville Area Historical Society was so very sorry to learn of the passing of former Superintendent M. Joseph Brady on August 4. Minersville lost a true champion of education and public service whose legacy will continue to serve the students of Minersville for years to come.

Mr. Brady was an early and loyal supporter of the Minersville Area Historical Society as he was of all Minersville civic, athletic, and charitable organizations. He had a deep impact on the education of many of the members of the Society and continued to follow and support their pursuits long after their high school years.

All of us at the Society send our sincere condolences to Mr. Brady’s family and to all who mourn him.

08/07/2026

Len Nebistinsky sent us this ad from years ago. He said he was at this dance and asked how many more there were. Can anyone answer his question?

07/28/2026

What a grand night! (View video at https://www.minershistory.org/patrick-m-reynolds ) Thank you to Patrick Reynolds for his delightful presentation about the history of the Declaration of Independence with added stories about his amazing career.

Thank you, too, to all who came to hear Patrick last Thursday and purchase his books and illustrations. We had a fabulous turnout!! Additional thanks to our trusty volunteers and loyal members who make events like this possible!

07/24/2026

Check out this exciting video presentation sponsored by the Mahanoy Area Historical Society at The Village Inn in Mahanoy City this Sunday at 12:45 pm!

07/19/2026

Let's keep the America250 celebration going! Come to Patrick Reynolds's program on historical trivia about the Declaration of Independence (with a dash of trivia about Minersville history). Patrick will have displays of his artwork, and he will be selling and autographing his books (cash or checks only).