Welcome to the Anthracite Heritage Foundation

The Anthracite Heritage Foundation is a non-profit corporation governed by a Board of Trustees. In cooperation with King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, the Foundation will prepare and administer an ongoing program of events that will educate students and the public about the lives of our anthracite coal miners and their families. learn more

Check out the following resources that may be helpful to you:

  • When Coal Was King
    A video depicting the life of an early coal miner.
  • Other Websites of Interest
    Aids to a search for mining information.
  • Books, CD’s, and DVD’ s for Sale.
  • Historic Mining Photos and Art.
  • Miners and Ethnic Music.
  • Miners Stories
    Selected audio interviews with miners

ANTHRACITE MINING HERITAGE MONTH
Schedule of Events for 2026

The full Schedule of Events can be found at:
https://www.anthracitemuseum.org/amh

The programs are sponsored by the Anthracite Heritage Foundation, Anthracite Heritage Museum, King’s College, Lackawanna Historical Society, Luzerne County Historical Society, WVIA-Public Broadcasting, Eckley Miners Village, Plymouth Historical Society,  National Museum of Industrial History, Alvernia University, Anthracite Chapter-Society of Mining Engineers, Earth Conservancy, Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (EPCAMR), Susquehanna Brewing Company, Baloga Funeral Home, Knox Mine Disaster Memorial Committee, and The Pine Grove Movie Theater.